How People Close to Joe Crowley Have Gotten Rich While the Queens Boss Has Risen in Congress
Rep. Joe Crowley's political empire has enriched his associates — particularly his lobbyist brother.
Politics
"Medicare for All" Is a Popular Idea, but Nevada Primary Shows It Won't Necessarily Win Elections
A mother's fight in memory of her daughter will continue past Tuesday's Nevada primary.
Under Pressure From Progressives, Rep. Ro Khanna Endorses Both Democrats in Contentious New York Primary
Ro Khanna's endorsement of Rep. Joseph Crowley triggered a Twitter firestorm. Khanna responded by endorsing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez too.
Fact Check: America Was Not on the Brink of War With North Korea When Trump Took Office
Donald Trump's latest lie is one of his most blatant: the false claim that Barack Obama nearly started a war with North Korea.
Voices
Law Claiming to Fight Sex Trafficking Is Doing the Opposite — By Cracking Down on Sex Work Advocacy and Organizing
Laws like SESTA-FOSTA are not only making sex work more dangerous, but criminalizing the very organizing and advocacy that would help sex workers stay safe.
The Intra-Democratic War Over Personnel Zeroes In on Chuck Schumer
On nominations, one side plays for keeps and the other plays it safe.
Voices
The Democratic Party's 2018 View of Identity Politics Is Confusing, and Thus Appears Cynical and Opportunistic
Given its rhetoric, how does the party justify supporting white male machine politicians over credible female challengers, LGBT people, and people of color?
The War on Immigrants
Trump’s “Zero Tolerance” Crackdown Won’t Stop Border Crossings but It Could Break the Courts
There’s no evidence hard-line that immigration enforcement deters border crossers. The administration is cracking down anyway.
Donald Trump Offered Kim Jong-un This Sneak Peek of a Buddy Movie About Them
Trump tried to show Kim how great life could be if he surrendered his nuclear weapons.
Voices
Glenn Greenwald Interviews Democratic Primary Challenger Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York
Can a 28-year-old democratic socialist pull off one of the rarest feats in U.S. politics: beating an entrenched incumbent in a Democratic Party primary?