Socialist Forced Off Democratic Campaign for Criticism of Israel
A candidate for Illinois lieutenant governor is coming under fire for his affiliation with the Democratic Socialists of America and its support of BDS.
Unofficial Sources
Illinois Democrat Picks Democratic Socialist as Running Mate for Gubernatorial Run
This Illinois Democrat vying to be the state's next governor picked a democratic socialist as his running mate — a sign of growing socialist influence.
Georgia GOP Rep. Tells Former Colleague She May 'Go Missing' Over Criticism of Confederate Monuments
A Georgia advocate for removing Confederate monuments gets a not-so-veiled-threat from a GOP lawmaker.
As Hurricane Harvey Approaches, Trump Appoints Deputy Chief of Staff Who Failed to Prepare for Katrina
Kirstjen Nielsen was singled out by two congressional reports for failing to act on warnings about the devastating 2005 hurricane.
Mark Lilla's Book Criticizes Identity Politics, but Falls Short on Proposing an Alternative
The column that spawned a thousand hot takes is now a book.
Trump Labor Department Announces It will Honor Ronald Reagan, the Man who Broke American Labor
The Trump Labor Department will be honoring our former president and union buster Ronald Reagan.
New Bill Would Force Arrested Protesters to Pay Police Overtime, Other Fees
Seven Pennsylvania Republican lawmakers introduced a bill that could force protesters arrested at demonstrations to pay for police overtime.
Populist Challenger Stuns In Birmingham Mayoral Election, Will Go To Runoff
A new generation of populists has taken aim at major cities in the South.
Making a Killing
Email Shows UAE's Ambassador Worried About ‘Targeting of Civilian Sites’ in Yemen War
“The increased targeting of civilian sites combined with the lack of humanitarian support is translating into a liability for Washington.”
This Group Has Successfully Converted White Supremacists Using Compassion. Trump Defunded It.
The group of reformed white nationalists that Trump defunded explains its approach.