Who’s Afraid of Town Halls?
Before Trump, town halls were hardly newsworthy. But enraged voters are sounding off on their lawmakers like Florida Rep. Ted Yoho—and giving them a crash course in civics.
Tea Party
When They Go Low, We’re Gonna Have to Go Low, Too
Playing nice has gotten the Dems nowhere. To survive this new fascistic regime, we need to borrow some pages from the GOP obstructionist playbook.
Even If Trump Loses, Black America Is Still Screwed
The GOP candidate didn't start racism in America, but he's given it a platform and brought it to full boil. And it's not going to simmer down any time soon.
Will the GOP Ever Divorce the Far Right?
With its convention beginning on Monday, the GOP has revealed its most extreme anti-LGBT and anti-abortion platform in its 30-year marriage to the religious right. Will this finally do them in?
The Planned Parenthood Victory That Isn’t
The GOP-led Senate failed to get enough votes to defund the reproductive health care provider. So why aren’t we feeling overjoyed?
Is the “Pro-Life” Movement Killing Itself?
A new Gallup poll reveals that for the first time since 2008, the majority of Americans identify as pro-choice—likely because laws around the country have stripped us of our options and access.