7 posts tagged ‘News / The Lede’
Jimmy Carter Rests
The New Yorker,
During a week of funerals, supporters and loved ones reflect on the former President’s legacy. “He understood that the arc of history is long,” his grandson said.
Why Justin Trudeau Had to Step Down
The Canadian Prime Minister will no longer lead the Liberal Party, and there are reasons to worry about what will happen if the Conservatives win the next election.
History’s Lessons on Anti-Immigrant Extremism
Even Donald Trump’s recent assertion that he would use executive action to abolish birthright citizenship has a historical link to the Chinese American experience.
How Sheriffs Might Power Trump’s Deportation Machine
To carry out the new Administration’s immigration agenda, the “border czar” is counting on the enthusiasm of local law enforcement.
What Could Citizens’ Assemblies Do for American Politics?
An Oregon county is looking for solutions to youth homelessness—so it convened a random selection of residents to come up with ideas.
How Much Do Democrats Need to Change?
In Wisconsin, many of the Party’s candidates fared well, suggesting that the Presidential loss was not all it seemed.
The Pain Creating a New Coalition for Trump
Despair permeates white, Black, and Latino working-class life. Democrats will have to find a new way to speak to it.