ICE Deletes Rape Protection for Trans Immigrants
The agency this month altered more contracts with private prison companies to remove care and protection measures it took advocates years to win.
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Trump’s Persecution of Jerome Powell Is Even Crazier Than It Looks
The Trump administration is carrying out a corrupt prosecution of the Federal Reserve chair. But messing with Fed independence might spark inflation, and everyone hates that.
A Young Pennsylvanian Shows Up and Wins
Last year, one Gen Zer threw his hat into his town’s mayoral race. He’s now in charge of Carnegie’s comeback.
Minneapolis ICE Shooting
Wanted: More Republicans Who Value the Republic
The scattered efforts by members of Trump’s own party to slow him down are a bare beginning of what’s needed.
There Must Be Justice for Renee Good
Minneapolis and Minnesota authorities can’t let the Trump regime suppress the truth. It is critically important that state and local authorities do all in their power to conduct their own investigation.
Reining In Trump’s Goons
With the apparent murder of Renee Good, our thugocracy has outed itself for all to see. We cannot let them escape the consequences.
Noem Attempts to Distract From ICE Execution
A day after one of her ICE agents shot a woman to death in broad daylight, the secretary of homeland security was in Manhattan urging Americans to buy them lunch.
venezuela
Trump’s Cargo Cult Imperialism in Venezuela
Stealing their oil is lunacy, but that won’t stop him from trying.
The Narco-Terrorist Elite
Why is Marco Rubio so hell-bent on making Iran-Contra again?
Monetizing Regime Change
It is trivially easy for administration officials to use prediction markets to bet on the policies they authorize. We may have just seen it in Venezuela.
FROM THE MAGAZINE
Sources of America’s Hidden Inflation
How market power jacks up prices, and how Trump’s policies add to the pressure
The Historic Reversal of Cultural Affordability
America used to be a pioneer in democratizing culture.
To Be Black, Female, and Unemployed
How unemployment in the Trump era shapes Black women’s lives when maternal care and food choices are in the mix
In Case You Missed It
Where Big Tech and Trump Are Demanding Tax Cuts and Deregulation
A new analysis shared with the Prospect shows that Big Tech is seeking changes to national law in 64 countries. The Trump regime is helping them.
The Trump Administration Plot to Destroy Public Education
Officials claim that dismantling the Department of Education will improve efficiency. It isn’t true.
A Billionaire Tries Again to Hijack Veterans’ Care
Hedge fund giant Steven Cohen’s first effort to accelerate mental health care privatization failed. His second attempt has begun.
Where Trump’s Imperialism Could Strike Next
Greenland, Colombia, Cuba, Iran … all are at risk from an unchecked president.
Republicans Reject Trump on Numerous Congressional Votes
In the House and Senate, the Trump position was snubbed. The impact isn’t definitive, but the trend is unmistakable.
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