The Spectacular Implosion of the Libertarian Party
Frustrated by the two-party system? Polling shows you’re not alone, with more Americans than ever supporting the idea of a third party. But the winner of November’s presidential election will be either Biden or Trump, and voters weighing other candidates need to consider if a protest vote to end the duopoly might instead help end…
Wenatchi-P’squosa People Target Solar Project on Washington’s Badger Mountain
Darnell Sam, a former tribal business councilmember and current traditional territories coordinator for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, speaks at the gathering he helped organize at Badger Mountain.Emree Weaver / High Country News This story was originally published by High Country News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. On a Thursday…
Outside Influence: A Third Party Timeline
Frustrated by the two-party system? Polling shows you’re not alone, with more Americans than ever supporting the idea of a third party. But the winner of November’s presidential election will be either Biden or Trump, and voters weighing other candidates need to consider if a protest vote to end the duopoly might instead help end…
America’s Voting System Is the Worst, Thumbs Down
Frustrated by the two-party system? Polling shows you’re not alone, with more Americans than ever supporting the idea of a third party. But the winner of November’s presidential election will be either Biden or Trump, and voters weighing other candidates need to consider if a protest vote to end the duopoly might instead help end…
Less Than a Day Before First Criminal Trial Begins, Trump Attacks Judge—Again
Trump keeps attacking judges—including the one who will preside over his first criminal trial set to begin Monday.Robin Rayne/ZUMA Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.With less than 24 hours until his first criminal trial kicks off, Donald Trump is doing what you’d probably expect:…
Biden Official: The US Is “Not Looking For a Wider War With Iran”
President Biden mets with members of the National Security Council regarding the unfolding missile attacks on Israel in the Situation Room of the White House Saturday night.Adam Schultz/The White House/ZUMA Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters.A Biden administration official said this morning that the…