A Premature Farewell to the Ignominious Speaker Mike Johnson A Premature Farewell to the Ignominious Speaker Mike Johnson
If Democrats win the House in the midterms, as expected, Mike Johnson won’t hold the gavel in any meaningful way again.
Sep 24, 2026 / Joan Walsh
Mike Johnson Is the Most Dangerous House Speaker in American History Mike Johnson Is the Most Dangerous House Speaker in American History
His decision to shut the House down at a moment of crisis around AI is the act of a reckless charlatan.
Sep 21, 2026 / John Nichols
Kash Patel Stands Up for “Victims” of Bestiality Kash Patel Stands Up for “Victims” of Bestiality
In a bizarre Senate committee hearing, the FBI director defends his tenure and disrespects Democrats.
Sep 16, 2026 / Joan Walsh
Time Has Run Out for AI Risk Deniers Time Has Run Out for AI Risk Deniers
The recent spate of reports about the technology’s destructive power underline two prime directives: Be afraid, and regulate aggressively.
Sep 14, 2026 / David Futrelle
The Embarrassment of Trump’s Midterm Convention The Embarrassment of Trump’s Midterm Convention
Many GOP candidates in competitive House and Senate races are steering clear of the Dallas event.
Sep 10, 2026 / Joan Walsh
“Gray Money” Is Fueling a Bipartisan Arms Race for Control of Congress “Gray Money” Is Fueling a Bipartisan Arms Race for Control of Congress
Nonprofits that don’t disclose their donors have funneled at least $642 million to PACs so far in the midterms.
Sep 9, 2026 / Donald Shaw
The Fight for Serious AI Regulation Just Won a Big Victory in Massachusetts The Fight for Serious AI Regulation Just Won a Big Victory in Massachusetts
After his primary win, Ed Markey says he’s ready to take on “the criminal enterprises” of Big Tech.
Sep 3, 2026 / John Nichols
How Jared Kushner Snookered Hakeem Jeffries How Jared Kushner Snookered Hakeem Jeffries
Democrats need a fighter, but the congressional leader is addicted to illusory comity.
Aug 24, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Centrist Democrats Are Rolling Up Their Sleeves and Punching Left Centrist Democrats Are Rolling Up Their Sleeves and Punching Left
The Third Way think tank is pouring millions of dollars into combatting not the GOP but the DSA.
Aug 10, 2026 / Chris Lehmann
Republicans Blocked Healthcare Subsidies—and Now More Americans Are Going Uninsured Republicans Blocked Healthcare Subsidies—and Now More Americans Are Going Uninsured
The Trump administration has chalked up the drop in insurance coverage to a crackdown on fraud. Data shows that rising costs is the real reason.
Aug 6, 2026 / Bryce Covert