It’s Summer Vacation. Does the Media Know Where Clarence Thomas Is? It’s Summer Vacation. Does the Media Know Where Clarence Thomas Is?
As corruption scandals ooze from the muck of the Supreme Court, it’s time for the media to up their reporting game—and report on the justices like the political actors they are.
Jul 20, 2023 / Elie Mystal
Just Because Senator Tommy Tuberville Is Stupid Doesn’t Mean He’s Not Dangerous Just Because Senator Tommy Tuberville Is Stupid Doesn’t Mean He’s Not Dangerous
His comments on white nationalism spring from the desire for a Proud Boys army.
Jul 14, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Jim Jordan Brings Online Conspiracy Theories to Congress Jim Jordan Brings Online Conspiracy Theories to Congress
The House Judiciary Committee chair summoned FBI Director Christopher Wray to a hearing where he was drilled by Republicans in thrall to narratives of deep-state persecution.
Jul 13, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Josh Hawley Gets an “F” in American History Josh Hawley Gets an “F” in American History
The senator from Missouri is spreading misinformation about the past in order to put a Christian nationalist spin on the present.
Jul 13, 2023 / John Nichols
Child Labor in America Is Back—and It’s As Chilling as Ever Child Labor in America Is Back—and It’s As Chilling as Ever
It should be a reminder of how deeply retrogressive capitalism has once again become both here at home and elsewhere across the planet.
Jul 13, 2023 / Steve Fraser
Amid Partisan Politicking, Revelations on a Covid Origins Article Amid Partisan Politicking, Revelations on a Covid Origins Article
Given the ongoing uncertainty over the origins of the pandemic, little was expected from Tuesday's hearing. But thanks to a new release of public records, we now know more about wh...
Jul 12, 2023 / Jimmy Tobias
A Strategic Blueprint to Give Student Debt Relief a Fighting Chance A Strategic Blueprint to Give Student Debt Relief a Fighting Chance
The administration needs to go bold and swift to bring broad relief.
Jul 11, 2023 / Astra Taylor
Cluster Bombs Are “War-Crime” Weapons Cluster Bombs Are “War-Crime” Weapons
Congress should bar the Biden administration from transferring internationally banned weapons to the Ukrainian government.
Jul 10, 2023 / John Nichols
Mondaire Jones Is Back—Precisely When Democrats Need Him Mondaire Jones Is Back—Precisely When Democrats Need Him
One of the most progressive members of the 117th Congress is ready to return and fight for an expanded Supreme Court.
Jul 7, 2023 / John Nichols
In Jenin, as Elsewhere, Netanyahu Knows He Can Count on Washington’s Complicity In Jenin, as Elsewhere, Netanyahu Knows He Can Count on Washington’s Complicity
As America's nonresponse to the attack on Jenin demonstrates, support for Israeli apartheid is fully bipartisan.
Jul 7, 2023 / James Bamford