Why I Support Elizabeth Warren for President Why I Support Elizabeth Warren for President
She has demonstrated her ability to win elections, and offers a far more detailed and plausible approach to governing.
Jan 23, 2020 / Richard Parker
Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue
A brazen president brags about obstruction of Congress and thwarting the system of checks and balances.
Jan 22, 2020 / John Nichols
McConnell Rules? Not So Much. McConnell Rules? Not So Much.
On day one of the impeachment trial, the Senate majority leader caved on several proposed rules, while Schumer’s pushback gave House impeachment managers many extra hours to make t...
Jan 22, 2020 / Joan Walsh
What Is Chuck Schumer Doing? What Is Chuck Schumer Doing?
The Senate minority leader is trying to force Republicans to face the political consequences of loyalty to Trump.
Jan 22, 2020 / Jeet Heer
The Republicans Have Revealed Their Impeachment Strategy—Lying The Republicans Have Revealed Their Impeachment Strategy—Lying
As the trial enters its second day, can anyone stop Trump’s Senate enablers from dissembling their way to an acquittal?
Jan 22, 2020 / Elie Mystal
There’s a New Playbook for Securing Abortion Access There’s a New Playbook for Securing Abortion Access
Recent wins suggest that we are more effective when we proudly proclaim our support for abortion access for all—and defend that position when the attacks come.
Jan 22, 2020 / Andrea Miller
The ‘New York Times’ ‘Endorsement’ Fails Us All The ‘New York Times’ ‘Endorsement’ Fails Us All
The editorial board’s split endorsement of two candidates—Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar—serves to confuse, not clarify, the 2020 race.
Jan 21, 2020 / John Nichols
McConnell’s Impeachment Plan Is to Make Us All Give Up McConnell’s Impeachment Plan Is to Make Us All Give Up
The senator’s just-released trial rules are designed to exhaust the public into losing focus—and hope.
Jan 21, 2020 / Elie Mystal
In 2020, Double Standards Are Still Dogging Elizabeth Warren—and All the Women Candidates In 2020, Double Standards Are Still Dogging Elizabeth Warren—and All the Women Candidates
A record number of women ran for president in this primary election. But that doesn’t mean sexism has been vanquished.
Jan 21, 2020 / Feature / Joan Walsh
The Iowa Caucuses Have Long Turned Out the ‘Same Old White Crew.’ 2020 Could Be Different. The Iowa Caucuses Have Long Turned Out the ‘Same Old White Crew.’ 2020 Could Be Different.
After the shock of 2016, grassroots organizers set out to make the Iowa caucuses more representative of the changing state. Soon we’ll find out if they succeeded.
Jan 21, 2020 / Feature / Rebecca Zweig