President Biden Needs to Go to Congress for Authorization on Yemen President Biden Needs to Go to Congress for Authorization on Yemen
Congress should have a say in military strikes against the Houthis.
Jan 22, 2024 / Rep. Ro Khanna
On Immigration, Biden Made His Own Bed On Immigration, Biden Made His Own Bed
The president is still trying to appease his conservative critics on immigration, putting his reelection at risk.
Jan 22, 2024 / Gaby Del Valle
The DeSantis Debacle Is Over The DeSantis Debacle Is Over
The once and never Trump successor’s campaign collapsed about a year ago. His ego got finally the news.
Jan 21, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy Can’t Escape GOP Racism Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy Can’t Escape GOP Racism
The two presidential candidates are boxed in by the bigotry they deny exists.
Jan 19, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Border Wars: The Phantom Menace Border Wars: The Phantom Menace
Congress has once again extended the deadline for a budget agreement, all but guaranteeing a sequel to threats of a government shutdown.
Jan 19, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
How Students in Seattle Got More School Counselors—Paid for by the City’s Wealthiest Corporations How Students in Seattle Got More School Counselors—Paid for by the City’s Wealthiest Corporations
Local politicians said it couldn't be done. The Seattle Times said it shouldn't be done. The students stuck to their demands and proved them wrong.
Jan 19, 2024 / Natalya McConnell
We Are Witnessing the Biggest Judicial Power Grab Since 1803 We Are Witnessing the Biggest Judicial Power Grab Since 1803
During a major hearing this week, the conservative justices made clear they’re about to gut the federal government’s power to regulate—and take that power for themselves.
Jan 18, 2024 / Elie Mystal
Israel’s Vietnam—and Ours Israel’s Vietnam—and Ours
Everything that Israel is doing to the people of Gaza—especially killing civilians through intensive aerial bombardment—was prefigured during the American “ground war” in Vietnam....
Jan 18, 2024 / Van Gosse