Ruben Gallego’s Fury Over Uvalde Is Exactly Why He Must Challenge Sinema Ruben Gallego’s Fury Over Uvalde Is Exactly Why He Must Challenge Sinema
The Arizona Democrat spoke for a good many when he called out Republicans and Democrats after the massacre of 19 children and two teachers in Texas.
May 25, 2022 / John Nichols
Fossil Fuels Are a Threat to National Security Fossil Fuels Are a Threat to National Security
The youth movement urges President Biden to act—with or without Congress.
May 25, 2022 / Jerome Foster, Julia Jackson, and Alexandria Villaseñor
The GOP Is Lying About the “Great Replacement” Theory The GOP Is Lying About the “Great Replacement” Theory
Republicans think they’ve found the blueprint in a 2002 book, The Emerging Democratic Majority. Their arguments show they didn’t read it.
May 24, 2022 / Joan Walsh
Hungarian Rhapsody: The Right Dreams of an “American Orbánism” Hungarian Rhapsody: The Right Dreams of an “American Orbánism”
Whether it’s a new variation of “the socialism of fools” or the same old fascist shell game, the Hungarian leader’s illiberal democracy has the American right under its spell.
May 23, 2022 / Jeet Heer
Insurrectionist Doug Mastriano Should Be Barred From the Pennsylvania Ballot Insurrectionist Doug Mastriano Should Be Barred From the Pennsylvania Ballot
Details of Mastriano’s involvement with the coup attempt are overwhelming—and disqualify him under the 14th Amendment, argue constitutional lawyers.
May 23, 2022 / John Nichols
George W. Bush Stumbles Into a Moment of Truth George W. Bush Stumbles Into a Moment of Truth
The former president’s gaffe reminds us that his launching of a criminal war still demands justice.
May 20, 2022 / Jeet Heer
AIPAC’s Dangerous New Antidemocratic Project AIPAC’s Dangerous New Antidemocratic Project
In the name of supporting Israel, the lobbying group has created a new super PAC that is only too happy to boost candidates that threaten our democracy.
May 20, 2022 / Ezra Oliff-Lieberman
The Biggest Blue State Is Ready to Invest in Its People The Biggest Blue State Is Ready to Invest in Its People
California is showing what a state with vast resources and progressive political leadership can do if it sets its mind to reform.
May 20, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
Last Thoughts (Let’s Hope) About Madison Cawthorn Last Thoughts (Let’s Hope) About Madison Cawthorn
Will he host a Fox show after his defeat? Or show up in headlines for indulging his gun-love or democracy-hate? Either way, the poison he spewed is still with us.
May 20, 2022 / Joan Walsh