Government

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

History Lessons From 3021 History Lessons From 3021

Maybe one day the future will learn from our mistakes.

May 11, 2021 / Tom Tomorrow

Republicans Love Hypocrites, and Elise Stefanik Is the Hypocrite Du Jour

Republicans Love Hypocrites, and Elise Stefanik Is the Hypocrite Du Jour Republicans Love Hypocrites, and Elise Stefanik Is the Hypocrite Du Jour

A review of the records shows that Liz Cheney has been far more loyal to Donald Trump than the ex-president’s new favorite. So how’d we get here?

May 11, 2021 / John Nichols

Scott Stringer arrives for rally by coalition of union

Rushing to Judgment on Scott Stringer Rushing to Judgment on Scott Stringer

The facts are too scarce, and the stakes are too high, to jump to conclusions.

May 11, 2021 / Katha Pollitt

Biden Afghanistan War

Washington Watch: Biden and Harris Dive Into the Shark-Infested Waters of Bipartisanship Washington Watch: Biden and Harris Dive Into the Shark-Infested Waters of Bipartisanship

President Biden and Vice President Harris are scheduled to meet Thursday with six Republican senators—Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, John Barrasso of Wyoming, Roy Blunt of…

May 10, 2021 / John Nichols

Iran letter

Democrats Are Calling on Biden to Renew Diplomacy With Iran Democrats Are Calling on Biden to Renew Diplomacy With Iran

In spite of the president’s criticisms of Trump for backing out of the Iran deal, he has done little to reinstate it.

May 10, 2021 / Aída Chávez

CIA recruitment video

The Age of Intersectional Empire Is Upon Us The Age of Intersectional Empire Is Upon Us

The CIA’s recent recruitment video—featuring an “intersectional” millennial Latina—is the latest example of imperial rebranding.

May 10, 2021 / Roberto Lovato

Covid: Un-United States of Guns

Covid: Un-United States of Guns Covid: Un-United States of Guns

The battle over gun safety laws in America.

May 10, 2021 / OppArt / Gary Taxali

To Protect Voters and Democracy, We’re Going to Need to Fight

To Protect Voters and Democracy, We’re Going to Need to Fight To Protect Voters and Democracy, We’re Going to Need to Fight

The anti-voter bills proliferating around the United States raise to new heights the existential crisis facing American democracy.

May 10, 2021 / Tom Lopach

Ro Khanna: It’s Vital That the US Drop Barriers to Vaccine Production and Aid Covid-Ravaged India

Ro Khanna: It’s Vital That the US Drop Barriers to Vaccine Production and Aid Covid-Ravaged India Ro Khanna: It’s Vital That the US Drop Barriers to Vaccine Production and Aid Covid-Ravaged India

“We aren’t an island. I mean, the disease is going to continue to come back to us,” said the representative from California.

May 7, 2021 / John Nichols

The Last Laugh

The Last Laugh The Last Laugh

 Scene, Not Seen. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of May 3.

May 7, 2021 / Steve Brodner

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