Government

Trump White House 2019

Here’s a Handy Impeachment Refresher for Donald Trump Here’s a Handy Impeachment Refresher for Donald Trump

The president’s latest idiocy reveals his staggering ignorance of the Constitution he swore an oath to defend.

Apr 25, 2019 / John Nichols

When Will Washington End the Forever War?

When Will Washington End the Forever War? When Will Washington End the Forever War?

A new breed of progressive politicians and activists is challenging the bipartisan consensus—but there’s a long way to go.

Apr 24, 2019 / Feature / David Klion

Trump Oval Office

Democrats Should Tread Carefully on Impeaching Trump Democrats Should Tread Carefully on Impeaching Trump

Democrats would be wise to tread carefully on impeachment.

Apr 23, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

No Collusion for Old Men No Collusion for Old Men

Trump gets a pass, and a pass, and a pass…

Apr 23, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow

Elizabeth Warren’s Constitutional Read of the Mueller Report Led Her to Call for Impeachment

Elizabeth Warren’s Constitutional Read of the Mueller Report Led Her to Call for Impeachment Elizabeth Warren’s Constitutional Read of the Mueller Report Led Her to Call for Impeachment

The presidential candidate’s bold embrace of checks and balances is what leadership looks like.

Apr 22, 2019 / John Nichols

Why Are ‘The New York Times’ and ‘The Washington Post’ Producing Ads for Big Oil?

Why Are ‘The New York Times’ and ‘The Washington Post’ Producing Ads for Big Oil? Why Are ‘The New York Times’ and ‘The Washington Post’ Producing Ads for Big Oil?

It looks like real news, but “native advertising” is greenwashing for the climate-wrecking industry.

Apr 22, 2019 / Feature / Amy Westervelt

Phil Murphy

New Jersey Exposed One of Corporate America’s Favorite Schemes New Jersey Exposed One of Corporate America’s Favorite Schemes

A state investigation revealed how companies use empty threats to pry money from local governments. 

Apr 19, 2019 / Pat Garofalo

Bernie Sanders

The Democratic Primary May Get Ugly, but It’s a Necessary Fight The Democratic Primary May Get Ugly, but It’s a Necessary Fight

The spat between Bernie Sanders and the Center for American Progress is a sign of things to come.

Apr 19, 2019 / Robert L. Borosage

Protesters demand Trump’s impeachment

AOC, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib Make the Necessary Call for an Impeachment Inquiry AOC, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib Make the Necessary Call for an Impeachment Inquiry

After reviewing the Mueller report, the congresswomen recognized a demand for congressional action.

Apr 19, 2019 / John Nichols

Mueller walks through halls of capitol building

The Mueller Report Is a Road Map for Congressional Investigation The Mueller Report Is a Road Map for Congressional Investigation

We now know that Mueller’s team concluded that many of the president’s actions could satisfy ordinary legal standards for obstruction of justice.

Apr 19, 2019 / Bruce Shapiro

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