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Withdrawing US Troops From Syria Is the Right Thing to Do—Even if Trump Does It Withdrawing US Troops From Syria Is the Right Thing to Do—Even if Trump Does It

Congress never declared war on Syria, so why are members of Congress having a meltdown over Trump’s decision?

Dec 21, 2018 / John Nichols

As Trump Rages, God Bless Us Every One

As Trump Rages, God Bless Us Every One As Trump Rages, God Bless Us Every One

The departure of Jim Mattis has destroyed the childish illusion that the “adults” will save us. We have to save ourselves.

Dec 21, 2018 / Joan Walsh

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How Trump Is Stripping Immigrants of Their Citizenship How Trump Is Stripping Immigrants of Their Citizenship

On the 99th anniversary of Emma Goldman’s deportation, the Trump administration is using the same tactics to expel US citizens.

Dec 21, 2018 / Rafia Zakaria

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Hesitant Hope for the Fate of Yemen Hesitant Hope for the Fate of Yemen

Major political breakthroughs provide an opportunity to rein in the world’s worst humanitarian disaster. But progress is fragile.

Dec 20, 2018 / Chris Gelardi

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Letters From the January 14-21, 2019, Issue Letters From the January 14-21, 2019, Issue

Beyond family… Fox lite… One more lesson… No nukes are good nukes… Laying waste…

Dec 20, 2018 / Our Readers

Why ‘Overmatch’ Is Overkill

Why ‘Overmatch’ Is Overkill Why ‘Overmatch’ Is Overkill

The Pentagon’s strategy for global supremacy could bankrupt the country and spark a world war.

Dec 20, 2018 / Feature / Michael T. Klare

The 2018 Progressive Honor Roll

The 2018 Progressive Honor Roll The 2018 Progressive Honor Roll

​Progressives were on the move this year, and they weren’t just resisting Trump—they were outlining the alternative to Trumpism.

Dec 20, 2018 / Feature / John Nichols

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Republican Martha McSally Did Not Win Her Election. Why Will She Be a Senator Next Year? Republican Martha McSally Did Not Win Her Election. Why Will She Be a Senator Next Year?

Appointed senators, be they Republicans or Democrats, serve without the democratic legitimacy that is conveyed to the winners of elections.

Dec 19, 2018 / John Nichols

The Green New Deal Is Good for the Planet—and the Democratic Party

The Green New Deal Is Good for the Planet—and the Democratic Party The Green New Deal Is Good for the Planet—and the Democratic Party

Democrats can no longer get away with offering milquetoast solutions.

Dec 19, 2018 / Mike Konczal

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Yes, Conservatives Have Captured the Supreme Court—but We Still Have Options Yes, Conservatives Have Captured the Supreme Court—but We Still Have Options

Ethics reform sounds wonky, but it could save us from some of the worst abuses by Thomas, Alito, and (you guessed it) Kavanaugh.

Dec 19, 2018 / Elie Mystal

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