Rand Paul and Most Senate Democrats Almost Blocked Trump’s Saudi Arms Deal Rand Paul and Most Senate Democrats Almost Blocked Trump’s Saudi Arms Deal
Unfortunately, a handful of Democrats sided with the administration and against efforts to end Saudi atrocities in Yemen.
Jun 14, 2017 / John Nichols
Can Berniecrats Reclaim the Democratic Party? Can Berniecrats Reclaim the Democratic Party?
Activists at this year’s diverse and optimistic People’s Summit think so.
Jun 14, 2017 / D.D. Guttenplan
Another Typical Day in the Trump Administration Another Typical Day in the Trump Administration
Jun 13, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow
The GOP Is Working Stealthily to Shred Health and Financial Protections for Ordinary Americans The GOP Is Working Stealthily to Shred Health and Financial Protections for Ordinary Americans
It will take massive citizen mobilization to stop big parts of this abomination from coming into law.
Jun 13, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
An Article of Impeachment Based on Trump’s Obstruction of Justice Is Now Circulating in the House An Article of Impeachment Based on Trump’s Obstruction of Justice Is Now Circulating in the House
California Congressman Brad Sherman, a senior Democrat, proposes a resolution—and promises to trigger impeachment votes in the chamber.
Jun 12, 2017 / John Nichols
3 Troubling Questions Jeff Sessions Will Have to Answer on Tuesday 3 Troubling Questions Jeff Sessions Will Have to Answer on Tuesday
The attorney general has told shifting stories about his meetings with Russian officials and the firing of James Comey.
Jun 12, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Donald Trump’s Fixation on Fossil Fuel Donald Trump’s Fixation on Fossil Fuel
Is he pushing a coal-based world order?
Jun 12, 2017 / Michael T. Klare
We Need Everyone to Fight for Our Health Care We Need Everyone to Fight for Our Health Care
The senate could vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act this month.
Jun 12, 2017 / NationAction
Congress Has What It Needs to Impeach Trump Congress Has What It Needs to Impeach Trump
The evidence of Trump’s obstruction of justice invites comparison with Watergate-era articles of impeachment—and demands action.
Jun 9, 2017 / John Nichols
Senate Republicans Hope You Won’t Notice They’re About to Repeal Obamacare Senate Republicans Hope You Won’t Notice They’re About to Repeal Obamacare
With GOP “moderates” caving on Medicaid cuts, the skids are greased.
Jun 9, 2017 / Zoë Carpenter