Politics

Jon Tester

Donald Trump’s Unhinged Attack on Jon Tester Donald Trump’s Unhinged Attack on Jon Tester

The senator has always championed the causes of veterans. Apparently, this enrages the president.

Apr 30, 2018 / John Nichols

Paul Ryan Is Making ‘Very Flimsy’ Excuses for Firing the Priest Who Urged the House to Care for the Poor

Paul Ryan Is Making ‘Very Flimsy’ Excuses for Firing the Priest Who Urged the House to Care for the Poor Paul Ryan Is Making ‘Very Flimsy’ Excuses for Firing the Priest Who Urged the House to Care for the Poor

Father Patrick Conroy reminded members of Congress that their decisions have an impact on income inequality. Now he’s out.

Apr 27, 2018 / John Nichols

The Very Specific 2006-ishness of Those Alleged Joy Reid Posts

The Very Specific 2006-ishness of Those Alleged Joy Reid Posts The Very Specific 2006-ishness of Those Alleged Joy Reid Posts

I don’t know if Reid wrote the posts in question, but it wouldn’t surprise me if she, or any liberal blogger at the time, had.

Apr 27, 2018 / Richard Kim

Polling Station Sign

When Will the Lone Star State Turn Blue? When Will the Lone Star State Turn Blue?

Lawrence Wright on Texas, Trump, and the political future of one of the biggest states in the country.

Apr 27, 2018 / Jon Wiener

Donald the Menace

Donald the Menace Donald the Menace

Lies! Intrigue! Comics!

Apr 27, 2018 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Women's March

Why 2018 Might Not Be the Year of the Woman Why 2018 Might Not Be the Year of the Woman

Progressives need to rethink their approach to developing political talent.

Apr 27, 2018 / Julie Kohler and Felicia Wong

Pruitt Aide

Senate Democrats Demand Answers About the Koch Grip on Trump Senate Democrats Demand Answers About the Koch Grip on Trump

To what extent is the conservative political network shaping policy at federal agencies?

Apr 26, 2018 / George Zornick

Kevin Williamson

Kevin Williamson Is Not a Victim Kevin Williamson Is Not a Victim

The conservative provocateur preaches the importance of taking personal responsibility but blames everyone but himself for his rhetorical excesses.

Apr 26, 2018 / Joshua Holland

Cuomo extends his

At Long Last, Andrew Cuomo Restores the Vote for New York Parolees At Long Last, Andrew Cuomo Restores the Vote for New York Parolees

Perhaps pressured by Cynthia Nixon’s primary challenge, the guv did the right thing. Florida may follow, with a ballot initiative this fall.

Apr 26, 2018 / Sasha Abramsky

Donald Trump and Jerome Powell

At the Fed, the Scene Is Being Set for Financial Disaster At the Fed, the Scene Is Being Set for Financial Disaster

A crash could prove to be Donald Trump’s worst legacy.

Apr 26, 2018 / Nomi Prins

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