Politics

This Cruel Parody of Representation

This Cruel Parody of Representation This Cruel Parody of Representation

Under Donald Trump, the Republican Party has acted decisively on urgent problems by not acting at all.

Jan 12, 2018 / Feature / Marilynne Robinson

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The Committee to Protect Journalists Just Gave Donald Trump an Award The Committee to Protect Journalists Just Gave Donald Trump an Award

In the contest to undermine press freedoms, he’s maybe the best ever.

Jan 11, 2018 / John Nichols

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Poverty Is Eliminated! Poverty Is Eliminated!

You can’t really be poor unless you literally have nothing.

Jan 11, 2018 / Tom Tomorrow

Trump Andrews Air Force Base

Trump Is On His Way to Record-Setting Defense Spending in 2018 Trump Is On His Way to Record-Setting Defense Spending in 2018

As the president doubles down on wars abroad, companies like Boeing stand to reap billions.

Jan 11, 2018 / William D. Hartung

Trump Bipartisan Immigration Meeting

The Art of the DACA Deal? The Art of the DACA Deal?

Trump wants a DACA deal, but only if other people figure out what’s in it first.

Jan 11, 2018 / Julianne Hing

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Letters From the January 29-February 5, 2018, Issue Letters From the January 29-February 5, 2018, Issue

Turning Texas blue?

Jan 11, 2018 / Our Readers

In the Age of Trump, Tania Unzueta Is Holding Democrats to Account

In the Age of Trump, Tania Unzueta Is Holding Democrats to Account In the Age of Trump, Tania Unzueta Is Holding Democrats to Account

Unzueta is fighting to make Chicago a real sanctuary city.

Jan 11, 2018 / Feature / Julianne Hing

The Death Cult of Trumpism

The Death Cult of Trumpism The Death Cult of Trumpism

Through racism and nationalism, Trump leverages tribal resentment against an emerging manifest common destiny.

Jan 11, 2018 / Feature / Greg Grandin

Trump Speaks with Reporters

Trump Is Winning the War on Truth Trump Is Winning the War on Truth

Lying presidents aren’t new, but Trump’s mendacity stands apart.

Jan 11, 2018 / Column / Eric Alterman

Oprah Winfrey at the Golden Globes

Should Celebrities Really Run For President? Should Celebrities Really Run For President?

John Nichols on Oprah, Harold Meyerson on California’s resistance to Trump, and Father Greg Boyle on ex-gang members.

Jan 11, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

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