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Former US president Donald Trump arrives at the New York criminal court in Manhattan on April 4, 2023, to face an indictment brought by a grand jury assembled by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

Two Cheers for Arresting Trump Two Cheers for Arresting Trump

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Elie Mystal discusses Trump’s legal status and why we should be clear-eyed about how far the court case can go.

Apr 5, 2023 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Former US president Donald Trump appears in a Manhattan court during his arraignment on April 4, 2023, in New York City.

Trump’s Indictment Is a Slap on the Wrist, but Accountability Has to Start Somewhere Trump’s Indictment Is a Slap on the Wrist, but Accountability Has to Start Somewhere

This isn’t the case of our dreams, but Trump very likely committed these crimes. He should be prosecuted for them. And other prosecutions should follow.

Apr 4, 2023 / Elie Mystal

Orange Becomes Him

Orange Becomes Him Orange Becomes Him

Trump indicated that he would continue his third presidential campaign even if indicted.

Apr 4, 2023 / OppArt / Colleen Quinn

High school computer science class

Corporations Are Recruiting High School Students to Help Fuel the Climate Crisis Corporations Are Recruiting High School Students to Help Fuel the Climate Crisis

Energy, technology, defense, and finance companies have launched youth outreach programs designed to attract students before college and cover up their contributions to climate cha...

Apr 4, 2023 / StudentNation / Aina Marzia

Chicago mayoral candidates Brandon Johnson, left, and Paul Vallas at ABC7 studios in downtown Chicago

Trump’s a Major Issue in the Chicago Mayoral Race Trump’s a Major Issue in the Chicago Mayoral Race

Progressive Brandon Johnson is ripping rival Paul Vallas for once dismissing accountability for Trump as a “witch hunt.”

Apr 4, 2023 / John Nichols

The color of money: A new luxury condominium building on Orchard Street on the Lower East Side of New York.

Want to Turn the Pitiless March of Gentrification Into a Parable of Progress? Want to Turn the Pitiless March of Gentrification Into a Parable of Progress?

The New York Times shows just how it's done.

Apr 4, 2023 / Column / Adolph Reed Jr.

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Letters From the April 17/24, 2023, Issue Letters From the April 17/24, 2023, Issue

Springsteen and us… Lessons from Debs…

Apr 4, 2023 / Our Readers

What’s Behind the New Calls to Invade Mexico

What’s Behind the New Calls to Invade Mexico What’s Behind the New Calls to Invade Mexico

The right can claim it’s about defeating cartels or defending democracy, but it’s really about resource extraction.

Apr 4, 2023 / Column / Jeet Heer

Chief of Staff Jeffrey Zients listens as President Joe Biden delivers remarks

Will Jeff Zients Destroy Joe Biden’s Presidency? Will Jeff Zients Destroy Joe Biden’s Presidency?

The new White House chief of staff is alienating congressional Democrats and progressives.

Apr 3, 2023 / Jeet Heer

California Representatives Barbara Lee and Ro Khanna

The Senate Doesn’t Need More Senior Citizens The Senate Doesn’t Need More Senior Citizens

California is one of the most progressive states in the union. It shouldn’t have one of the oldest senators.

Apr 3, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky

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