How We Remember a Prophet How We Remember a Prophet
Republicans who refuse to restore the Voting Rights Act while decorating the grave of Representative John Lewis with flowery words testify against themselves.
Jul 19, 2020 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
John Lewis Never Stopped Bending the Arc Toward Justice John Lewis Never Stopped Bending the Arc Toward Justice
In the last days of his life, the civil rights icon hailed Black Lives Matter protesters: “They’re going to help redeem the soul of America.”
Jul 18, 2020 / John Nichols
Why the Hell Is the Supreme Court Allowing a New Poll Tax to Disenfranchise Florida Voters? Why the Hell Is the Supreme Court Allowing a New Poll Tax to Disenfranchise Florida Voters?
The Constitution says wealth barriers cannot be allowed to disenfranchise voters. But the court is letting Republicans keep a voter paywall in place.
Jul 17, 2020 / John Nichols
The Trump Administration Is on a Capital Punishment Killing Spree The Trump Administration Is on a Capital Punishment Killing Spree
After 17 years, attorney General Bill Barr has resumed federal executions—and the conservatives on the Supreme Court approve.
Jul 17, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Trump Unleashes His Secret Police in Portland Trump Unleashes His Secret Police in Portland
In a dangerous authoritarian move, federal agents in camouflage and without badges are rounding up American citizens.
Jul 17, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Donald Trump’s Niece Dishes the Dirt Donald Trump’s Niece Dishes the Dirt
According to Mary Trump’s tell-all book, the president is still a little boy throwing a tantrum.
Jul 17, 2020 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Donald Trump Is Living Proof of Osama bin Laden’s Success Donald Trump Is Living Proof of Osama bin Laden’s Success
The US’s militarized and nationalist response to 9/11 has accelerated the decline of the American empire.
Jul 17, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt
US Intelligence Turns to the Boogaloo Movement US Intelligence Turns to the Boogaloo Movement
After downplaying the threat of right-wing domestic terrorism, top intelligence agencies take notice of a rising militia.
Jul 16, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein
Burning Down the House Burning Down the House
Trump’s mounting failures and corruption devastate the US.
Jul 16, 2020 / OppArt / J.T. Williamson