Politics

Steve Bannon Upfront

Steve Bannon Is Gone, Leaving Behind Only His Worst Ideas Steve Bannon Is Gone, Leaving Behind Only His Worst Ideas

The “Party of Davos” shot down any motions toward economic populism.

Aug 23, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage

Trump Racist Protest

Our Bigot in Chief Has Shown His True Colors Our Bigot in Chief Has Shown His True Colors

After Charlottesville, we must resist this man with every fiber of our being.​

Aug 23, 2017 / Sasha Abramsky

Maxine Waters in a Congressional Hearing

How Maxine Waters Became a Heroine for the Trump Era How Maxine Waters Became a Heroine for the Trump Era

When it comes to challenging Trump, the congresswoman from California says, “I’m gonna take off the gloves and I’m gonna put my career on the line.”

Aug 23, 2017 / Collier Meyerson

Trump at his Phoenix Rally

Donald Trump Wants You to Know He Can Be Racist Without Steve Bannon Donald Trump Wants You to Know He Can Be Racist Without Steve Bannon

At a Phoenix campaign rally, the beleaguered president all but promised to pardon former sheriff Joe Arpaio, while pledging to protect “our” Confederate heritage.

Aug 23, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Village Voice Distribution Box

What ‘The Village Voice’ Taught Us About Speaking Truth to Power What ‘The Village Voice’ Taught Us About Speaking Truth to Power

As the venerable weekly newspaper ceases print publication, let us hope that its brilliantly belligerent journalistic legacy lives on.

Aug 23, 2017 / John Nichols

Schumer DC

Democrats Are Starting a Fierce Internal Debate. Finally. Democrats Are Starting a Fierce Internal Debate. Finally.

The party establishment won’t change on its own, and Democratic leaders won’t see the light unless they feel the heat.

Aug 22, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Afghan dust

Take Away Trump’s Blank Check for Endless War Take Away Trump’s Blank Check for Endless War

You can also write a letter to the editor to demand the removal of Confederate statues, and join a campaign to take economic power from Wall Street and give it back to communities.

Aug 22, 2017 / NationAction

Why Mike Pence Is Worse Than Donald Trump

Why Mike Pence Is Worse Than Donald Trump Why Mike Pence Is Worse Than Donald Trump

In every way, he knows better, but he says and does things that are equally awful and offensive.

Aug 22, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Trump at Trump Tower

A Key Member of Congress Has Had Enough—and Calls for Trump’s Impeachment A Key Member of Congress Has Had Enough—and Calls for Trump’s Impeachment

“It is morally and legally incumbent upon me, based on my oath of office, to introduce articles of impeachment."

Aug 22, 2017 / John Nichols

Joe Arpaio Protest

Why Is Trump Headed to Phoenix? To Pick a Fight Why Is Trump Headed to Phoenix? To Pick a Fight

Arizona is home to two Republican senators who have bucked the president on health care and immigration.

Aug 22, 2017 / Julianne Hing

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