Democrats Should Launch a “Nuremberg Caucus” to Investigate the Crimes of the Trump Regime Democrats Should Launch a “Nuremberg Caucus” to Investigate the Crimes of the Trump Regime
Administration officials and their collaborators must know that if they break the law they will be punished. There must not be impunity for those attacking our democracy.
Feb 26, 2026 / Aaron Regunberg
In the Trump Era, Celebrating Black History Month Feels Radical Again In the Trump Era, Celebrating Black History Month Feels Radical Again
After putting on their very best performances of solidarity every Black History Month, this year corporate marketers have seemed at a loss for words.
Feb 26, 2026 / Kali Holloway
The Planet-Sized Hole in Trump’s State of the Union Address The Planet-Sized Hole in Trump’s State of the Union Address
Although climate change received no attention during the president’s speech, Americans must continue to find new ways of making progress against the ongoing environmental crisis.
Feb 26, 2026 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen
Mamdani Meets a Second Snow Crisis With Enhanced Resolve—and a Little Luck Mamdani Meets a Second Snow Crisis With Enhanced Resolve—and a Little Luck
The mayor mobilized New York's resources nimbly and creatively. Now, on to the budget
Feb 26, 2026 / D.D. Guttenplan
State of the Union: Not Good—Plus, Jackie Robinson v. Paul Robeson State of the Union: Not Good—Plus, Jackie Robinson v. Paul Robeson
Trump’s State of the Union speech was predictable, but revealing of his state of mind. John Nichols has our analysis.
Feb 25, 2026 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
Democrats Must Listen to Workers Democrats Must Listen to Workers
How winning people’s trust involves listening to their challenges, ambition, ideas, and stories.
Feb 25, 2026 / Greg Kaufmann
The State of the Union Was a Rally for an Ailing Strongman The State of the Union Was a Rally for an Ailing Strongman
An increasingly unpopular Trump lurched from plodding teleprompter readings to gothic MAGA fantasies in his long-winded speech.
Feb 25, 2026 / Chris Lehmann
Summer Lee Knows the Real State of the Union Summer Lee Knows the Real State of the Union
The progressive representative from Pennsylvania will speak truth to Trump’s power tonight.
Feb 24, 2026 / John Nichols
The Giant Mess Behind the Supreme Court’s Tariffs Ruling The Giant Mess Behind the Supreme Court’s Tariffs Ruling
The 6–3 decision was a rare victory, but it was crafted out of conflicts that leave almost nothing certain—including future tariff rulings.
Feb 24, 2026 / Elie Mystal
The State of the Union Will Be Even Worse Than Trump’s Polling Numbers The State of the Union Will Be Even Worse Than Trump’s Polling Numbers
What’s a flopping demagogue to do? Lash out at his enemies, pretend he’s doing great, and bore us all into submission.
Feb 24, 2026 / Jeet Heer