Politics

Trump at Mt. Rushmore

Trump’s ‘Heroes’ Garden Is a Nationalistic Nightmare Trump’s ‘Heroes’ Garden Is a Nationalistic Nightmare

The president pushes “lifelike” aesthetics and downplays the disease that’s killing people all over the country.

Jul 7, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Anthony Fauci: The Last American Hero?

Anthony Fauci: The Last American Hero? Anthony Fauci: The Last American Hero?

Handed a golden opportunity to speak truth to power, the good doctor remains a team player in an administration bent on disaster.

Jul 7, 2020 / Mike Davis

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Donald Trump’s Many Pandemic Blunders Donald Trump’s Many Pandemic Blunders

Here’s a fun little game to help you unwind!

Jul 7, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

Topple the Electoral College

Topple the Electoral College Topple the Electoral College

A Supreme Court ruling upholding restrictions on “faithless electors” does nothing to legitimize this antidemocratic institution.

Jul 6, 2020 / John Nichols

Donald Trump walks toward Air Force One

A Shattered Nation Isn’t Buying Trump’s Angry Nationalism A Shattered Nation Isn’t Buying Trump’s Angry Nationalism

It’s harder to run on American exceptionalism in a country increasingly filled with doubts about its ability to solve fundamental problems.

Jul 6, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Steve Bullock

Can This Montana Governor Deliver the Senate to the Democrats? Can This Montana Governor Deliver the Senate to the Democrats?

Steve Bullock’s knack for navigating local politics could have national implications as he runs against a Trump-aligned incumbent.

Jul 6, 2020 / Gabriel Furshong

Ja'Mal Green points amid a sea of hands

Why JPMorgan Chase Should Give $1 Billion to Black Neighborhoods in Chicago Why JPMorgan Chase Should Give $1 Billion to Black Neighborhoods in Chicago

Activist Ja’Mal Green wants the nation’s biggest bank to pay reparations for its history of racist lending.

Jul 6, 2020 / Q&A / Daniel Fernandez

Covid-19 test

As Infection Rates Soar, Trump Says the Virus Could Just ‘Disappear’ As Infection Rates Soar, Trump Says the Virus Could Just ‘Disappear’

The president’s delusions put the entire country in danger.

Jul 3, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Barbara Lee Would Make a Great Vice Presidential Nominee

Barbara Lee Would Make a Great Vice Presidential Nominee Barbara Lee Would Make a Great Vice Presidential Nominee

Adding an anti-war progressive with Lee’s record to the ticket would energize the base and appeal to disengaged and disenchanted voters.

Jul 3, 2020 / John Nichols

Socialists Are Beating Jeff Bezos in Seattle (Again)

Socialists Are Beating Jeff Bezos in Seattle (Again) Socialists Are Beating Jeff Bezos in Seattle (Again)

Seattle’s campaign to tax Amazon goes up for a final vote on Monday.

Jul 3, 2020 / Kshama Sawant

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