The Modern GOP Is Built on Lies The Modern GOP Is Built on Lies
In some ways Trump is more truthful than previous Republican presidents.
Feb 14, 2020 / Column / Eric Alterman
Trump Doesn’t Hate Welfare When It Goes to Wealthy White Farmers Trump Doesn’t Hate Welfare When It Goes to Wealthy White Farmers
The president’s farm aid lays bare the racial and class implications of his disdain of government assistance.
Feb 14, 2020 / Bryce Covert
What We Already Owe to Bernie Sanders What We Already Owe to Bernie Sanders
Clinton and Obama holdovers may control the Democratic Party’s machinery, but they no longer set the agenda.
Feb 14, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage
Against Despair: A Case for Optimism After the Impeachment Trial Against Despair: A Case for Optimism After the Impeachment Trial
There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.
Feb 14, 2020 / Anna Galland
Appalachia Gets Special Funding. The Black Rural South Deserves It Too. Appalachia Gets Special Funding. The Black Rural South Deserves It Too.
Kennedy made rural poverty a focus of his presidential campaign. This year’s candidates could do the same—this time, in the Black Belt region.
Feb 14, 2020 / Greg Kaufmann
Our Forever Wars in 6 Questions Our Forever Wars in 6 Questions
After 18-plus years of seemingly endless conflict, our government owes us answers.
Feb 14, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt
Democrats Should Welcome Michael Bloomberg to Their Debates—ASAP Democrats Should Welcome Michael Bloomberg to Their Debates—ASAP
The billionaire former New York mayor should have to answer honestly for his record in business and politics, not hide behind ads.
Feb 13, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Bill Barr Is Even Worse Than You Realize Bill Barr Is Even Worse Than You Realize
The attorney general is on a tear, shredding the rule of law, just as he threatened he would.
Feb 13, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Transgender and Intersex Kids Must Have a Voice in Health Care Decisions Transgender and Intersex Kids Must Have a Voice in Health Care Decisions
Transgender kids don’t need to be saved from affirming themselves, and intersex kids should not be “repaired” without consent.
Feb 13, 2020 / Scott Nass