Politics

Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue

Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue

A brazen president brags about obstruction of Congress and thwarting the system of checks and balances.

Jan 22, 2020 / John Nichols

Glenn Greenwald in Brazil

Why Glenn Greenwald’s Prosecution Is an Outrage Why Glenn Greenwald’s Prosecution Is an Outrage

Advocacy groups say attacks on the press are on the rise—particularly in Bolsonaro’s Brazil.

Jan 22, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Mitch McConnell leaves the Senate chamber on recess from impeachment trial.

McConnell Rules? Not So Much. McConnell Rules? Not So Much.

On day one of the impeachment trial, the Senate majority leader caved on several proposed rules, while Schumer’s pushback gave House impeachment managers many extra hours to make t...

Jan 22, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Schumer speaks to media during impeachment

What Is Chuck Schumer Doing? What Is Chuck Schumer Doing?

The Senate minority leader is trying to force Republicans to face the political consequences of loyalty to Trump.

Jan 22, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Impotus

Impotus Impotus

The difficult road to impeachment.

Jan 22, 2020 / OppArt / Sue Coe

The Republicans Have Revealed Their Impeachment Strategy—Lying

The Republicans Have Revealed Their Impeachment Strategy—Lying The Republicans Have Revealed Their Impeachment Strategy—Lying

As the trial enters its second day, can anyone stop Trump’s Senate enablers from dissembling their way to an acquittal?

Jan 22, 2020 / Elie Mystal

There’s a New Playbook for Securing Abortion Access

There’s a New Playbook for Securing Abortion Access There’s a New Playbook for Securing Abortion Access

Recent wins suggest that we are more effective when we proudly proclaim our support for abortion access for all—and defend that position when the attacks come.

Jan 22, 2020 / Andrea Miller

Kenneth Starr and Alan Dershowitz

Trump’s Tainted Legal Team Will Help Him Debase the Impeachment Process Trump’s Tainted Legal Team Will Help Him Debase the Impeachment Process

Picking Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr proves Trump wants impeachment to be a circus.

Jan 21, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Take Action Now: Fight for Everyone to Be Counted

Take Action Now: Fight for Everyone to Be Counted Take Action Now: Fight for Everyone to Be Counted

Educate your community about the Census, bird-dog the candidates, and host a voter registration drive.

Jan 21, 2020 / NationAction

There Are Bigger Issues for Progressives to Tackle Than Each Other

There Are Bigger Issues for Progressives to Tackle Than Each Other There Are Bigger Issues for Progressives to Tackle Than Each Other

“Progressives unite” should be the 2020 motto.

Jan 21, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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