Trump’s Indictment Is a Slap on the Wrist, but Accountability Has to Start Somewhere Trump’s Indictment Is a Slap on the Wrist, but Accountability Has to Start Somewhere
This isn’t the case of our dreams, but Trump very likely committed these crimes. He should be prosecuted for them. And other prosecutions should follow.
Apr 4, 2023 / Elie Mystal
What’s Behind the New Calls to Invade Mexico What’s Behind the New Calls to Invade Mexico
The right can claim it’s about defeating cartels or defending democracy, but it’s really about resource extraction.
Trump’s Indictment Will Dominate the 2024 Election Trump’s Indictment Will Dominate the 2024 Election
The GOP’s defense of the former president means the election will be a referendum on the rule of law.
Mar 31, 2023 / Jeet Heer
One of America’s Worst Judges Just Gutted a Key Part of Obamacare One of America’s Worst Judges Just Gutted a Key Part of Obamacare
Reed O'Connor—a judge even the Supreme Court usually thinks is nuts—tossed out one of the most vital parts of the Affordable Care Act on Thursday.
Mar 31, 2023 / Elie Mystal
Mike Pence Is Running Against Mike Pence Mike Pence Is Running Against Mike Pence
As he resists testifying about January 6, the guy who wants to be president shows his utter spinelessness.
Mar 30, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Republicans Want You to Forget Their Complicity in the Nashville Shooting Republicans Want You to Forget Their Complicity in the Nashville Shooting
Conservatives want to make the massacre about trans people or religion—anything but the blood-soaked murder factory they’ve forced us all to live in.
Mar 29, 2023 / Elie Mystal
Disability Is Always Someone Else’s Problem Disability Is Always Someone Else’s Problem
Why I’m not celebrating Disabilities Awareness Month.
Mar 29, 2023 / Marie Myung-Ok Lee
Trump Is Still GOP Top Dog Trump Is Still GOP Top Dog
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Alex Shephard discusses why Ron DeSantis and other rivals are faltering.
Insurrection Porn and Kitsch at Trump’s Waco Rally Insurrection Porn and Kitsch at Trump’s Waco Rally
His screening violent January 6 videos to rile up an angry crowd leaves no doubt about what Trump wants from his followers. Now what?
Mar 27, 2023 / Joan Walsh
The War Against Abortion Rights Is Also a War Against Democracy The War Against Abortion Rights Is Also a War Against Democracy
Facing a ballot backlash, the anti-choice movement is now resorting to lawfare and to limiting voter initiative.
Mar 27, 2023 / Jeet Heer