Republicans Beat the War Drums at an “Unhinged” Debate Republicans Beat the War Drums at an “Unhinged” Debate
Last night, the GOP presidential candidates—with one notable exception—competed to demonstrate greater bloodlust.
Nov 9, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
There’s No Stopping Donald Trump’s Courtroom Soliloquy There’s No Stopping Donald Trump’s Courtroom Soliloquy
In his testimony at his New York civil trial yesterday, the former president’s ramblings tried the judge’s patience.
Nov 7, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Trump Gets Closer to Trial in Georgia Trump Gets Closer to Trial in Georgia
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has already induced four of Trump’s codefendants to serve as prosecution witnesses.
Nov 3, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
American Evangelicals Await the Final Battle in Gaza American Evangelicals Await the Final Battle in Gaza
For some believers, the news from the Middle East is a prelude to Armageddon and Rapture.
Nov 2, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Meet the New Boss Meet the New Boss
Representative Mike Johnson, the recently christened speaker of the House, is an election denier, a religious conservative, and an all-around Trump crony.
Oct 25, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Jim Jordan Bites the Dust Jim Jordan Bites the Dust
Two weeks after Kevin McCarthy’s ouster as speaker of the House, the Ohio representative has failed twice to win enough votes to secure the position.
Oct 19, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Can a Federal Court Shut the Biggest Mouth in America? Can a Federal Court Shut the Biggest Mouth in America?
A recent hearing in the case against the former president had Judge Tanya Chutkan both laughing out loud and shaking her head.
Oct 17, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
The Limits of Historical Analogy The Limits of Historical Analogy
The rush to call last week’s attack “Israel's 9/11” brings the worst failings of American foreign policy to the surface.
Oct 13, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Who’s Driving the GOP Clown Car? Who’s Driving the GOP Clown Car?
With Kevin McCarthy out, far-right Republicans Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise are vying for the House leadership chair.
Oct 10, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
The Vanguard Party of the Christian Right The Vanguard Party of the Christian Right
The Alliance Defending Freedom, an evangelical legal advocacy group, is behind many of the Supreme Court cases seeking right-wing rulings.
Oct 5, 2023 / Chris Lehmann