Don’t Let Trump Fool You. The Economy Is Bad, and He Is to Blame. Don’t Let Trump Fool You. The Economy Is Bad, and He Is to Blame.
The Trump administration’s efforts to distract from the bad economy just divert attention from one dumpster fire to another.
Feb 11, 2026 / Chris Lehmann
The Racist Lie Behind ICE’s Mission in Minneapolis The Racist Lie Behind ICE’s Mission in Minneapolis
It was never about straightforward enforcement of immigration law.
Feb 10, 2026 / Column / Chris Lehmann
Jeff Bezos’s Destruction of “The Washington Post” Is a Disgraceful Plutocratic Crime Jeff Bezos’s Destruction of “The Washington Post” Is a Disgraceful Plutocratic Crime
It turns out that democracy doesn’t die in darkness at all—it succumbs to repeated group muggings at the hands of the moneyed power elite.
Feb 4, 2026 / Chris Lehmann
The Smug and Vacuous David Brooks Is Perfect for “The Atlantic” The Smug and Vacuous David Brooks Is Perfect for “The Atlantic”
The former New York Times columnist is a one-man cottage industry of lazy cultural stereotyping.
Jan 30, 2026 / Chris Lehmann
This Is the Perfect Moment for Democrats to Grow a Spine This Is the Perfect Moment for Democrats to Grow a Spine
After the murder of Alex Pretti by federal agents, the least national Democrats can do is dismantle ICE.
Jan 26, 2026 / Chris Lehmann
Trump Brings His Phony Populism to Davos Trump Brings His Phony Populism to Davos
Nothing says "I care about working people" like a speech to an audience of billionaires at an exclusive Swiss ski resort.
Jan 21, 2026 / Chris Lehmann
Democrats Are Doing What They Do Best on Venezuela: Nothing Democrats Are Doing What They Do Best on Venezuela: Nothing
Donald Trump staged an illegal coup. Chuck Schumer’s response? Empty words and meaningless parliamentary maneuvers.
Jan 6, 2026 / Chris Lehmann
The Economy Is Flatlining—and So Is Trump The Economy Is Flatlining—and So Is Trump
The president’s usual tricks are no match for a weakening jobs market and persistent inflation.
Dec 17, 2025 / Chris Lehmann
The Push to Impeach Pete Hegseth Is On The Push to Impeach Pete Hegseth Is On
Democratic Representative Shri Thanedar has filed articles of impeachment against the secretary of defense over the murderous attacks on boats in the Caribbean.
Dec 9, 2025 / Chris Lehmann
A Desperate Trump Is Stirring Up Race Hatred A Desperate Trump Is Stirring Up Race Hatred
A barrage of bad economic news has spurred Trump to unleash his hate-infested id on any nonwhite target that flits through his overtaxed brainpan.
Dec 4, 2025 / Chris Lehmann