The Press Can't Wait to Do 2016 All Over Again The Press Can't Wait to Do 2016 All Over Again
Months out from campaign season, the political media is already trotting out all the same old bullshit that got us into this mess.
Aug 9, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
“Sound of Freedom” Is a QAnon Fever Dream “Sound of Freedom” Is a QAnon Fever Dream
The third-biggest movie of the summer is an action thriller about child sex trafficking that eagerly caters to right-wing paranoia.
Aug 7, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Why Did Trump’s January 6 Indictment Take So Long? Why Did Trump’s January 6 Indictment Take So Long?
There’s plenty of blame to go around—starting with Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Aug 2, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Breaking: Donald Trump Is a Terrible Boss Breaking: Donald Trump Is a Terrible Boss
The former president's legal reckoning now includes charges of intimidation and harassment of his employees. It's one of his oldest habits.
Aug 1, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Kevin McCarthy’s Latest Hostage Crisis Kevin McCarthy’s Latest Hostage Crisis
Kevin, blink twice if you need help.
Jul 25, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Jim Jordan Brings Online Conspiracy Theories to Congress Jim Jordan Brings Online Conspiracy Theories to Congress
The House Judiciary Committee chair summoned FBI Director Christopher Wray to a hearing where he was drilled by Republicans in thrall to narratives of deep-state persecution.
Jul 13, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Donald Trump Goes Apocalyptic Donald Trump Goes Apocalyptic
Confronted with a long-overdue legal reckoning, the former president's rhetoric has only gotten more extreme.
Jul 11, 2023 / Editorial / Chris Lehmann
A Federal Ruling Restricts Oversight of Social Media A Federal Ruling Restricts Oversight of Social Media
A Trump-appointed judge imposed limits on the Biden administration's contact with online platforms, potentially opening the floodgates for unregulated misinformation.
Jul 6, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Moms for Liberty Is the Tea Party All Over Again Moms for Liberty Is the Tea Party All Over Again
The growing right-wing movement proved its influence at its recent Philadelphia summit. The political press is playing right into its hands.
Jul 3, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Is “Bidenomics” Enough to Win Working Voters? Is “Bidenomics” Enough to Win Working Voters?
Biden kicked off his 2024 campaign pitch with a statement of purpose for his economic program. The question is whether his administration will live up to his stated ideals.
Jun 29, 2023 / Chris Lehmann