Elie Mystal

Justice Correspondent & Columnist

@ElieNYC

Elie Mystal is The Nation’s justice correspondent and the host of its legal podcast, Contempt of Court. He is also an Alfred Knobler Fellow at the Type Media Center. His first book is the New York Times bestseller Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution, published by The New Press. Elie can be followed @ElieNYC.

Republicans Are About to Show Just How Low They’ll Go to Save Trump

Republicans Are About to Show Just How Low They’ll Go to Save Trump Republicans Are About to Show Just How Low They’ll Go to Save Trump

When Trump’s impeachment trial begins next week, GOP senators will do just about anything to prevent him from being convicted.

Jan 17, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Why Was Pete Buttigieg Still on the Debate Stage—and Kamala Harris Wasn’t?

Why Was Pete Buttigieg Still on the Debate Stage—and Kamala Harris Wasn’t? Why Was Pete Buttigieg Still on the Debate Stage—and Kamala Harris Wasn’t?

Voters of color are the base of the Democratic Party, but in 2020 they can’t be the face of it.

Jan 15, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham Must Pay for Enabling Trump

Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham Must Pay for Enabling Trump Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham Must Pay for Enabling Trump

The best way to ensure some modicum of accountability for Trump’s most reliable wingmen is to boot them from office in 2020.

Dec 18, 2019 / Elie Mystal

Jonathan Turley

The Republicans’ Star Impeachment Scholar Is a Shameless Hack The Republicans’ Star Impeachment Scholar Is a Shameless Hack

Jonathan Turley’s testimony was so inconsistent, it contradicted his own previous statements on impeachment.

Dec 5, 2019 / Elie Mystal

Thanksgiving dinner

This Thanksgiving, It’s Time to Take On Your Conservative Relatives This Thanksgiving, It’s Time to Take On Your Conservative Relatives

Contrary to popular opinion, the holidays are not a time to “navigate” your uncle’s bigoted MAGA jokes. They’re the time to confront him.

Nov 27, 2019 / Elie Mystal

5 Ways to Debunk the GOP’s Defense of Donald Trump

5 Ways to Debunk the GOP’s Defense of Donald Trump 5 Ways to Debunk the GOP’s Defense of Donald Trump

The Republican anti-impeachment arguments are weak but pernicious. Here’s how to counter them.

Nov 15, 2019 / Elie Mystal

Neil Gorsuch

Trump Knows the Power of the Supreme Court—Why Don’t Democrats? Trump Knows the Power of the Supreme Court—Why Don’t Democrats?

The Supreme Court could be a galvanizing issue for Democrats, but the presidential contenders have largely ignored it.

Nov 11, 2019 / Column / Elie Mystal

Don’t Count the Senate Out on Impeachment

Don’t Count the Senate Out on Impeachment Don’t Count the Senate Out on Impeachment

To convict Trump on impeachment charges, 20 GOP senators will need to break ranks. Here’s how that can happen.

Oct 24, 2019 / Elie Mystal

warren and biden debate

Centrist Democrats Want You to Think They’re the Big Boys on the Stage Centrist Democrats Want You to Think They’re the Big Boys on the Stage

To stall the progressive momentum, the centrists are trying to recast their ideas as more pragmatic. The problem is, they’re not.

Oct 17, 2019 / Elie Mystal

SCOTUS Is Back in Session and Cruelty Is on the Docket

SCOTUS Is Back in Session and Cruelty Is on the Docket SCOTUS Is Back in Session and Cruelty Is on the Docket

As the term begins, the conservatives are sharpening their knives—and LGBTQ rights, abortion, and gun control are all on the chopping block.

Oct 7, 2019 / Feature / Elie Mystal

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