Steve King Is Racist, Misogynist—and Not that Different From Other Republicans Steve King Is Racist, Misogynist—and Not that Different From Other Republicans
He just says the quiet parts loud.
Aug 15, 2019 / Elie Mystal
It’s Time to Repeal—and Replace—the Second Amendment It’s Time to Repeal—and Replace—the Second Amendment
The meaning of the amendment has been so badly mangled that our only choice is to start over with something that allows for real gun control.
Aug 7, 2019 / Elie Mystal
Every Pundit Urging Moderation Was Wrong in 2016, and They’re Wrong Now Every Pundit Urging Moderation Was Wrong in 2016, and They’re Wrong Now
The difference is that this time, progressives will not negotiate with hostage-takers.
Jul 19, 2019 / Elie Mystal
Donald Trump and the Plot to Take Over the Courts Donald Trump and the Plot to Take Over the Courts
How the 45th president has packed the courts with ultraconservatives—and reshaped the judiciary for a generation.
Jul 15, 2019 / Feature / Elie Mystal
Trump’s Retreat on the Census Question Is Not a Victory Trump’s Retreat on the Census Question Is Not a Victory
It’s a warning for the next time the Supreme Court rules against him.
Jul 12, 2019 / Elie Mystal
Linda Fairstein Is Still Trying to Take Down the Central Park Five Linda Fairstein Is Still Trying to Take Down the Central Park Five
She’s using the media instead of the legal system, but her tactics are as corrupt as they were in 1989.
Jun 13, 2019 / Elie Mystal
3-D Chess? We Just Want Nancy Pelosi to Connect the Dots. 3-D Chess? We Just Want Nancy Pelosi to Connect the Dots.
Progressives shouldn’t believe in unknowable plans on faith.
Jun 4, 2019 / Elie Mystal
Justin Amash Is Putting the Democrats to Shame Justin Amash Is Putting the Democrats to Shame
The Freedom Caucus gadfly is making the argument Pelosi and her party should be making.
May 22, 2019 / Elie Mystal
There’s No Running From the Horror of Alabama’s Anti-Abortion Law There’s No Running From the Horror of Alabama’s Anti-Abortion Law
For Democrats, this must be the hill we fight on—and even die on, if necessary.
May 16, 2019 / Elie Mystal
How Does Donald Trump Keep Getting Away With It? How Does Donald Trump Keep Getting Away With It?
Hint: From Congress to the courts, people keep treating Trump like a “normal” president. It’s time to stop.
May 13, 2019 / Elie Mystal