Trump’s Coronavirus Response Is Going to Get Someone Hurt Trump’s Coronavirus Response Is Going to Get Someone Hurt
In the absence of any real plans to stem the virus, Trump is turning to the kind of “us vs. them” rhetoric that can only lead to violence.
Mar 12, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Finally, a Useful Role for Bloomberg in 2020—Supporting Voting Rights Finally, a Useful Role for Bloomberg in 2020—Supporting Voting Rights
The failed presidential contender has begun backing critical voting rights efforts—and not a moment too soon.
Mar 11, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Sexism Sank Elizabeth Warren Sexism Sank Elizabeth Warren
Warren was a brilliant candidate who would have made a great president. The problem? She’s a woman—and she isn’t “perfect.”
Mar 5, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Our Capitalist, Corporatist Country Is Drastically Unprepared for the Coronavirus Our Capitalist, Corporatist Country Is Drastically Unprepared for the Coronavirus
Stemming the tide of coronavirus may require lots of people to stay home from work. The problem is, that’s a luxury many workers can’t afford.
Mar 4, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Black Voters Didn’t Vote for Biden in South Carolina Because They ‘Lack Information’ Black Voters Didn’t Vote for Biden in South Carolina Because They ‘Lack Information’
Black voters opted for Biden because they have no faith that white voters will do the right thing and vote for a true progressive.
Mar 2, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Sonia Sotomayor Just Issued a Serious Warning About the Supreme Court Sonia Sotomayor Just Issued a Serious Warning About the Supreme Court
But the media got distracted by Trump’s tweets and missed her message.
Feb 28, 2020 / Elie Mystal
If We Don’t Reform the Supreme Court, Nothing Else Will Matter If We Don’t Reform the Supreme Court, Nothing Else Will Matter
The court has been captured by conservatives for at least a generation, but there are ways to restore the balance.
Feb 28, 2020 / Feature / Elie Mystal
Trump Has a New Strategy for Fighting Corruption—Make It Legal! Trump Has a New Strategy for Fighting Corruption—Make It Legal!
With his 11 pardons this week, Trump proved that he is trying to Make Corruption Great Again.
Feb 21, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Bill Barr Is Even Worse Than You Realize Bill Barr Is Even Worse Than You Realize
The attorney general is on a tear, shredding the rule of law, just as he threatened he would.
Feb 13, 2020 / Elie Mystal
They Rocked New Hampshire—but Pete and Amy Still Can’t Win Over Black Voters They Rocked New Hampshire—but Pete and Amy Still Can’t Win Over Black Voters
Candidates who have no real support from people of color should not be viewed as serious contenders for the nomination.
Feb 12, 2020 / Elie Mystal