Larry Summers Is a Dead Albatross Around Biden’s Neck Larry Summers Is a Dead Albatross Around Biden’s Neck
Why should we believe Biden’s promises of progressive reforms, when he seeks out the advice of this plutocrat-loving economist?
Apr 27, 2020 / Jeet Heer
The Burden of Dangerous Work Must Be Shared by All The Burden of Dangerous Work Must Be Shared by All
As the right-wing elite push for a premature end to the lockdown, they too must start carrying their share of the load.
Apr 24, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Trump’s Potemkin Presidency Keeps Making the Pandemic Worse Trump’s Potemkin Presidency Keeps Making the Pandemic Worse
There is no federalist solution to Covid-19 so long as the president keeps pushing magical thinking and incoherent policies.
Apr 22, 2020 / Jeet Heer
On China, Biden Falls Into Trump’s Xenophobia Trap On China, Biden Falls Into Trump’s Xenophobia Trap
In his new attack ad, Biden dabbles in “Yellow Peril” rhetoric to defend his record.
Apr 20, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Thanks to Covid-19, Neoliberal Globalization Is Unraveling Thanks to Covid-19, Neoliberal Globalization Is Unraveling
But internationalism is more essential than ever.
Apr 17, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Can Obama Unite the Democrats Behind Biden? Can Obama Unite the Democrats Behind Biden?
Obama’s endorsement was a remarkable performance—and a reminder that he’s still an outsize talent in American politics. But was it persuasive?
Apr 15, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Undercounting Covid-19 Deaths Is a Deadly Mistake Undercounting Covid-19 Deaths Is a Deadly Mistake
Keeping the toll of Covid-19 deaths artificially low makes it easier for Trump to push for a premature end to the lockdown.
Apr 13, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Philip Roth’s Dystopia Hits Awfully Close to Home Philip Roth’s Dystopia Hits Awfully Close to Home
HBO’s adaption of The Plot Against America is set in an alternative reality with the same anxieties as our own.
Apr 10, 2020 / Jeet Heer
China Is Going to Be a Republican Wedge Issue China Is Going to Be a Republican Wedge Issue
While Trump is already using China as a scapegoat for his failures on Covid-19, progressives have their own reasons to push for a new foreign policy.
Apr 8, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Biden Is a Problem for Democrats in Pennsylvania Biden Is a Problem for Democrats in Pennsylvania
Activists are mobilized to win back this crucial swing state. But they’re not excited by Biden.