The Myth of Resistance Inside the Trump Administration The Myth of Resistance Inside the Trump Administration
The adults in the room are complicit in a dangerous presidency.
Aug 9, 2019 / Jeet Heer
No Gods, No Masters, No ‘New York Times’ No Gods, No Masters, No ‘New York Times’
Progressives should still subscribe to the newspaper of record. Just don’t expect it to save us from Trump.
Aug 7, 2019 / Jeet Heer
After the El Paso Massacre, the Choice Is Green Socialism or Eco-Fascism After the El Paso Massacre, the Choice Is Green Socialism or Eco-Fascism
The alleged shooter mixes standard Trumpian racism with Malthusian fascism.
The Third-Tier Candidates Strike Back The Third-Tier Candidates Strike Back
Their candidacy may not be plausible, but their evisceration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris is important.
Aug 1, 2019 / Jeet Heer
The Centrists Did Not Hold The Centrists Did Not Hold
Both the moderators and centrist Democratic candidates failed in their attempts to gang up on Sanders and Warren during Tuesday’s debate.
Jul 31, 2019 / Jeet Heer
Trump’s Racism Is Feudal Trump’s Racism Is Feudal
The president wants African Americans to kiss his ring.
Jul 29, 2019 / Jeet Heer
The Mueller Hearings Are a Preview of 2020 Election Arguments The Mueller Hearings Are a Preview of 2020 Election Arguments
With impeachment still off the table, Democrats and the GOP are crafting competing narratives for voters.
Jul 24, 2019 / Jeet Heer
Was Al Franken Railroaded? Was Al Franken Railroaded?
The evidence only partially exonerates the former senator, whose lack of contrition contributed to his downfall.
Jul 24, 2019 / Jeet Heer
Donald Trump Is Remaking the GOP Donald Trump Is Remaking the GOP
The National Conservatism conference shows that the Trumpian agenda of ethnic nationalism has a long future.
Jul 22, 2019 / Jeet Heer
Pelosi Proves Triangulation Is Really Self-Strangulation Pelosi Proves Triangulation Is Really Self-Strangulation
It’s folly to seek a middle ground while fighting Trump.
Jul 19, 2019 / Jeet Heer