Military in the Capitol Insurrection Should Face Courts-Martial Military in the Capitol Insurrection Should Face Courts-Martial
Involvement of current and former troops in a failed putsch strikes at the heart of democracy. The response can’t be left to law enforcement alone.
Jan 11, 2021 / Jeet Heer
The Enablers of Insurrection Should Be Ostracized The Enablers of Insurrection Should Be Ostracized
A corrupt and seditious president has constructed a system of impunity. But there are still ways to punish those who helped him.
Jan 8, 2021 / Jeet Heer
Winners and Losers in Georgia Winners and Losers in Georgia
Crucial Senate races are victories not just for Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff but also for the Democratic Party—and American democracy.
Jan 6, 2021 / Jeet Heer
A Clown Coup That Deserves Serious Punishment A Clown Coup That Deserves Serious Punishment
Though pathetic and doomed to failure, Trump’s attempt to overturn the election still merits impeachment, censure—and criminal investigation.
Jan 4, 2021 / Jeet Heer
The Stimulus Battle Highlights McConnell’s Pernicious Politics The Stimulus Battle Highlights McConnell’s Pernicious Politics
The Senate majority leader remains the master of obstruction as he blocks the popular $2,000 check.
Dec 30, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Even as a Weak President, Trump Has Undermined Democracy Even as a Weak President, Trump Has Undermined Democracy
Singularly unable to achieve his legislative agenda or run an effective administration, Trump instead relied on dangerous demagogic theater.
Dec 28, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Trump’s Chaos Makes Christmas Come Early for Nancy Pelosi Trump’s Chaos Makes Christmas Come Early for Nancy Pelosi
His final month in office is a roller coaster as he threatens a coup, issues vile pardons, and disrupts the stimulus deal.
Dec 23, 2020 / Jeet Heer
The CIA Is Running Death Squads in Afghanistan The CIA Is Running Death Squads in Afghanistan
Reports of atrocities supported by the American intelligence agency underscore the need to end America’s longest war.
Dec 21, 2020 / Jeet Heer
‘Mank’ Recovers the Radical Roots of ‘Citizen Kane’ ‘Mank’ Recovers the Radical Roots of ‘Citizen Kane’
The biopic of writer Herman Mankiewicz recuperates the subversive politics of a cinematic masterpiece.
Dec 18, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Biden’s Risky Peace Offering to Republicans Biden’s Risky Peace Offering to Republicans
The president-elect thinks he can work with an opposition that only partly acknowledges his victory. Progressives need to prepare a Plan B.
Dec 16, 2020 / Jeet Heer