How Does Someone Like Lauren Boebert Get Elected? How Does Someone Like Lauren Boebert Get Elected?
With a lot of help from other far-right Republicans—and an establishment that enabled them.
Jan 19, 2021 / Joan Walsh
Impeach—and Hold the Articles, if Necessary—Is the Right Way Forward Impeach—and Hold the Articles, if Necessary—Is the Right Way Forward
Some Democrats worry that a Senate trial could paralyze Biden’s first 100 days. That’s no reason not to impeach Trump. It could be cause to pause after that.
Jan 10, 2021 / Joan Walsh
No Sympathy for Trump Officials Jumping Ship—Especially Mick Mulvaney No Sympathy for Trump Officials Jumping Ship—Especially Mick Mulvaney
The former Tea Party congressman and Trump chief of staff insists he “can’t stay here” after enabling the worst president in history.
Jan 7, 2021 / Joan Walsh
How Georgia Made Senate History How Georgia Made Senate History
Democrats did everything right. Republicans embarrassed themselves.
Jan 6, 2021 / Joan Walsh
The Georgia Senate Runoff Races Are Too Wild to Call The Georgia Senate Runoff Races Are Too Wild to Call
The Warnock and Ossoff campaigns have met most of their targets to date, but the most important contest in this runoff is to beat back GOP voter suppression.
Jan 4, 2021 / Joan Walsh
A Victory for Latino Democrats, a Disappointment for Many Black Women A Victory for Latino Democrats, a Disappointment for Many Black Women
California Governor Gavin Newsom is making Alex Padilla the state’s first Latino senator, while filling the seat vacated by Kamala Harris, the only Black woman senator. This should...
Dec 22, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Can the GOP Doofus Caucus Block Joe Biden on January 6? Can the GOP Doofus Caucus Block Joe Biden on January 6?
Probably not, but they are going to make life hell for Mike Pence over the next few weeks. Happy holidays!
Dec 22, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Bye-Bye, Bill Barr: Trump’s Roy Cohn Impersonator Resigns Bye-Bye, Bill Barr: Trump’s Roy Cohn Impersonator Resigns
It turns out there were some things Barr wasn’t willing to do.
Dec 15, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Time for Optimism, or More Despair? We Still Don’t Know. Time for Optimism, or More Despair? We Still Don’t Know.
The Electoral College certifies Biden’s win, Covid vaccines roll out—but damage is still being done.
Dec 14, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Is It Really Terry McAuliffe’s Turn in Virginia—Again? Is It Really Terry McAuliffe’s Turn in Virginia—Again?
Two Black women were already in the governor’s race, but McAuliffe wagers that his experience, fundraising prowess, and ties to the state’s older Black leaders can propel him past ...
Dec 11, 2020 / Joan Walsh