The Republican Party Is Catastrophically Broken The Republican Party Is Catastrophically Broken
The humiliating failure to repeal Obamacare reveals the GOP is not a national governing party–and Trump is a failure as president.
Mar 27, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Yes, Dems Should Block Gorsuch While the FBI’s Trump Probe Goes on Yes, Dems Should Block Gorsuch While the FBI’s Trump Probe Goes on
Mitch McConnell obstructed not only Obama’s Supreme Court pick but his effort to alert voters about Russian election hacking—inextricably tying these issues together.
Mar 22, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Can Republicans Be Trusted to Oversee the FBI Investigation of Trump’s Russia Ties? Can Republicans Be Trusted to Oversee the FBI Investigation of Trump’s Russia Ties?
They once found the idea of a president under FBI investigation intolerable. But now most of the GOP is silent.
Mar 21, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Trumpcare Is a Political Disaster—for Trump Trumpcare Is a Political Disaster—for Trump
Failure to pass a bill reveals the White House’s weakness. But passing the bill will ravage Trump’s base.
Mar 10, 2017 / Joan Walsh
The Real Goal of Trump’s Travel Ban Is to Make America White Again The Real Goal of Trump’s Travel Ban Is to Make America White Again
White House adviser Steve Bannon insists that Muslims don’t have the right “DNA” for democracy.
Mar 6, 2017 / Joan Walsh
This Isn’t ‘a Total Witch Hunt!’—Jeff Sessions Is in Real Trouble This Isn’t ‘a Total Witch Hunt!’—Jeff Sessions Is in Real Trouble
Recusal is the first step, but he’ll ultimately have to resign.
Mar 3, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Is Milo Yiannopoulos All That Different From Trump? Is Milo Yiannopoulos All That Different From Trump?
The political trajectory of Milo Yiannopoulos tracks the man he calls “Daddy.”
Feb 21, 2017 / Joan Walsh
49 Years Ago, Harry Belafonte Hosted the Tonight Show—and It Was Amazing 49 Years Ago, Harry Belafonte Hosted the Tonight Show—and It Was Amazing
He interviewed RFK and MLK months before their deaths. Fifteen of 25 guests were African American.
Feb 16, 2017 / Feature / Joan Walsh
What Did President Trump Know and When Did He Know It? What Did President Trump Know and When Did He Know It?
Michael Flynn is out, but until there’s an investigation by Congress, we’re at the mercy of intelligence leaks for the story.
Feb 14, 2017 / Joan Walsh
The People Are Leading the Politicians in the Fight Against Trump The People Are Leading the Politicians in the Fight Against Trump
Massive anti-Trump protests are helping Democrats find their spine.
Jan 31, 2017 / Editorial / Joan Walsh