New Reporting Suggests the Trump Presidency Is Even Scarier and More Dysfunctional Than We Realized New Reporting Suggests the Trump Presidency Is Even Scarier and More Dysfunctional Than We Realized
The takeaway from the latest revelations is that a lot of Republicans who knew better have colluded—and still collude—to cover up Trump’s unfitness for office.
Jan 5, 2018 / Joan Walsh
Welcome to 2018! Donald Trump Is Worse Than Ever! Welcome to 2018! Donald Trump Is Worse Than Ever!
Unfortunately, The New York Times doesn’t seem to be entirely on top of that story.
Jan 2, 2018 / Joan Walsh
Yes! Virginia! Every Vote Really Does Count Yes! Virginia! Every Vote Really Does Count
High turnout and outside groups helped Shelly Simonds win by one vote in a recount that ended GOP control of the statehouse.
Dec 20, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Black Voters, Mothers, and Millennials Carried Doug Jones to Victory Black Voters, Mothers, and Millennials Carried Doug Jones to Victory
Can they make the difference in other red states in 2018?
Dec 13, 2017 / Joan Walsh
6 Perspectives on the Future of #MeToo 6 Perspectives on the Future of #MeToo
Our writers reflect on how this remarkable moment of accountability can grow and endure.
Dec 13, 2017 / Feature / Jane Fonda, Bryce Covert, Katha Pollitt, Collier Meyerson, Raina Lipsitz, and Joan Walsh
Now That Al Franken Is Gone, Democrats Need to Hold Hearings on Trump Now That Al Franken Is Gone, Democrats Need to Hold Hearings on Trump
They have the moral high ground; now they need to use it to create real accountability for both parties.
Dec 7, 2017 / Joan Walsh
A President Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 16 Women Endorses a Senate Candidate Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 9 A President Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 16 Women Endorses a Senate Candidate Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 9
There’s a new GOP slogan: “Listen to the predators.”
Nov 22, 2017 / Joan Walsh
What Should Democrats Do About Al Franken? What Should Democrats Do About Al Franken?
With work, Franken can and should survive this story of his past bad behavior. But if there are more tales like this, he’s probably history.
Nov 16, 2017 / Joan Walsh
3 Big Takeaways From Last Week’s Election 3 Big Takeaways From Last Week’s Election
Running a diverse slate of populists was key, as were new outside groups.
Nov 16, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Here’s Why Democrats Won Big in Virginia Here’s Why Democrats Won Big in Virginia
Twice as many Democrats contested GOP state House seats as in 2013—and they helped push other candidates to victory.
Nov 8, 2017 / Joan Walsh