The President Wants You to Be Misinformed The President Wants You to Be Misinformed
Trump’s presidency is the culmination of decades of misinformation emanating from the White House.
Jun 3, 2020 / Rebecca Gordon
Why Can’t I Stop Watching Trump’s Chaotic Briefings? Why Can’t I Stop Watching Trump’s Chaotic Briefings?
Like a bad reality-TV show, sometimes it’s hard to pull yourself away from them.
Apr 21, 2020 / no-paywall / Rebecca Gordon
The Risks of Being A Woman During the Pandemic The Risks of Being A Woman During the Pandemic
As our patriarchal world sits still, the stress, sexism, and violence women face within the home is ramping up.
Apr 1, 2020 / no-paywall / Rebecca Gordon
How Much Cruelty Can Trump Get Away With? Ask Obama. How Much Cruelty Can Trump Get Away With? Ask Obama.
After one administration turns a blind eye to torture, we can expect little repercussions for throwing children in cages.
Feb 19, 2020 / Rebecca Gordon
Trump’s Idea of a Conspiratorial Deep State Is… Just the Regular Government Trump’s Idea of a Conspiratorial Deep State Is… Just the Regular Government
A quick history lesson shows us that Trump’s definition of the scheming “deep state” is inaccurate.
Jan 15, 2020 / Rebecca Gordon
The Reasons Republicans Are Still Backing Trump The Reasons Republicans Are Still Backing Trump
The party Trump has inherited is hell-bent on continuing America’s long tradition of racism and imperialism.
Dec 6, 2019 / Rebecca Gordon
Impeach Him, Already! Impeach Him, Already!
Forget Ukraine. The reasons why Donald Trump should be impeached—and convicted—are nearly endless.
Oct 15, 2019 / Rebecca Gordon
The Current Migrant Crisis Was Created by US Foreign Policy, Not Trump The Current Migrant Crisis Was Created by US Foreign Policy, Not Trump
The roots of our migrant crisis trace back to decades of US interventionism and bloody coups in Central America.
Aug 16, 2019 / Rebecca Gordon
Having an Abortion Was the Most Unselfish Thing I’ve Done Having an Abortion Was the Most Unselfish Thing I’ve Done
A writer reflects on the Trump era, the state of reproductive health in America, and her decision to get an abortion in 1974.
Jul 16, 2019 / Rebecca Gordon
The War Crimes Trump Can’t Pardon The War Crimes Trump Can’t Pardon
The president is considering pardons for military members accused of war crimes, but the officials responsible for our disastrous wars already have free passes.
Jun 7, 2019 / Rebecca Gordon