The January 6 Government The January 6 Government
The Capitol insurrection is now Trump’s model for how to carry out his authoritarian agenda in Washington.
Mar 11, 2025 / Column / Chris Lehmann
Resistance Is Not Enough. The Left Must Address the Grievances of the Working Class. Resistance Is Not Enough. The Left Must Address the Grievances of the Working Class.
The left’s almost singular focus on defense is a grave mistake. We must offer a compelling, positive vision of what we are for.
Feb 27, 2025 / Column / Anthony Flaccavento
Mass Deportations Aren’t Just Evil. They’re Also Terrible Economics. Mass Deportations Aren’t Just Evil. They’re Also Terrible Economics.
Immigrants don’t steal citizens’ jobs and wages. They grow the economy for all.
Feb 14, 2025 / Column / Bryce Covert
The Real Problem With Trump’s Cheesy Neoclassical Building Fetish The Real Problem With Trump’s Cheesy Neoclassical Building Fetish
Sure, it’s a dog whistle for “retvrn” types and the results are tacky—but that’s not the worst part.
Feb 12, 2025 / Column / Kate Wagner
This Is What Government by Electronic Plebiscite Looks Like This Is What Government by Electronic Plebiscite Looks Like
Today’s tech oligarchs want the appearance of public acclaim for their deeply elitist vision of society—while maintaining a docile and cooperative public.
CNN Surrenders to Trump CNN Surrenders to Trump
The corporate media’s commitment to fighting autocracy proves fickle.
The Age of Vanceism Is Just Beginning The Age of Vanceism Is Just Beginning
The next four years in American politics may be characterized as much by the vice president as by his boss.
Jan 16, 2025 / Column / Chris Lehmann
The Media Is Giving Away Its Rights Even Before Trump Tries to Take Them The Media Is Giving Away Its Rights Even Before Trump Tries to Take Them
Recent events have shown that Trump does not have to impose a new regime of censorship if the press censors itself first.
Jan 16, 2025 / Column / Elie Mystal
Terrorist Attack in New Orleans Terrorist Attack in New Orleans
Jan 14, 2025 / Column / Calvin Trillin