The Attack on Democracy in Poland and the Response of the Left The Attack on Democracy in Poland and the Response of the Left
While liberals call for restoration of basic democracy, the left fears this will only revive the neoliberalism partly responsible for driving people to the right.
Jul 19, 2018 / David Ost
The Troubling Part of Rudy Giuliani’s Interview That Nobody Is Talking About The Troubling Part of Rudy Giuliani’s Interview That Nobody Is Talking About
Giuliani seems to think that President Trump is above the law.
May 4, 2018 / John Nichols
Donald Trump’s Unhinged Attack on Jon Tester Donald Trump’s Unhinged Attack on Jon Tester
The senator has always championed the causes of veterans. Apparently, this enrages the president.
Apr 30, 2018 / John Nichols
Paul Ryan and Devin Nunes Are Betraying the Constitution in the Service of Donald Trump Paul Ryan and Devin Nunes Are Betraying the Constitution in the Service of Donald Trump
The Speaker of the House has abandoned his duty to defend the authority of the House in order to serve as an agent of the president.
Feb 2, 2018 / John Nichols
How the Courts Have Stymied Trump How the Courts Have Stymied Trump
Along with citizen activism, they have proven to be an important safeguard of constitutional liberty—but the Supreme Court has yet to weigh in.
Jan 30, 2018 / David Cole
Kenya’s Rescheduled Elections Are a Triumph of Constitutionalism—but How Much Has Really Changed? Kenya’s Rescheduled Elections Are a Triumph of Constitutionalism—but How Much Has Really Changed?
The country is now a tinderbox, in which supporters of the rival factions believe they can lose only if the other side rigs the results.
Sep 12, 2017 / Macharia Gaitho
Paul Ryan Hands Donald Trump a Blank Check for Endless War Paul Ryan Hands Donald Trump a Blank Check for Endless War
The Speaker and his allies block Barbara Lee’s drive to check presidential war making.
Jul 20, 2017 / John Nichols
Congress Is Drawing a ‘Red Line’ Over Trump’s Support for the Saudi War on Yemen Congress Is Drawing a ‘Red Line’ Over Trump’s Support for the Saudi War on Yemen
Millions are threatened by famine, as Riyadh prepares an assault on the country’s key port.
May 8, 2017 / James Carden
Meet Bob Ferguson, the Washington State Attorney General Who Shut Down Trump’s Muslim Ban Meet Bob Ferguson, the Washington State Attorney General Who Shut Down Trump’s Muslim Ban
Now a toast of the progressive community, Ferguson views the law as a profoundly moral enterprise.
May 2, 2017 / Sasha Abramsky
The Senate Should Censure Trump The Senate Should Censure Trump
It’s been done once before, against Andrew Jackson. Trump has disgraced the office of the presidency, so it’s time to do it again.
Apr 5, 2017 / Naked Democracy / William Greider