Ruth Bader Ginsburg: ‘My Most Fervent Wish Is That I Will Not Be Replaced Until a New President Is Installed’ Ruth Bader Ginsburg: ‘My Most Fervent Wish Is That I Will Not Be Replaced Until a New President Is Installed’
May her memory be a blessing, and may we fight to assure that she will truly rest in power.
Sep 18, 2020 / John Nichols
Facebook Versus Democracy Facebook Versus Democracy
A staff revolt highlights the social media giant’s reactionary politics, which are rooted in both business strategy and ideology.
Sep 18, 2020 / Jeet Heer
In Trump’s America, It’s Cruelty as Policy In Trump’s America, It’s Cruelty as Policy
Forced hysterectomies for ICE detainees, more mass deportations, threats to bring sedition charges against protesters—this is political vandalism.
Sep 18, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
Susan Collins Is Donald Trump’s Essential Ally in the Senate Susan Collins Is Donald Trump’s Essential Ally in the Senate
The senator makes a big deal about refusing to say whether she’ll vote for Trump in November. But she’s already given him the votes he needs.
Sep 18, 2020 / John Nichols
Faith and Labor Movements Are Bridging Trump’s Racial Divide With Hope and Love Faith and Labor Movements Are Bridging Trump’s Racial Divide With Hope and Love
The president’s lies and fearmongering don’t lead to inevitable decline. We can push back.
Sep 18, 2020 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Richard Trumka
Melania Trump Really Doesn’t Care Melania Trump Really Doesn’t Care
A new book by her ex–best friend shows how the first lady sold her soul.
Sep 17, 2020 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The Military’s Role in a Contested Election The Military’s Role in a Contested Election
Asking the armed forces to decide who won would be the first step on the road to rule by military junta.
Sep 17, 2020 / Andrew J. Bacevich
What Is Critical Race Theory and Why Is Trump Afraid of It? What Is Critical Race Theory and Why Is Trump Afraid of It?
His attacks are attempt to reach those who repudiate the symbols and premises of white supremacy but worry that anti-racist advocacy can go “too far.”
Sep 17, 2020 / Cheryl Harris
Trump’s Strategy to Upend the Election Is Being Implemented in Plain Sight Trump’s Strategy to Upend the Election Is Being Implemented in Plain Sight
A multimillion-dollar legal strategy, egged on by President Trump, is erecting barriers to voting and creating chaos in battleground states.
Sep 16, 2020 / John Nichols
Biden Republicans Are a Political Illusion Biden Republicans Are a Political Illusion
The Democrats have tried hard to gain the love of disaffected conservatives—but now face diminishing returns.
Sep 16, 2020 / Jeet Heer