Elijah Cummings Took On the Powerful Elijah Cummings Took On the Powerful
The civil rights movement veteran, who was a stalwart champion of unions, challenged abusive presidents, and called out Scott Walker for lying to Congress, died Thursday at 68.
Oct 17, 2019 / Editorial / John Nichols
Trump’s Withdrawal From the Open Skies Treaty Jeopardizes US National Security Trump’s Withdrawal From the Open Skies Treaty Jeopardizes US National Security
The president’s foreign policy isn’t “America First,” it’s “America Alone.”
Oct 17, 2019 / James Carden
The Case Against Impeachment (According to Republicans) The Case Against Impeachment (According to Republicans)
It would be challenging, distracting, maybe even unconstitutional, and—most importantly—we don’t want to do it.
Oct 16, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow
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
Trump Has Gone to War Against California Trump Has Gone to War Against California
In his vengeful, mob-style way, Trump is attacking the Golden State both rhetorically and through policy measures. No matter where we live, we all have a dog in this fight.
Oct 15, 2019 / Editorial / Sasha Abramsky
On Trump Asking China to Investigate the Bidens On Trump Asking China to Investigate the Bidens
“You really do believe he was serious?” —Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH) on ABC’s This Week Jim Jordan has said that it’s clear That this was a joke Trump contrived— Which makes i…
Oct 15, 2019 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Tide Is Turning Against Trump The Tide Is Turning Against Trump
Faced with legal and legislative setbacks and the defection of more Republicans, Trump is waging an increasingly strident propaganda war.
Oct 15, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky
Welcome to the Early Stages of America’s Brexit Welcome to the Early Stages of America’s Brexit
It’s not just Britain headed for the subbasement of imperial history.
Oct 14, 2019 / Tom Engelhardt
Giuliani Made Trump—and Might Now Unmake Him Giuliani Made Trump—and Might Now Unmake Him
The president’s personal lawyer is also a crucial precursor of Trumpism.
Oct 14, 2019 / Jeet Heer
Trump’s Assault on Refugees Is Even Worse Than It Looks Trump’s Assault on Refugees Is Even Worse Than It Looks
The US was once a leader on refugee policy—then Trump came to power.
Oct 14, 2019 / Michelle Chen