Donald Trump

Trump Oval Office address

Trump’s Big Offer to End the Government Shutdown Is Just Another Scam Trump’s Big Offer to End the Government Shutdown Is Just Another Scam

Why? Because he’s offering to do something the courts will say he has to do anyway.

Jan 19, 2019 / Elie Mystal

Kirstjen Nielsen

Kirstjen Nielsen Lied to Congress About Trump’s War on Migrant Children Kirstjen Nielsen Lied to Congress About Trump’s War on Migrant Children

Senator Jeff Merkley is demanding a perjury inquiry. And he’s got documents that point to shameful wrongdoing.

Jan 18, 2019 / John Nichols

Women's March, Washington DC

Turning the Women’s March Into a Mass Movement Was Never Going to Be Simple Turning the Women’s March Into a Mass Movement Was Never Going to Be Simple

The reason goes to the heart of inclusive, democratic movement building.

Jan 18, 2019 / Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor

A Vital, Vulnerable Conversation With the Leaders of the Women’s March

A Vital, Vulnerable Conversation With the Leaders of the Women’s March A Vital, Vulnerable Conversation With the Leaders of the Women’s March

It’s time to fracture the white lens through which people have framed, and attacked, the co-chairs.

Jan 18, 2019 / Nylah Burton

Nancy Pelosi Is Done Enabling Trump and the GOP

Nancy Pelosi Is Done Enabling Trump and the GOP Nancy Pelosi Is Done Enabling Trump and the GOP

Pelosi understands the role she plays as a check on an out-of-control presidency, and this is only the first of many times we will see her play it.

Jan 17, 2019 / Joan Walsh

Women's March

There’s a Good Reason Many Jewish Women Will Be Joining the Women’s March There’s a Good Reason Many Jewish Women Will Be Joining the Women’s March

We feel it’s where we belong.

Jan 17, 2019 / Sarah M. Seltzer

Trump and Putin at G20

Anti-Trump Frenzy Threatens to End Superpower Diplomacy Anti-Trump Frenzy Threatens to End Superpower Diplomacy

Baseless Russiagate allegations continue to risk war with Russia.

Jan 16, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Trump Oval Office address

We Cannot Afford More Media Malpractice We Cannot Afford More Media Malpractice

As the new House majority rolls out its agenda, outlets should reevaluate how they cover politics and policy.

Jan 15, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Life in the Stupidverse: Government Shutdown Edition Life in the Stupidverse: Government Shutdown Edition

Folks, you can’t have Big Government if there is no government at all.

Jan 15, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow

William Barr

6 Questions William Barr Must Answer Before the Senate Weighs Confirming Him as Attorney General 6 Questions William Barr Must Answer Before the Senate Weighs Confirming Him as Attorney General

If he fails to establish that he is committed to protect the Mueller probe and the rule of law, he simply has to be rejected.

Jan 14, 2019 / John Nichols

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