The Pentagon’s Plan for Never-Ending War The Pentagon’s Plan for Never-Ending War
A new document outlines a plan the country can’t afford.
Jan 25, 2018 / Editorial / Robert L. Borosage
There’s a Clown Car Parked at the White House There’s a Clown Car Parked at the White House
We should all be very afraid.
Jan 25, 2018 / Tom Engelhardt
Trump Aces Animal-ID Question on Cognitive Test Trump Aces Animal-ID Question on Cognitive Test
A childish narcissist and dumb? The White House says: Preposterous! The test proves that he’d never call A camel a rhinoceros.
Jan 25, 2018 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Appalling Clarity of Donald Trump The Appalling Clarity of Donald Trump
The US has long treated much of Africa, the Caribbean, and the rest of the world as shitholes.
Jan 25, 2018 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge
Women Show How to Run—and Win—Against Trump’s GOP Women Show How to Run—and Win—Against Trump’s GOP
John Nichols, plus Alfred McCoy on Fortress America, and the Rev. William Barber on white nationalism.
Jan 25, 2018 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
One Year On, Trump Coverage Achieves Complete Closed Loop One Year On, Trump Coverage Achieves Complete Closed Loop
Some hot, fresh takes from the same old faces.
Jan 24, 2018 / Tom Tomorrow
The Trump Administration Just Gutted Payday-Lending Regulations The Trump Administration Just Gutted Payday-Lending Regulations
Under Trump appointee Mick Mulvaney, the CFPB is making it easier for predatory lenders to take advantage of the most vulnerable consumers.
Jan 24, 2018 / Michelle Chen
The American Bipartisan Policy Establishment Declares Its ‘Second Cold War’ vs. Russia After Years of Denying It The American Bipartisan Policy Establishment Declares Its ‘Second Cold War’ vs. Russia After Years of Denying It
The most influential US foreign-policy membership society has issued a report affirming the new Cold War and its eagerness to fight it.
Jan 24, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
Trump’s Move to Slash Aid for Palestinian Refugees Will Lead to Tragedy Trump’s Move to Slash Aid for Palestinian Refugees Will Lead to Tragedy
Palestinians will suffer the most from the cuts to UNRWA, but the whole region will feel the consequences.
Jan 24, 2018 / Sara Roy
Congressman Ro Khanna Pushes for Diplomacy With North Korea Congressman Ro Khanna Pushes for Diplomacy With North Korea
The California Democrat and over 30 of his House colleagues have called on Trump to get serious about diplomacy with Pyongyang.
Jan 23, 2018 / James Carden