The Get-Tough-on-Russia Consensus Is Escalating the Crisis in Syria The Get-Tough-on-Russia Consensus Is Escalating the Crisis in Syria
Both John Bolton and top Democrats are calling for aggressive action against Russia, curtailing diplomatic options.
Apr 11, 2018 / Aaron Maté
Paul Ryan Abandons the Sinking Ship Paul Ryan Abandons the Sinking Ship
The speaker’s facilitating of Trump and Trumpism represented a failure of courage and leadership that has now ended a once promising career.
Apr 11, 2018 / John Nichols
Why Democrats Should Fight for the Right to a Good Job Why Democrats Should Fight for the Right to a Good Job
With inequality reaching new heights, the idea of a government-guaranteed living wage is gaining steam among progressives.
Apr 10, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
How Should Progressives Respond to Trump’s Trade Tantrums? How Should Progressives Respond to Trump’s Trade Tantrums?
The country needs a real industrial policy that helps everyone.
Apr 6, 2018 / Robert L. Borosage
Donald Trump Actually Thinks He’s Popular Donald Trump Actually Thinks He’s Popular
The president’s pattern of lying to himself—and to fellow Republicans—sustains bad policy and failed governance.
Apr 6, 2018 / John Nichols
How Racism Could Drive Support for War With Iran How Racism Could Drive Support for War With Iran
Racial animus has long driven imperial invasions.
Apr 6, 2018 / Sean McElwee and Jon Green
Donald Trump and Mike Pence Have No Business Speaking About Martin Luther King Jr. Donald Trump and Mike Pence Have No Business Speaking About Martin Luther King Jr.
When Colin Kaepernick and others attempted to walk in Dr. King’s path, they were excoriated by this administration.
Apr 5, 2018 / Dave Zirin
Just When You Thought Trump’s Cabinet Couldn’t Get Any More Dangerous Just When You Thought Trump’s Cabinet Couldn’t Get Any More Dangerous
The president finally has the minions he wants: devoted and fervently militaristic.
Apr 5, 2018 / Danny Sjursen
A Russia Strategy for Progressives: Katrina vanden Heuvel A Russia Strategy for Progressives: Katrina vanden Heuvel
Plus: Mark Hertsgaard on cell-phone safety, and Stephanie Schriock on Emily’s List.
Apr 5, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Russophobia in the New Cold War Russophobia in the New Cold War
Several factors make this US-Russian Cold War more dangerous than its predecessor—is “Russo-madness” one of them?
Apr 4, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen