Biden’s Return to Form Biden’s Return to Form
In Philadelphia’s Independence Hall on Thursday, we once again saw the man who told Trump to shut up during a live debate.
Sep 2, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
These Are the Crimes That Will Disqualify Trump From Ever Again Being President These Are the Crimes That Will Disqualify Trump From Ever Again Being President
A new DOJ court filing outlines “multiple sources of evidence” against the former president that could take him off the campaign trail—permanently.
Sep 1, 2022 / John Nichols
Lindsey Graham Threatens “Riots in the Streets” if Trump Is Prosecuted Lindsey Graham Threatens “Riots in the Streets” if Trump Is Prosecuted
There’s a strong undercurrent of menace in the right’s reaction to Trump’s well-deserved travails—but it won’t deter justice.
Aug 29, 2022 / Joan Walsh
Adam Schiff Weighs In on What Trump May Do Next Adam Schiff Weighs In on What Trump May Do Next
Republicans are flailing since the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago, but the California congressman believes cooler heads can prevail.
Aug 26, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky
Golf’s Sportswashing of Saudi Arabia Golf’s Sportswashing of Saudi Arabia
Not since the 1936 Berlin Olympics was used to cosmeticize Nazi Germany’s atrocities have sports and an otherwise despised government collaborated so blatantly.
Aug 25, 2022 / Robert Lipsyte
When Moral Clarity Goes Extinct When Moral Clarity Goes Extinct
Many are waiting to hear an “I was wrong” from so many politicians—but I’m not holding my breath.
Aug 24, 2022 / Kelly Denton-Borhaug
Ron Johnson Now Admits He Was Part of the Fake-Elector Scheme Ron Johnson Now Admits He Was Part of the Fake-Elector Scheme
But the senator from Wisconsin says it’s cool because he only participated in the seditious conspiracy for “a couple seconds.”
Aug 23, 2022 / John Nichols
Republicans Ramp Up Their “Defund the FBI” Stunt Republicans Ramp Up Their “Defund the FBI” Stunt
Republicans aren’t being hypocrites about the FBI and the Mar-a-Lago raid—they’ve never truly cared about effective law enforcement.
Aug 23, 2022 / Kali Holloway
Youthfulness Youthfulness
There’s talk of Biden’s age, but not of Trump’s. So how’s The Donald’s youthfulness conveyed? When he begins to bully or he whines, He sounds as if he’s still in second grade.
Aug 23, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Mar-a-Lago Raid Highlights the DOJ’s Hypocrisy on the Espionage Act The Mar-a-Lago Raid Highlights the DOJ’s Hypocrisy on the Espionage Act
The Espionage Act has long been used to punish whistleblowers. But despite acting against Trump, the Justice Department usually gives a pass to high-ranking officials who disregard...
Aug 19, 2022 / Freddy Martinez