Can the January 6 Hearings Convince the One Person Who Matters Most? Can the January 6 Hearings Convince the One Person Who Matters Most?
The hearings will be successful only if they can persuade Attorney General Merrick Garland to bring charges against Trump and his cronies.
Jun 10, 2022 / Elie Mystal
Coup! Coup! Coup! Coup! Coup! Coup!
Now that Bennie Thompson has labeled the attack on the Capitol a coup attempt, we can begin a real discussion of Donald Trump’s crimes.
Jun 10, 2022 / John Nichols
The January 6 Committee’s Audience Won’t Match Watergate’s. But It Should. The January 6 Committee’s Audience Won’t Match Watergate’s. But It Should.
Republicans have already accepted Trump’s “big lie” that the television landscape has changed.
Jun 7, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Two of the Trump Era’s Biggest Grifters Are Angling for a Comeback Two of the Trump Era’s Biggest Grifters Are Angling for a Comeback
Scott Pruitt and Ryan Zinke both left D.C. under clouds of corruption. Now they’re both running for higher office.
Jun 7, 2022 / Thomas O. McGarity
When “Blowback” Is More Relevant Than Ever When “Blowback” Is More Relevant Than Ever
The continued costs and ongoing consequences of American empire.
Jun 6, 2022 / Tom Engelhardt
Paul LePage Is Back! Paul LePage Is Back!
He called himself “Trump before Trump.” Now, he wants to stage a comeback.
May 31, 2022 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Last Thoughts (Let’s Hope) About Madison Cawthorn Last Thoughts (Let’s Hope) About Madison Cawthorn
Will he host a Fox show after his defeat? Or show up in headlines for indulging his gun-love or democracy-hate? Either way, the poison he spewed is still with us.
May 20, 2022 / Joan Walsh
The American Justice System Has Failed Us All The American Justice System Has Failed Us All
As Americans watch from the sidelines, the courts and the legal system continue to visibly fumble in the dark for legitimacy of any sort.
May 13, 2022 / Karen J. Greenberg
Steve Schmidt Is Right: The Degeneration of the GOP Began Long Before Trump Steve Schmidt Is Right: The Degeneration of the GOP Began Long Before Trump
Operatives with ties to “Putin’s oligarch” ran John McCain’s campaign.
May 11, 2022 / John Nichols
Meet the Poster Boy for the GOP’s Trumpian Cult of Personality Meet the Poster Boy for the GOP’s Trumpian Cult of Personality
J.D. Vance was a loser. Now, he’s a nominee.
May 6, 2022 / John Nichols