Trump Is Lawless Trump Is Lawless
Trump’s delusional tantrums would almost be funny if they weren’t so dangerous.
Jul 28, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow
Call Trump’s Tactics What They Are: Fascist Call Trump’s Tactics What They Are: Fascist
Honest officials have begun to use the “f” word in describing the president's assaults on American cities and the right to dissent.
Jul 28, 2020 / John Nichols
Trump’s Secret Police Have Never Been a Secret to Brown People Trump’s Secret Police Have Never Been a Secret to Brown People
The Department of Homeland Security, now menacing Portland, has been terrorizing Muslims, immigrants, and other vulnerable populations since its inception.
Jul 27, 2020 / Elie Mystal
One Cheer for John Kasich One Cheer for John Kasich
If Kasich can pull potential Republican defectors to Biden, why not ask for his help?
Jul 27, 2020 / Peter Dreier
Donald Trump Wants a Fight on the Green New Deal. So Do We. Donald Trump Wants a Fight on the Green New Deal. So Do We.
It’s not just the right thing to do. Climate action is a winning issue for Democrats—and a point of vulnerability for Trump.
Jul 24, 2020 / Varshini Prakash and John Podesta
Why Are Mayors Inviting Trump’s Federal Agents Into Their Cities? Why Are Mayors Inviting Trump’s Federal Agents Into Their Cities?
The Trump administration’s “anti-crime,” anti-cities agenda goes beyond sending DHS agents to Portland, and some mayors are fine with that.
Jul 24, 2020 / Alex S. Vitale
Can Trump Win in November by Reviving Willie Horton? Can Trump Win in November by Reviving Willie Horton?
The president is betting his reelection on a racist demonization of urban America.
Jul 24, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Trump Is Flailing, and the Country Is Paying the Price Trump Is Flailing, and the Country Is Paying the Price
Desperate to distract from his own failures, he’s lashing out at China and cities run by Democrats.
Jul 24, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky
As Trump Threatens Cities, Philadelphia’s DA Prepares to Uphold the Rule of Law As Trump Threatens Cities, Philadelphia’s DA Prepares to Uphold the Rule of Law
“Anyone, including federal law enforcement, who unlawfully assaults and kidnaps people will face criminal charges from my office,” says Larry Krasner.
Jul 23, 2020 / John Nichols
When Will the Media Stop Grading Trump on a Curve? When Will the Media Stop Grading Trump on a Curve?
The claim that Trump has adopted a somber new tone is plausible only if we completely ignore what he is actually saying.
Jul 22, 2020 / Jeet Heer