Trump and Pardons Trump and Pardons
The power to pardon is something he likes. It makes him feel king-like and strong. It’s lucky his kids and his cronies include So many who’ve done something wrong.
Dec 15, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Joe Biden Needs to Revive the Spirit of Tammany Hall Joe Biden Needs to Revive the Spirit of Tammany Hall
In the current crisis, Americans needs fewer high-minded speeches and more jobs and money.
Dec 14, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Senator Ron Johnson No Longer Has Constituents; He Has a Boss, a Don Senator Ron Johnson No Longer Has Constituents; He Has a Boss, a Don
He’s planned a hearing to promote fantasies about “irregularities,” and threatens to disrupt certification of the Electoral College vote.
Dec 11, 2020 / John Nichols
Trumpists Are Ranting About Election Fraud as Americans Die of Covid Trumpists Are Ranting About Election Fraud as Americans Die of Covid
This during the deadliest week so far in the pandemic, with infection rates at upwards of 220,000 per day.
Dec 11, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
A Very Trumpian Christmas Surprise? Signs Point to a Possible US Attack on Iran A Very Trumpian Christmas Surprise? Signs Point to a Possible US Attack on Iran
Now is the time to prevent a possible strike on Iran, before Trump’s military posturing becomes military action.
Dec 10, 2020 / Michael T. Klare
So When Can I Get the Covid Vaccine? So When Can I Get the Covid Vaccine?
And why do I still have to wear a mask?
Dec 10, 2020 / Gregg Gonsalves
Trump’s Last Gasp Is a Scheme to Disenfranchise 20,756,421 American Voters—and He’s Getting Help Trump’s Last Gasp Is a Scheme to Disenfranchise 20,756,421 American Voters—and He’s Getting Help
By embracing a Texas lawsuit to cancel the results from Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Georgia, the president pushes the ultimate voter suppression.
Dec 9, 2020 / John Nichols
Biden Must Block Trump’s Arms Sale to the UAE Biden Must Block Trump’s Arms Sale to the UAE
It will escalate a regional arms race and strengthen a regime guilty of war crimes and other human rights violations.
Dec 9, 2020 / Michael Eisner and Sarah Leah Whitson
Trump’s Dilemma: Who Will Give Him Asylum Now? Trump’s Dilemma: Who Will Give Him Asylum Now?
The best candidate, by far, is Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, the despotic ruler of North Korea.
Dec 8, 2020 / Ariel Dorfman
Detective Trump Is on the Case Detective Trump Is on the Case
So many people to pardon, so little time.
Dec 8, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow