Letters From the October 28-November 4, 2019, Issue Letters From the October 28-November 4, 2019, Issue
Shades of whitewashing…
Oct 15, 2019 / Our Readers and Robin D.G. Kelley
On Trump Asking China to Investigate the Bidens On Trump Asking China to Investigate the Bidens
“You really do believe he was serious?” —Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH) on ABC’s This Week Jim Jordan has said that it’s clear That this was a joke Trump contrived— Which makes i…
Oct 15, 2019 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Tide Is Turning Against Trump The Tide Is Turning Against Trump
Faced with legal and legislative setbacks and the defection of more Republicans, Trump is waging an increasingly strident propaganda war.
Oct 15, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky
Why Bother Protesting When the President Doesn’t Care? Why Bother Protesting When the President Doesn’t Care?
Richard Nixon told everyone he was indifferent to demonstration—but he was actually obsessed.
Oct 15, 2019 / Mark Engler
The Absurdist Imaginings of ‘Los Espookys’ The Absurdist Imaginings of ‘Los Espookys’
An irreverent Spanish-speaking show was a step forward for HBO, but its first season fell short of pushing the boundaries of Latinx representation.
Oct 15, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Julyssa Lopez
Why Ilhan Omar Is the Optimist in the Room Why Ilhan Omar Is the Optimist in the Room
The Minnesota representative is bringing an organizer’s mind-set to Congress.
Oct 15, 2019 / Feature / David M. Perry
Fear Is Changing Sides in Puerto Rico Fear Is Changing Sides in Puerto Rico
Representative Manuel Natal Albelo is part of a movement inspiring a new generation of activists, and striking fear into the heart of the establishment.
Oct 15, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols
Welcome to the Early Stages of America’s Brexit Welcome to the Early Stages of America’s Brexit
Oct 14, 2019 / Tom Engelhardt