Congress

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, both wearing masks, speak to supporters who are seated in their car.

These Are the States to Focus on to Flip the Senate These Are the States to Focus on to Flip the Senate

Democratic challengers in Georgia and Texas have a great fighting chance, and they need more help than promising contenders in other states.

Oct 16, 2020 / Steve Phillips

There Is Only One Solution to the Amy Coney Barrett Debacle

There Is Only One Solution to the Amy Coney Barrett Debacle There Is Only One Solution to the Amy Coney Barrett Debacle

Yes, Democrats must expand the courts. Here’s why, and here’s how.

Oct 15, 2020 / Column / Elie Mystal

Amy Coney Barrett Displays Her Twisted Views on Voting Rights

Amy Coney Barrett Displays Her Twisted Views on Voting Rights Amy Coney Barrett Displays Her Twisted Views on Voting Rights

Coney Barrett offered a “virtue-based” defense of why some felons should be allowed to own guns, but not to vote.

Oct 13, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Term Limit the Supreme Court

Term Limit the Supreme Court Term Limit the Supreme Court

In the midst of another confirmation circus, Representative Ro Khanna proposes to stop the madness by limiting justices to single 18-year terms.

Oct 13, 2020 / John Nichols

iPhone displaying icons of the four big tech companies

A Strong Step Toward an Antitrust Revival A Strong Step Toward an Antitrust Revival

Taking on technology’s Big Four isn’t for the faint of heart.

Oct 13, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

It’s Time to Put Some Muscle Behind the 25th Amendment

It’s Time to Put Some Muscle Behind the 25th Amendment It’s Time to Put Some Muscle Behind the 25th Amendment

Representative Jamie Raskin has long advocated for structures to assess the fitness of presidents. Now House Speaker Nancy Pelosi agrees.

Oct 10, 2020 / John Nichols

Amy Coney Barrett

The Democrats Need to Prepare for the Supreme Court to Overturn ‘Roe v. Wade’ The Democrats Need to Prepare for the Supreme Court to Overturn ‘Roe v. Wade’

Biden has promised to codify abortion rights should the new, more conservative court overturn Roe. It’s a solution that sounds good but is far from sufficient.

Oct 7, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Head of State

Head of State Head of State

His nibs

Oct 7, 2020 / OppArt / Ed Hall

Burning Man 2020

Burning Man 2020 Burning Man 2020

Top of the world, ma.

Oct 6, 2020 / OppArt / Steve Brodner

31 Days Until the Election

31 Days Until the Election 31 Days Until the Election

Vanity UnFair: Trump dismantles democracy.

Oct 3, 2020 / OppArt / Mark Bryan

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