Meet the Legal Theorists Behind the Financial Takeover of Puerto Rico Meet the Legal Theorists Behind the Financial Takeover of Puerto Rico
Two lawyers argue that the feds should impose “dictatorships for democracy” on cities and government bodies in fiscal crisis.
Oct 30, 2017 / Simon Davis-Cohen
Stop Listening to Trump and Start Listening to Real Populists Like Sherrod Brown Stop Listening to Trump and Start Listening to Real Populists Like Sherrod Brown
In case you missed it, the Ohio senator made a powerful speech this week against forced arbitration.
Oct 27, 2017 / John Nichols
Jane Mayer: The Problem With President Pence Jane Mayer: The Problem With President Pence
Trump is impulsive and dangerous, but Pence might be more effective.
Oct 27, 2017 / Jon Wiener
The General Speaks The General Speaks
“Video Disproves Story Kelly Told About Lawmaker” —The New York Times At first, he spoke with feeling and made sense. Then, suddenly, toward lies and slurs he lurched. He gave us a…
Oct 26, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
In the Era of Trump, Illusions Are Not Reserved for Halloween In the Era of Trump, Illusions Are Not Reserved for Halloween
Be afraid.
Oct 26, 2017 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Jeff Flake’s Call of Conscience Will Not Be Answered by Soulless Republicans Jeff Flake’s Call of Conscience Will Not Be Answered by Soulless Republicans
If a president is dangerous, he should be checked and balanced by Congress. But this Republican Congress still chooses partisanship over principle.
Oct 24, 2017 / John Nichols
Russian Trolling of US Social Media May Have Been Much Greater Than We Thought Russian Trolling of US Social Media May Have Been Much Greater Than We Thought
The latest revelations from inside Russia heighten concern over Moscow’s Internet “troll farm.”
Oct 23, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss
In the Fight to Save Health Care, the Heroes Ride on Wheelchairs—and Wear Pink In the Fight to Save Health Care, the Heroes Ride on Wheelchairs—and Wear Pink
Once again, women, people with disabilities, queer people, and people of color are at the forefront of the struggle to save this country from itself.
Oct 23, 2017 / Jennifer Flynn
Trump’s Latest Get-Rich-Quick Scheme: Pass His Own Tax Plan Trump’s Latest Get-Rich-Quick Scheme: Pass His Own Tax Plan
Trump and many members of his cabinet would reap billions if the GOP tax cuts become law.
Oct 20, 2017 / George Zornick
The GOP Tax Plan Fails the Children The GOP Tax Plan Fails the Children
By not expanding the Child Tax Credit, Republicans have missed a chance to help every struggling American family.
Oct 20, 2017 / Bryce Covert