Trump Was the “Central Figure” Who Set the Coup in Motion Trump Was the “Central Figure” Who Set the Coup in Motion
When Jamie Raskin says that Tuesday’s hearing will reveal evidence of wrongdoing by Trump that “cannot really be compared to anything else a president has done,” trust him.
Jul 12, 2022 / John Nichols
Bullying, Shaming, and Legislating Against LGBTQ People Are on the Rise Bullying, Shaming, and Legislating Against LGBTQ People Are on the Rise
The right is again firing up a sex and gender panic.
Jul 12, 2022 / Column / Kali Holloway
Boris Johnson’s Downfall Also Marks Brexit’s Final Act Boris Johnson’s Downfall Also Marks Brexit’s Final Act
A potent combination of sex, booze, and lies finally turned the British prime minister’s narcissism, contempt for truth, and blatant disregard for convention from personality trait...
Jul 7, 2022 / Gary Younge
How the Supreme Court Became the Extreme Court How the Supreme Court Became the Extreme Court
During the past 30 years, Republicans began stacking the court with a new kind of justice—the zealot who not only ignores precedent but ignores reality itself.
Jul 7, 2022 / Elie Mystal for The Nation
We Need Unity to Combat the Right’s Increasing Violence We Need Unity to Combat the Right’s Increasing Violence
If progressives don’t find a unifying message of community and love, and find it soon, the guns already out there may be put to use in unspeakable ways.
Jul 6, 2022 / Andrea Mazzarino
The Victim Blaming of the Victorious Right The Victim Blaming of the Victorious Right
Having the Supreme Court on their side isn’t enough. Reactionaries also want you to stop fighting back.
Jul 5, 2022 / Jeet Heer
How Paula Rego’s Abortion Pictures Changed the Conversation How Paula Rego’s Abortion Pictures Changed the Conversation
When well-meaning critics described her subjects as downtrodden, Rego shot back, “These women are not victims.”
Jul 1, 2022 / Margaret Spillane
Investigate Ron Johnson’s Role in the January 6 Coup Attempt Investigate Ron Johnson’s Role in the January 6 Coup Attempt
The senator played a part in Trump’s scheme, and his actions need to be investigated by the January 6 Committee and the Department of Justice.
Jun 30, 2022 / John Nichols
Warning: This Supreme Court Is Hazardous to Your Health Warning: This Supreme Court Is Hazardous to Your Health
The past week has effectively supplied us with the data on two natural experiments that reveal just how dangerous this court is.
Jun 30, 2022 / Gregg Gonsalves
Mark Meadows Is the Biggest January 6 Coward. Also, Perhaps, a Criminal. Mark Meadows Is the Biggest January 6 Coward. Also, Perhaps, a Criminal.
The Trump chief of staff should be in prosecutors’ crosshairs, not for his cowardice but for his support for Trump’s violent coup attempt.
Jun 29, 2022 / Joan Walsh