The Last (Michael) Waltz The Last (Michael) Waltz
We should welcome the humiliation of Trump’s hawkish, neocon national security adviser.
May 2, 2025 / Jeet Heer
Opposing Mass Deportation: What We Can Learn From the Resistance to Japanese Internment Opposing Mass Deportation: What We Can Learn From the Resistance to Japanese Internment
When the US imprisoned Japanese-Americans during WWII, public solidarity and community defense were how people supported the interned. Their strategies remain relevant today.
May 2, 2025 / Julia Piaskowski
The Right-Wing Campaign to Suppress Opposition Consolidates Its Gains The Right-Wing Campaign to Suppress Opposition Consolidates Its Gains
New laws that effectively criminalize dissent reflect the right’s disgust for politically active citizens.
May 1, 2025 / Zohra Ahmed
100 Days of Chaos and Calumnies 100 Days of Chaos and Calumnies
Where FDR used his radio addresses to reassure a distressed nation and
provide hope, Trump employs his bully pulpit and social media to shock
and appall.
Apr 29, 2025 / Robert L. Borosage
MAGA Followers Think They’re Punk Rock—but Then Why Are They All Such Cowards? MAGA Followers Think They’re Punk Rock—but Then Why Are They All Such Cowards?
Trump supporters may think they’re hardcore, but they seem to be afraid of op-eds, books, and history they can’t even bear to read.
Apr 29, 2025 / Dave Zirin
Trump Shreds the Constitution to Better Hound Immigrants and Eviscerate Universities Trump Shreds the Constitution to Better Hound Immigrants and Eviscerate Universities
In his first three months in office, Trump’s ire has been particularly ferocious on two policy areas: immigration and higher education.
Apr 25, 2025 / Sasha Abramsky
A Trump Baby Boom? A Baby Bust Is More Likely. A Trump Baby Boom? A Baby Bust Is More Likely.
The New York Times credulously covers alleged administration plans to hike the US birthrate—as Trump slashes the safety net.
Apr 24, 2025 / Joan Walsh
This President Has Many Puppet Masters This President Has Many Puppet Masters
Trump’s Weekend at Bernie’s White House is inherently chaotic.
Apr 21, 2025 / Jeet Heer
The Rise of Medical Fascism The Rise of Medical Fascism
The US medical profession’s long history of complicity with state violence has prepared it for compliance with Trump’s authoritarian orders.
Apr 21, 2025 / Eric Reinhart
Report From Europe: The Center Does Not Hold Report From Europe: The Center Does Not Hold
Frustration with established parties across Europe has created openings the right has been quick to fill. Can a divided left rally in response?
Apr 21, 2025 / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Robert L. Borosage