Election 2020

Why Does the Media Care More About “the Slap” Than Trump’s Missing Call Logs?

Why Does the Media Care More About “the Slap” Than Trump’s Missing Call Logs? Why Does the Media Care More About “the Slap” Than Trump’s Missing Call Logs?

After helping to create the former president, the mainstream media still does not know how to cover him.

Apr 1, 2022 / Elie Mystal

It’s Come to This: I Believe John Bolton

It’s Come to This: I Believe John Bolton It’s Come to This: I Believe John Bolton

Trump’s former national security adviser is stating the obvious: Of course the twice-impeached president is lying about the 457 minutes missing from his January 6 phone logs.

Mar 31, 2022 / Joan Walsh

Ginni and Clarence Thomas

The Corruption of Clarence and Ginni Thomas The Corruption of Clarence and Ginni Thomas

Texts between the justice’s wife and the Trump White House reveal the extent of her involvement in trying to subvert the election of Joe Biden.

Mar 25, 2022 / Joan Walsh

Yes, Black Voters Feel Let Down by Biden

Yes, Black Voters Feel Let Down by Biden Yes, Black Voters Feel Let Down by Biden

From police reform to voting rights, Black voters are still waiting for action from the administration they helped put in power.

Mar 4, 2022 / Column / Elie Mystal

Former vice president Mike Pence

Is Mike Pence Really the Future of the Republican Party? Is Mike Pence Really the Future of the Republican Party?

Finally, Pence publicly rebuked Trump for claiming the vice president could have overturned the election. He should have spoken up about Trump’s plans to hold on to power much soon...

Feb 7, 2022 / Joan Walsh

Rep. Bennie Thompson

Don’t Sleep on the January 6 Committee Don’t Sleep on the January 6 Committee

I’d like it to be more public and to have more hearings. But it’s finding devastating evidence that Trump and friends broke the law.

Feb 3, 2022 / Joan Walsh

Four Israeli police officers surround a Palestinian man behind a fence.

Biden’s Pledges to Palestinians—a Year of Disappointment Biden’s Pledges to Palestinians—a Year of Disappointment

The new administration promised a policy based on valuing Palestinian and Israeli lives equally. That promise has not been kept.

Jan 24, 2022 / James Zogby

George Floyd protest in Minneapolis

The Protest Movement and the Protest Government The Protest Movement and the Protest Government

No one acquainted with right-wing media can doubt that anger over the 2020 riots—in Portland, Seattle, Kenosha, Philadelphia, and elsewhere—fed the wildness of the January 6 riot.

Jan 14, 2022 / David Bromwich

Schumer, Biden, and Pelosi

Attention, Democrats: The Constitution Trumps the Filibuster Attention, Democrats: The Constitution Trumps the Filibuster

In the case of voting rights legislation, the filibuster is not applicable, or even relevant.

Jan 10, 2022 / Herman Schwartz

Democracy Is on the Ballot in 2022. Summer Lee Is Ready for This Fight.

Democracy Is on the Ballot in 2022. Summer Lee Is Ready for This Fight. Democracy Is on the Ballot in 2022. Summer Lee Is Ready for This Fight.

Midterm candidates like Pennsylvania’s Lee are prepared to hold insurrectionist Republicans to account and to boldly defend free elections.

Jan 7, 2022 / John Nichols

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