Joe Biden, Culture Warrior Joe Biden, Culture Warrior
The president’s freedom agenda can win—if he doesn’t embrace austerity.
May 15, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Republican Voters Are Ready for the Next Culture War Republican Voters Are Ready for the Next Culture War
After Donald Trump was found liable for battery and defamation in federal court, his base has continued to rally behind him.
May 12, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
The Suits at CNN Have Always Loved Trump The Suits at CNN Have Always Loved Trump
Despite a recent fake public fight, the network is happy to continue profiting from promoting Trump.
May 12, 2023 / Jeet Heer
CNN Showcases Trump. He Brutalizes One of Its Stars—and the Truth. CNN Showcases Trump. He Brutalizes One of Its Stars—and the Truth.
Despite her best efforts, moderator Kaitlan Collins could not “fact-check a lie machine,” in one CNN star’s words. It was a predictable shit show.
May 10, 2023 / Joan Walsh
A New Southern Strategy to Repair Our Democracy A New Southern Strategy to Repair Our Democracy
In spite of everything stacked against it, a new generation of progressive Southern voters is rising.
May 10, 2023 / Tory Gavito
The RNC’s Embarrassing AI-Generated Attack Ad The RNC’s Embarrassing AI-Generated Attack Ad
In response to President Biden’s announcement that he would seek reelection, both the Republican National Committee and Donald Trump have shown signs of desperation.
May 5, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Sean McElwee’s Betting Against Democracy Sean McElwee’s Betting Against Democracy
The Data for Progress founder’s gambling isn’t just a bad habit. It’s a symptom of the decay of solidarity.
May 1, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Pick ’Em: Making Sense of the Free-for-All Primary for Mayor of Philadelphia Pick ’Em: Making Sense of the Free-for-All Primary for Mayor of Philadelphia
For a job the current incumbent seems eager to leave, the contest has drawn a remarkably diverse field of candidates—and no obvious front-runner.
Apr 26, 2023 / Gene Seymour
Arizona Democrats Want the National Party to Join Their Fight to Oust Kyrsten Sinema Arizona Democrats Want the National Party to Join Their Fight to Oust Kyrsten Sinema
Senate leaders are still trying to keep the independent happy. Arizona Dems are done with that.
Apr 25, 2023 / John Nichols
Is Donald Trump’s Luck About to Run Out in a Manhattan Court? Is Donald Trump’s Luck About to Run Out in a Manhattan Court?
While Fani Willis deliberates and Jack Smith investigates, E. Jean Carroll finally gets her day in court.
Apr 25, 2023 / Francis Wilkinson