Just Another RFK Jr. Lie. I Know, Because It’s About Me. Just Another RFK Jr. Lie. I Know, Because It’s About Me.
I edited Kennedy’s error-ridden piece on a vaccine-autism link, which Salon later retracted. We caved to the truth, not Big Pharma.
Jun 22, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Let’s Stop Casually Comparing Donald Trump to Eugene Debs Let’s Stop Casually Comparing Donald Trump to Eugene Debs
Trump could, like Debs, wind up running for president from prison. But Debs was a socialist, a free speech champion, and a fearless organizer. Trump is no Eugene Debs.
Jun 21, 2023 / John Nichols
The CIA’s New Nord Stream Narrative Is Terrifying The CIA’s New Nord Stream Narrative Is Terrifying
Should we believe American officials who claim they can’t stop Ukraine from reckless escalation?
Jun 20, 2023 / Jeet Heer
If Donald Trump Went to Jail for Violating the Espionage Act, He’d Be an Exception If Donald Trump Went to Jail for Violating the Espionage Act, He’d Be an Exception
It’s only whistleblowers who do hard time. Generals and high officials typically get just a slap on the wrist.
Jun 20, 2023 / James Bamford
What Running on a Jobs Guarantee Could Mean for Democrats What Running on a Jobs Guarantee Could Mean for Democrats
Candidates hoping to win in 2024 should look to A. Philip Randolph, who knew an economy stuffed with good jobs would gain a political advantage.
Jun 15, 2023 / Katie Rader and Carissa Guadron
Cornel West Is the Right Man in the Wrong Party Cornel West Is the Right Man in the Wrong Party
An otherwise credible left-wing challenge to Biden is hampered by the dysfunctional People’s Party.
Jun 12, 2023 / Jeet Heer
It’ll Take More Than an Indictment to Make Donald Trump Face Justice It’ll Take More Than an Indictment to Make Donald Trump Face Justice
The 37-count indictment against Trump is strong, but if we want him to be held accountable, he must be defeated at the polls.
Jun 12, 2023 / Elie Mystal
Cornel West Should Not Be Running for President Cornel West Should Not Be Running for President
He doesn’t see a third party playing a spoiler role to Democrats as bad—and that’s inevitable.
Jun 8, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Mike Pence’s Presidential Amnesia Mike Pence’s Presidential Amnesia
The former vice president has entered the ring for the 2024 Republican nomination—he just wants you to forget he ever set foot in the White House.
Jun 8, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Chris Christie Tries to Go Big. It Doesn’t Work. Chris Christie Tries to Go Big. It Doesn’t Work.
Polling at less than 1 percent, Christie is welcomed to the 2024 race by those who think he’ll knock Trump out. He failed at that before, and again Tuesday.
Jun 7, 2023 / Joan Walsh