Donald Trump Is the Greatest Threat to American Democracy in Our Lifetime Donald Trump Is the Greatest Threat to American Democracy in Our Lifetime
His lies about voter fraud are a prelude to massive voter suppression.
Nov 28, 2016 / Ari Berman
It’s Time to Retire Steny Hoyer It’s Time to Retire Steny Hoyer
Nancy Pelosi’s leadership is essential to an opposition Democratic Party, but her whip, Steny Hoyer, is a favorite of lobbyists and corporations.
Nov 28, 2016 / Robert L. Borosage
Donald Trump Is a Hypersensitive, Tantrum-Throwing Sore Winner—but the Recount Must Go On Donald Trump Is a Hypersensitive, Tantrum-Throwing Sore Winner—but the Recount Must Go On
Perfectly reasonable plans to recount votes in three battleground states have the president-elect acting even more thin-skinned than Richard Nixon.
Nov 28, 2016 / John Nichols
No Matter Who the President Is, Islam Is an American Faith Tradition No Matter Who the President Is, Islam Is an American Faith Tradition
When they stoke fear of Muslims, Trump and his aides disparage a deeply rooted religious community that has nurtured, cherished, and built this country.
Nov 25, 2016 / John Nichols
How to Stop Trump How to Stop Trump
David Cole has some ideas. Plus Gary Younge on the vote in Muncie, Indiana, and Michelle Chen on refugees in America.
Nov 24, 2016 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Thanksgiving Celebrates Migrants Seeking Refuge From Intolerance and Threats Thanksgiving Celebrates Migrants Seeking Refuge From Intolerance and Threats
Thanksgiving is a holiday for what conservatives call “multicultural pieties”—for embracing diversity, for sharing our prosperity, for recalling the history of welcoming the strang...
Nov 24, 2016 / John Nichols
‘Alt-Right’ Is Not a Thing. It’s White Supremacy. ‘Alt-Right’ Is Not a Thing. It’s White Supremacy.
The dangerous constellation of extremists in Donald Trump’s coalition demand more precise language, and closer scrutiny.
Nov 23, 2016 / Ian Allen
The Friends and Foes of Détente With Russia The Friends and Foes of Détente With Russia
The mere adumbration of Trump–Putin cooperation has sent American Russo-phobic cold warriors into a frenzy of preemptive opposition.
Nov 23, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen
Republicans Cannot Claim a Mandate When Hillary Clinton Has a 2 Million-Vote Lead Republicans Cannot Claim a Mandate When Hillary Clinton Has a 2 Million-Vote Lead
A higher percentage of Americans rejected Trump in 2016 than rejected Romney in 2012.
Nov 23, 2016 / John Nichols
Democrats: Revoking Trump’s Fast-Track Trade Authority Is Good Policy and Good Politics Democrats: Revoking Trump’s Fast-Track Trade Authority Is Good Policy and Good Politics
Trump doesn’t need fast track to accomplish bilateral deals, but he could use it to dole out corporate favors.
Nov 23, 2016 / David Dayen