Is Bidenomics Ready for the Campaign Trail? Is Bidenomics Ready for the Campaign Trail?
The president is touting the strength of the economy in his reelection campaign. But there's no guarantee voters will bite.
Aug 21, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
The Real Hunter Biden Scandal The Real Hunter Biden Scandal
Joe Biden’s empathy is admirable. But it shouldn’t just be reserved for family.
Aug 18, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Trump’s (Still) the One Trump’s (Still) the One
Despite the Georgia indictments—and all his other legal troubles—Democrats are still going to have to beat him next November.
Aug 17, 2023 / John Nichols
Inflation Is Falling. So Why Are the Fiscal Austerians Back in the Headlines? Inflation Is Falling. So Why Are the Fiscal Austerians Back in the Headlines?
The latest scare was over the Social Security trust fund. The endgame is not to get rid of inflation, or to protect American workers, but to destroy their power.
Aug 16, 2023 / Marshall Auerback
The Promise of Justice in Fani Willis’s Indictment The Promise of Justice in Fani Willis’s Indictment
Don’t overlook the deep historical significance in the fact that it’s in Fulton County, Ga., that Trump might meet his most dramatic comeuppance.
Aug 15, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Trump Has Never Been More Vulnerable Trump Has Never Been More Vulnerable
The former president thinks he’s invincible. But after yesterday’s indictment in Georgia, getting through what’s coming next would take superpowers he doesn’t have.
Aug 15, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
Please, Please Stop Blaming “Progressives” for Donald Trump’s Fascism Please, Please Stop Blaming “Progressives” for Donald Trump’s Fascism
He’ll attack the prosecutors and judges bringing him to justice for “criminalizing” politics no matter what Democrats say.
Aug 11, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Why Does This Racist Keep Getting Silicon Valley Money? Why Does This Racist Keep Getting Silicon Valley Money?
The charmed life of Richard Hanania.
Aug 11, 2023 / Jeet Heer
A GOP Debate Without Trump Is the Definition of Pointlessness A GOP Debate Without Trump Is the Definition of Pointlessness
If the former president doesn’t show up to the upcoming first debate, it will only make his “rivals” look more pathetic.
Aug 11, 2023 / John Nichols
What's With All the Swole Politicians? What's With All the Swole Politicians?
Everywhere you look, a politics guy is sharing an intense workout video. What is going on?
Aug 10, 2023 / Mathew Rodriguez