Elections

Why the January 6 Hearings Are a Trap

Why the January 6 Hearings Are a Trap Why the January 6 Hearings Are a Trap

It’s absurd to try to hold GOP accountable while conspicuously reaching across the aisle.

Jun 25, 2022 / Column / Jeet Heer

With “Dobbs,” Women Are No Longer Full Citizens. We Can Still Fight Back.

With “Dobbs,” Women Are No Longer Full Citizens. We Can Still Fight Back. With “Dobbs,” Women Are No Longer Full Citizens. We Can Still Fight Back.

We must fight loudly and demand that our representatives address the real consequences of today’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

Jun 24, 2022 / Elizabeth Gregory

Boris Johnson leaving Downing Street

Boris Johnson’s Days Are Numbered Boris Johnson’s Days Are Numbered

The Tory prime minister’s ethical lapses are legion, constant, and shocking.

Jun 24, 2022 / Gary Younge

Why Centrist Democrats Love Promoting Right-Wing Extremists

Why Centrist Democrats Love Promoting Right-Wing Extremists Why Centrist Democrats Love Promoting Right-Wing Extremists

Having nothing of substance to offer, the party establishment thinks supporting Trumpists is a clever move. But they are playing with fire.

Jun 24, 2022 / Jeet Heer

Photo of Jan 6 hearing.

The Fascist Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight The Fascist Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight

The latest January 6 hearing shows how close Trump and his toadies came to overturning democracy, despite their ridiculous incompetence.

Jun 24, 2022 / Joan Walsh

A woman in a colorful jacket holds up a ballot.

In Colombia, “a Government of the Callused Hands” In Colombia, “a Government of the Callused Hands”

In Francia Marquez’s hometown, those have suffered the brunt of the violence and inequality are welcoming a new future.

Jun 24, 2022 / Laura Carlsen

People sit below a screen with a screencap of Donald Trump from C-SPAN.

The Democrats Have a Winning Message: “Stop Dangerous Extremists” The Democrats Have a Winning Message: “Stop Dangerous Extremists”

Forty reasons the GOP is “a clear and present danger to American democracy.”

Jun 22, 2022 / Mark Green

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Brace Yourself for a New Surge of Republican Homophobia Brace Yourself for a New Surge of Republican Homophobia

Despite gestures at moderation, the party’s anti-LGBTQ bigotry has returned to the fore.

Jun 21, 2022 / Jeet Heer

Sarahana Shrestha

Why This N.Y. Socialist Is Running on Climate Why This N.Y. Socialist Is Running on Climate

Sarahana Shrestha wants the public sector to supply the state’s energy. Will the idea help her win a state Assembly seat?

Jun 21, 2022 / Q&A / Liza Featherstone

January 6th committee hearing

To Avert January 6, We Needed Whistleblowers—and We Never Got Them To Avert January 6, We Needed Whistleblowers—and We Never Got Them

The Trump and Pence staffers testifying now batted down Trump’s election lies—but they never went public with the threat he posed.

Jun 17, 2022 / Joan Walsh for The Nation

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