Elections

Mueller walks through halls of capitol building

Robert Mueller Obstructed His Own Investigation As Much as Donald Trump Robert Mueller Obstructed His Own Investigation As Much as Donald Trump

Even under the standard Mueller set for himself, he didn’t finish the job.

Apr 18, 2019 / Elie Mystal

In William Barr, Donald Trump Has Finally Found His Roy Cohn

In William Barr, Donald Trump Has Finally Found His Roy Cohn In William Barr, Donald Trump Has Finally Found His Roy Cohn

With the release of the redacted but still damning Mueller report, Attorney General William Barr will go down in history for his attempts to shield a corrupt president.

Apr 18, 2019 / Joan Walsh

Bill Barr sworn in as Attorney General

Barr Has Abandoned the Constitution in Order to Serve Trump Barr Has Abandoned the Constitution in Order to Serve Trump

In a shameless press conference, the AG came off as a defense lawyer “making a case for the president.” 

Apr 18, 2019 / John Nichols

Mueller Russia Probe

Will the Mueller Report Make the New Cold War Even Worse? Will the Mueller Report Make the New Cold War Even Worse?

How the long-anticipated report addresses—or ignores—Russiagate allegations will be vital for US-Russian relations.

Apr 17, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

William Barr leaving home

Legal Experts Say There’s No Justification for Refusing to Release the Mueller Report in Full Legal Experts Say There’s No Justification for Refusing to Release the Mueller Report in Full

During his confirmation hearing, Attorney General William Barr vowed to be as transparent as he could. He hasn’t kept his word.

Apr 16, 2019 / Joshua Holland

Democracy Spring 2016

A Progressive 1-2 Punch to Fix the US Economy A Progressive 1-2 Punch to Fix the US Economy

A Roosevelt Institute report lays out a clear and compelling plan to curb corporate power and serve the public interest.

Apr 16, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Stacey at Roosevelt

The Plan to Save Our Economy The Plan to Save Our Economy

By curbing corporate power and reinvigorating the public sector, we can create an economic and political system that works for everyone.

Apr 15, 2019 / Greg Kaufmann

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Letters From the April 29, 2019, Issue Letters From the April 29, 2019, Issue

The case against the liberal case…

Apr 15, 2019 / Letters / Our Readers

Protesting Susan Collins

Why Focusing All Our Energies on the Presidency Is a Big Mistake Why Focusing All Our Energies on the Presidency Is a Big Mistake

Expecting transformative change from the top is a recipe for disappointment. We should stop expecting saviors.

Apr 15, 2019 / Between the Lines / Laila Lalami

Beto Talks About the Costs of War

Beto Talks About the Costs of War Beto Talks About the Costs of War

Presidential contender O’Rourke says we have “completely forgotten” our constitutional responsibility to lawfully declare and end wars.

Apr 15, 2019 / Feature / John Nichols

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