Hungarian Rhapsody: The Right Dreams of an “American Orbánism” Hungarian Rhapsody: The Right Dreams of an “American Orbánism”
Whether it’s a new variation of “the socialism of fools” or the same old fascist shell game, the Hungarian leader’s illiberal democracy has the American right under its spell.
May 23, 2022 / Jeet Heer
Insurrectionist Doug Mastriano Should Be Barred From the Pennsylvania Ballot Insurrectionist Doug Mastriano Should Be Barred From the Pennsylvania Ballot
Details of Mastriano’s involvement with the coup attempt are overwhelming—and disqualify him under the 14th Amendment, argue constitutional lawyers.
May 23, 2022 / John Nichols
George W. Bush Stumbles Into a Moment of Truth George W. Bush Stumbles Into a Moment of Truth
The former president’s gaffe reminds us that his launching of a criminal war still demands justice.
May 20, 2022 / Jeet Heer
AIPAC’s Dangerous New Antidemocratic Project AIPAC’s Dangerous New Antidemocratic Project
In the name of supporting Israel, the lobbying group has created a new super PAC that is only too happy to boost candidates that threaten our democracy.
May 20, 2022 / Ezra Oliff-Lieberman
Last Thoughts (Let’s Hope) About Madison Cawthorn Last Thoughts (Let’s Hope) About Madison Cawthorn
Will he host a Fox show after his defeat? Or show up in headlines for indulging his gun-love or democracy-hate? Either way, the poison he spewed is still with us.
May 20, 2022 / Joan Walsh
“Case Numbers Don’t Matter”—and Other Fatal Covid Fallacies “Case Numbers Don’t Matter”—and Other Fatal Covid Fallacies
The logic behind “cases don’t matter”—the drumbeat of medical professionals pushing us back to normal—is a direct violation of the oath to “first, do no harm.”
May 19, 2022 / Gregg Gonsalves
Summer Lee Shows Progressive Ideals Can Overcome Corporate Smears Summer Lee Shows Progressive Ideals Can Overcome Corporate Smears
The Pennsylvanian is one of several progressives who are leading in key races nationwide, beating super PAC cash and centrist candidates.
May 18, 2022 / John Nichols
When Right-Wing Attacks on School Textbooks Fell Short When Right-Wing Attacks on School Textbooks Fell Short
Some essential lessons from an earlier culture war.
May 18, 2022 / Jonathan Zimmerman
The War on the Progressive Wing of the Democratic Party The War on the Progressive Wing of the Democratic Party
Corporate interests are coming for the millions of progressive voters who joined with the center left to elect Joe Biden and a Democratic Congress.
May 16, 2022 / Jeff Weaver
Elise Stefanik’s Crocodile Tears Over the Buffalo Massacre Elise Stefanik’s Crocodile Tears Over the Buffalo Massacre
Two opportunists demonstrate the triumph of Trumpist racism and conspiracy theories.
May 16, 2022 / Jeet Heer