Why Does the Media Care More About “the Slap” Than Trump’s Missing Call Logs? Why Does the Media Care More About “the Slap” Than Trump’s Missing Call Logs?
After helping to create the former president, the mainstream media still does not know how to cover him.
Apr 1, 2022 / Elie Mystal
It’s Come to This: I Believe John Bolton It’s Come to This: I Believe John Bolton
Trump’s former national security adviser is stating the obvious: Of course the twice-impeached president is lying about the 457 minutes missing from his January 6 phone logs.
Mar 31, 2022 / Joan Walsh
The Corruption of Clarence and Ginni Thomas The Corruption of Clarence and Ginni Thomas
Texts between the justice’s wife and the Trump White House reveal the extent of her involvement in trying to subvert the election of Joe Biden.
Mar 25, 2022 / Joan Walsh
New York’s Lieutenant Governor’s Race Has a New Addition: Competition New York’s Lieutenant Governor’s Race Has a New Addition: Competition
Though the role has little power, in recent years the state’s governors-in-waiting have often moved up. Can Ana María Archila make the road from activist to statewide office?
Mar 15, 2022 / Ross Barkan
How Progressives Won the School Culture War—in New Hampshire! How Progressives Won the School Culture War—in New Hampshire!
An upset victory last week in a red state suggests that the Republican Party’s game plan for attacking public education may not be a winning strategy.
Mar 15, 2022 / Jennifer C. Berkshire
And the Winner of a Safe Seat in Congress Is… Elise Stefanik! And the Winner of a Safe Seat in Congress Is… Elise Stefanik!
Donald Trump’s upstate cheerleader turns out to be one of the chief beneficiaries of New York State’s congressional redistricting.
Mar 14, 2022 / Tom Gogola
Yes, Black Voters Feel Let Down by Biden Yes, Black Voters Feel Let Down by Biden
From police reform to voting rights, Black voters are still waiting for action from the administration they helped put in power.
Mar 4, 2022 / Column / Elie Mystal
Democratic Insiders Keep Bashing Progressives, but Progressives Keep Winning Key Elections Democratic Insiders Keep Bashing Progressives, but Progressives Keep Winning Key Elections
A trio of Texas congressional primaries saw progressives gain traction in the state.
Mar 3, 2022 / John Nichols
Texas Democrats Are Out to Prove “Medicare for All” Is a Winning Issue Texas Democrats Are Out to Prove “Medicare for All” Is a Winning Issue
Top contenders in the state’s primary on Tuesday, Jessica Cisneros and Greg Casar argue that after the bitter experience of the past two years, a single-payer health care system is...
Feb 28, 2022 / John Nichols
Progressive Democrats Are Gaining Ground in Texas Progressive Democrats Are Gaining Ground in Texas
Jessica Cisneros and Greg Casar have won prominent endorsements from Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Feb 23, 2022 / Aída Chávez