There Was a Smart, Progressive Way to Withdraw From Syria There Was a Smart, Progressive Way to Withdraw From Syria

Representative Ro Khanna explains how the president’s disregard for diplomacy has failed the Kurds and prospects for real and lasting peace.

Oct 21, 2019 / John Nichols

Trump’s Support May Be Dwindling, but His Assault on Regulations Continues Trump’s Support May Be Dwindling, but His Assault on Regulations Continues

The administration is planning to sabotage environmental oversight on public lands, privatize elements of the national park system, and stall the replacement of contaminated drinki...

Oct 18, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky

Trump’s Withdrawal From the Open Skies Treaty Jeopardizes US National Security Trump’s Withdrawal From the Open Skies Treaty Jeopardizes US National Security

The president’s foreign policy isn’t “America First,” it’s “America Alone.”

Oct 17, 2019 / James Carden

Welcome to the Early Stages of America’s Brexit Welcome to the Early Stages of America’s Brexit

Oct 14, 2019 / Tom Engelhardt

When Talking About the Climate Crisis, We Can’t Forget About Nuclear Weapons When Talking About the Climate Crisis, We Can’t Forget About Nuclear Weapons

Both are existential threats, but only one is getting the attention it deserves.

Oct 14, 2019 / Matt Korda

Trump’s Assault on Refugees Is Even Worse Than It Looks Trump’s Assault on Refugees Is Even Worse Than It Looks

The US was once a leader on refugee policy—then Trump came to power.

Oct 14, 2019 / Michelle Chen

How Boris Johnson Fell For America How Boris Johnson Fell For America

Britain’s prime minister is a lifelong admirer of the US. How will Brexit change his—and his country’s—special relationship?

Oct 14, 2019 / Feature / Jon Allsop

Here’s an Idea: Don’t Pay Them Here’s an Idea: Don’t Pay Them

Congressional Progressive Caucus cochair Mark Pocan has a great idea: If Trump appointees block congressional testimony, block their paychecks.

Oct 12, 2019 / John Nichols

In the Ukraine Scandal, Trump Won’t Be Taking the Fall Alone In the Ukraine Scandal, Trump Won’t Be Taking the Fall Alone

Administration stalwarts Mike Pence, Mick Mulvaney, William Barr, and Mike Pompeo are all implicated, too.

Oct 11, 2019 / Joan Walsh

Our Maniac in the White House: Tales of Woe and Resistance Our Maniac in the White House: Tales of Woe and Resistance

Trump is inflicting enormous damage with his great and unmatched idiocy. But California continues to dance to its own tune, with a raft of progressive legislation.

Oct 11, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky