Government

Representative Jamie Raskin

Jamie Raskin’s Passionate Prosecution Is Convicting Trump in the Eyes of History Jamie Raskin’s Passionate Prosecution Is Convicting Trump in the Eyes of History

Senate Republicans may not permit accountability. But the lead impeachment manager’s argument leaves no doubt how history will judge Trump.

Feb 10, 2021 / John Nichols

The American Example Is Shakier Than Ever

The American Example Is Shakier Than Ever The American Example Is Shakier Than Ever

Joe Biden claims that “multilateralism is back.” But can the rest of the world trust us?

Feb 10, 2021 / John Feffer

The Case for Blue-State Secession

The Case for Blue-State Secession The Case for Blue-State Secession

It’s the only way to ensure democracy and equal justice, not just for blue-state residents but for citizens in all 50 states.

Feb 10, 2021 / Feature / Nathan Newman

GOP Senators Face a Reckoning Over Impeachment

GOP Senators Face a Reckoning Over Impeachment GOP Senators Face a Reckoning Over Impeachment

They’re in a politically perilous position: If they defend Trump, they alienate the majority of voters; if they vote to convict, they alienate their own base.

Feb 9, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

Party of Trump

Party of Trump Party of Trump

Name of the Rose.

Feb 9, 2021 / OppArt / Ed Hall

President Donald Trump

Will American Sports Recover From Trumpism? Will American Sports Recover From Trumpism?

Over the past four years, Trumpism has gradually replaced sports as America’s most compelling live entertainment.

Feb 9, 2021 / Robert Lipsyte

Sawant Recall

Big Business Goes Up Against Democracy in Seattle Big Business Goes Up Against Democracy in Seattle

Local corporate interests are trying to recall elected City Council member Kshama Sawant.

Feb 9, 2021 / Jonathan Rosenblum

Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer

Democrats Have Inherited a Broken Senate. Can They Make It Work? Democrats Have Inherited a Broken Senate. Can They Make It Work?

Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer has his work cut out for him. Here are four ways he could make the Senate work.

Feb 9, 2021 / Feature / John Nichols

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Letters From the February 22/March 1, 2021, Issue Letters From the February 22/March 1, 2021, Issue

Overtures to Trump voters… Paging the Surgeon General… Post-progressive aid?… Seeing the work… Appreciating Alterman…

Feb 9, 2021 / Letters / Our Readers

Larry Summers Is Still Worth Ignoring

Larry Summers Is Still Worth Ignoring Larry Summers Is Still Worth Ignoring

Shut out of power, the onetime wunderkind tries to grab the spotlight with an attention-getting argument.

Feb 8, 2021 / Jeet Heer

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