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No, We Do Not Need New Anti-Terrorism Laws to Combat Right-Wing Extremists No, We Do Not Need New Anti-Terrorism Laws to Combat Right-Wing Extremists

In the wake of the storming of the Capitol, many people have begun calling to expand the War on Terror. This would be a grave error.

Jan 11, 2021 / Editorial / Moustafa Bayoumi

Military in the Capitol Insurrection Should Face Courts-Martial

Military in the Capitol Insurrection Should Face Courts-Martial Military in the Capitol Insurrection Should Face Courts-Martial

Involvement of current and former troops in a failed putsch strikes at the heart of democracy. The response can’t be left to law enforcement alone.

Jan 11, 2021 / Jeet Heer

The GOP’s Moral Gap

The GOP’s Moral Gap The GOP’s Moral Gap

Increase stimulus? No. Tax breaks for the wealthy? AOK.

Jan 11, 2021 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Rev. Raphael Warnock’s Bend-the-Arc Faith Is Precisely What the Senate Needs

Rev. Raphael Warnock’s Bend-the-Arc Faith Is Precisely What the Senate Needs Rev. Raphael Warnock’s Bend-the-Arc Faith Is Precisely What the Senate Needs

A historic Senate runoff victory in Georgia has given America a measure of progress that should be cherished and built upon.

Jan 11, 2021 / John Nichols

Montana’s Face-Off Over Face Masks

Montana’s Face-Off Over Face Masks Montana’s Face-Off Over Face Masks

What happens when too many people don’t care about saving lives.

Jan 11, 2021 / Feature / Gwen Florio

Impeach—and Hold the Articles, if Necessary—Is the Right Way Forward

Impeach—and Hold the Articles, if Necessary—Is the Right Way Forward Impeach—and Hold the Articles, if Necessary—Is the Right Way Forward

Some Democrats worry that a Senate trial could paralyze Biden’s first 100 days. That’s no reason not to impeach Trump. It could be cause to pause after that.

Jan 10, 2021 / Joan Walsh

210 House Democrats Endorse Trump’s Immediate Impeachment

210 House Democrats Endorse Trump’s Immediate Impeachment 210 House Democrats Endorse Trump’s Immediate Impeachment

If Pence does not invoke the 25th Amendment by Tuesday morning, House Democrats will impeach.

Jan 10, 2021 / John Nichols

America After The Donald

America After The Donald America After The Donald

It’s going to be quite a task in a world that needs so much else just to demine the American system after he leaves the White House.

Jan 8, 2021 / Tom Engelhardt

The Enablers of Insurrection Should Be Ostracized

The Enablers of Insurrection Should Be Ostracized The Enablers of Insurrection Should Be Ostracized

A corrupt and seditious president has constructed a system of impunity. But there are still ways to punish those who helped him.

Jan 8, 2021 / Jeet Heer

No Excuses: Biden Can Help End Racist Police Violence—From Day 1

No Excuses: Biden Can Help End Racist Police Violence—From Day 1 No Excuses: Biden Can Help End Racist Police Violence—From Day 1

The incoming president said Black Lives Matter. Now it’s time for him to prove he means it.

Jan 8, 2021 / Column / Elie Mystal

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