Government

A woman holds the leg of an officer arresting her

Debt Relief for Tyrants Is a Terrible Idea Debt Relief for Tyrants Is a Terrible Idea

Bernie Sanders and Ilhan Omar want to cancel the debts of the world’s poorest countries. In some cases, that’s a big mistake.

Jun 3, 2020 / Helen C. Epstein

Masha Gessen on Trump’s ‘Autocratic Attempt’ on America

Masha Gessen on Trump’s ‘Autocratic Attempt’ on America Masha Gessen on Trump’s ‘Autocratic Attempt’ on America

The author of Surviving Autocracy argues that ideals are needed to defeat Trumpism but they’re missing from the Democratic Party.

Jun 3, 2020 / Q&A / Stephanie deGooyer

Could Covid-19 Mean the End of Asylum Law in the United States?

Could Covid-19 Mean the End of Asylum Law in the United States? Could Covid-19 Mean the End of Asylum Law in the United States?

“Public health” fears are being used to keep out asylum seekers and immigrants—will they ever be let back in?

Jun 3, 2020 / Jack Herrera and Quito Tsui

‘Justice Does Not Equal Convictions’

‘Justice Does Not Equal Convictions’ ‘Justice Does Not Equal Convictions’

Scenes from a pandemic: 10

Jun 3, 2020 / no-paywall / Anna Simonton

Donald Trump

The President Wants You to Be Misinformed The President Wants You to Be Misinformed

Trump’s presidency is the culmination of decades of misinformation emanating from the White House.

Jun 3, 2020 / Rebecca Gordon

How White People Can Step Up—and Step Back—Right Now

How White People Can Step Up—and Step Back—Right Now How White People Can Step Up—and Step Back—Right Now

Listen, learn, and do what you’re asked to do.

Jun 3, 2020 / Joan Walsh

The FBI Finds ‘No Intel Indicating Antifa Involvement’ in Sunday’s Violence

The FBI Finds ‘No Intel Indicating Antifa Involvement’ in Sunday’s Violence The FBI Finds ‘No Intel Indicating Antifa Involvement’ in Sunday’s Violence

Trump wants to designate antifa a terrorist organization, despite lack of authority and evidence of wrongdoing.

Jun 2, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

The Question Isn’t Whether Trump Will Go Full Authoritarian—It’s How We’ll Respond

The Question Isn’t Whether Trump Will Go Full Authoritarian—It’s How We’ll Respond The Question Isn’t Whether Trump Will Go Full Authoritarian—It’s How We’ll Respond

We know that no one is coming to save us from Trump. So how will we save ourselves?

Jun 2, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Trump in front of an American flag

Time to Fundamentally Rethink What Trump Means by Security Time to Fundamentally Rethink What Trump Means by Security

The challenge for his successor will be how to dig out from the rubble.

Jun 2, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

A Fourth Inspector General Bites the Dust

A Fourth Inspector General Bites the Dust A Fourth Inspector General Bites the Dust

The IG had Pompeo in his sights. An IG’s independence is required— Or was. Pompeo needed just a word With Trump to get that pesky fellow fired.

Jun 2, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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