Government

The Capitol, Fortified

The Capitol, Fortified The Capitol, Fortified

One week on from Trump’s riot, heavy fencing surrounds the Capitol complex and a swath of Washington is locked down tight.

Jan 14, 2021 / Andrew McCormick

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There Can Be No ‘Unity’ With Seditious Republicans There Can Be No ‘Unity’ With Seditious Republicans

There can only be accountability from them.

Jan 14, 2021 / Elie Mystal

Trump’s Congressional Co-Conspirators Are Just As Guilty as the President

Trump’s Congressional Co-Conspirators Are Just As Guilty as the President Trump’s Congressional Co-Conspirators Are Just As Guilty as the President

Congressional Republicans continue to embrace Donald Trump’s lies and, for the most part, refuse to sanction him.

Jan 13, 2021 / John Nichols

Trump and Belichick

In a Shocker, Bill Belichick Spurns Trump’s Medal of Freedom In a Shocker, Bill Belichick Spurns Trump’s Medal of Freedom

There is no way Belichick could have avoided a jagged scar on his legacy if he had bent the knee for Trump at this moment in history.

Jan 13, 2021 / Dave Zirin

I No Longer Trust Law Enforcement to Keep Biden and Harris Safe on Inauguration Day

I No Longer Trust Law Enforcement to Keep Biden and Harris Safe on Inauguration Day I No Longer Trust Law Enforcement to Keep Biden and Harris Safe on Inauguration Day

The siege of the Capitol revealed what most Black people already knew: Law enforcement is in league with Trumpism.

Jan 13, 2021 / Elie Mystal

Too Many Shoes

Too Many Shoes Too Many Shoes

And none of them fit life.

Jan 13, 2021 / OppArt / Sue Coe

Trump Will Be Gone Soon. Now Comes the Hard Part.

Trump Will Be Gone Soon. Now Comes the Hard Part. Trump Will Be Gone Soon. Now Comes the Hard Part.

Democracy will not survive if we don’t change the ruinous establishment policies—by both parties—that brought the country to this moment.

Jan 13, 2021 / Robert L. Borosage

Biden

Progressives Know How to Turn the Page on the Trump Years. Biden Should Listen. Progressives Know How to Turn the Page on the Trump Years. Biden Should Listen.

It is vital that the incoming president launch his administration with immediate, bold reforms to address the cascading crises facing the country.

Jan 12, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Impeachment Part 2

Impeachment Part 2 Impeachment Part 2

The greatest threat to democracy? Trump.

Jan 12, 2021 / OppArt / Lalo Alcaraz

Here’s How a 14th Amendment Strategy Could Bar Trump From Ever Holding Office Again

Here’s How a 14th Amendment Strategy Could Bar Trump From Ever Holding Office Again Here’s How a 14th Amendment Strategy Could Bar Trump From Ever Holding Office Again

Impeachment and removal is the first and best option. But if Republicans prevent its completion, don’t let Trump off the hook.

Jan 12, 2021 / John Nichols

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