The Democrats Might Actually Have a Strategy to Block Amy Coney Barrett The Democrats Might Actually Have a Strategy to Block Amy Coney Barrett
Democratic senators demonstrated unusual discipline as they hammered away at Barrett’s threat to the Affordable Care Act. The problem is, it may not be enough.
Oct 13, 2020 / Elie Mystal
A Strong Step Toward an Antitrust Revival A Strong Step Toward an Antitrust Revival
Taking on technology’s Big Four isn’t for the faint of heart.
Oct 13, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
UNCOUNTED, a Memorial for People Killed by Law Enforcement Officers UNCOUNTED, a Memorial for People Killed by Law Enforcement Officers
Countless men, women, and children have been killed at the hands of US law enforcement officers. Breonna Taylor was murdered by Louisville police on March 13, 2020, and recently he...
Oct 13, 2020 / OppArt / Coco Howard
Trump Deploys the Strongman’s Playbook Trump Deploys the Strongman’s Playbook
There seems to be no limit to the damage he’s willing to inflict on the country’s democratic structures in his efforts to save his chances for reelection.
Oct 13, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
President Quack Is Ready to Hawk His Magic Elixir President Quack Is Ready to Hawk His Magic Elixir
Trump’s claim to personal victory over Covid-19 is a dangerous lie both for himself and the nation.
Oct 12, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Lindsey Graham’s Desperation Is Getting Deadly Lindsey Graham’s Desperation Is Getting Deadly
Graham is risking his Senate seat and public health by refusing to take a Covid test before SCOTUS hearings. His GOP colleagues could stop him, but they won’t.
Oct 12, 2020 / Joan Walsh
What History Tells Us About Trump’s Implosion and Biden’s Opportunity What History Tells Us About Trump’s Implosion and Biden’s Opportunity
Political scientist Stephen Skowronek discusses whether a President Biden could become an era-shaping leader.
Oct 12, 2020 / Q&A / Richard Kreitner
31 Days Until the Election 31 Days Until the Election
The death toll rises while Trump blusters.
Oct 10, 2020 / OppArt / Bill Bramhall
It’s Time to Put Some Muscle Behind the 25th Amendment It’s Time to Put Some Muscle Behind the 25th Amendment
Representative Jamie Raskin has long advocated for structures to assess the fitness of presidents. Now House Speaker Nancy Pelosi agrees.
Oct 10, 2020 / John Nichols
Trump Keeps Inciting Domestic Terrorism Trump Keeps Inciting Domestic Terrorism
Even after the FBI disrupted an alleged terrorist plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the president keeps fanning the flames of violence.
Oct 9, 2020 / Jeet Heer