A Trump Baby Boom? A Baby Bust Is More Likely. A Trump Baby Boom? A Baby Bust Is More Likely.
The New York Times credulously covers alleged administration plans to hike the US birthrate—as Trump slashes the safety net.
Apr 24, 2025 / Joan Walsh
Rural Trump Voters Won’t Regret Their Vote Until Democrats Fight for Them Rural Trump Voters Won’t Regret Their Vote Until Democrats Fight for Them
Taking away healthcare coverage isn’t just “morally wrong and politically suicidal,” in Senator Josh Hawley’s apt phrase. It’s also putting pressure on rural members of Congress.
Apr 23, 2025 / Erica Etelson
Culture Therapy Culture Therapy
Films to remember for pre-Trumpian times and inspiration.
Apr 22, 2025 / Michele Willens and Lily Corvo
Pete Hegseth Is Self-Destructing at Lightning Speed Pete Hegseth Is Self-Destructing at Lightning Speed
A new Signal scandal. Personnel nightmares. A torrent of leaks and condemnations. It’s almost as if he was a terrible choice for this gig.
Apr 22, 2025 / Chris Lehmann
This President Has Many Puppet Masters This President Has Many Puppet Masters
Trump’s Weekend at Bernie’s White House is inherently chaotic.
Apr 21, 2025 / Jeet Heer
Chris Van Hollen Shows Us One Person Can Make a Difference Chris Van Hollen Shows Us One Person Can Make a Difference
The Maryland senator put a wedge between Trump and Salvadoran dictator Bukele and showed Democrats how to find their spines.
Apr 21, 2025 / Joan Walsh
Can Steve Kerr Light an Anti-Trump Fire in the Sports World? Can Steve Kerr Light an Anti-Trump Fire in the Sports World?
The coach of the Golden State Warriors stands up to bullies like Donald Trump. Let’s hope that others in the NBA will follow suit.
Apr 18, 2025 / Dave Zirin
Shawn Fain for President! Shawn Fain for President!
Centrist Democrats hate the union leader because he puts the working class first.
Apr 18, 2025 / Jeet Heer
If Trump Sounds Like He Wants a Police State, That’s Because He Does If Trump Sounds Like He Wants a Police State, That’s Because He Does
And so do all of his cronies.
Apr 18, 2025 / Chris Lehmann
