John Roberts Is Putting His Thumb on the Impeachment Scale John Roberts Is Putting His Thumb on the Impeachment Scale
The chief justice is wielding the little power he has in the impeachment trial in support of the Republican side.
Jan 24, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Finally, a Bipartisan Bill That Would Help All Families Finally, a Bipartisan Bill That Would Help All Families
The Bennet-Romney proposal includes a child allowance, which would reduce childhood poverty as well as benefit those further up the income ladder.
Jan 24, 2020 / Mike Konczal
Stumbling Toward Doomsday Stumbling Toward Doomsday
With the Doomsday Clock now set to 100 seconds to midnight, elder statesmen and scientists urge action.
Jan 23, 2020 / James Carden
The Pentagon’s New Budget Is a Recipe For Disaster The Pentagon’s New Budget Is a Recipe For Disaster
Taxpayer dollars will continue to pour into a revolving-door industry with little oversight and outrageous spending.
Jan 23, 2020 / Mandy Smithberger
12 States Where Democrats Could Flip the Senate 12 States Where Democrats Could Flip the Senate
This November, Republicans are in danger of losing seats across the land—especially in Arizona, Colorado, and Georgia.
Jan 23, 2020 / Steve Phillips
Why I Support Elizabeth Warren for President Why I Support Elizabeth Warren for President
She has demonstrated her ability to win elections, and offers a far more detailed and plausible approach to governing.
Jan 23, 2020 / Richard Parker
Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue
A brazen president brags about obstruction of Congress and thwarting the system of checks and balances.
Jan 22, 2020 / John Nichols
McConnell Rules? Not So Much. McConnell Rules? Not So Much.
On day one of the impeachment trial, the Senate majority leader caved on several proposed rules, while Schumer’s pushback gave House impeachment managers many extra hours to make t...
Jan 22, 2020 / Joan Walsh
What Is Chuck Schumer Doing? What Is Chuck Schumer Doing?
The Senate minority leader is trying to force Republicans to face the political consequences of loyalty to Trump.
Jan 22, 2020 / Jeet Heer
The Republicans Have Revealed Their Impeachment Strategy—Lying The Republicans Have Revealed Their Impeachment Strategy—Lying
As the trial enters its second day, can anyone stop Trump’s Senate enablers from dissembling their way to an acquittal?
Jan 22, 2020 / Elie Mystal