The Assassination That Paved the Way for Trump’s Venezuela Attack The Assassination That Paved the Way for Trump’s Venezuela Attack
How Trump’s illegal 2020 killing of Qassem Soleimani—and the West’s indifferent response—laid the groundwork for the brazen abduction of Nicolás Maduro.
Jan 7, 2026 / Séamus Malekafzali
Democrats Are Doing What They Do Best on Venezuela: Nothing Democrats Are Doing What They Do Best on Venezuela: Nothing
Donald Trump staged an illegal coup. Chuck Schumer’s response? Empty words and meaningless parliamentary maneuvers.
Jan 6, 2026 / Chris Lehmann
Pete Hegseth Moves Against Senator Mark Kelly Pete Hegseth Moves Against Senator Mark Kelly
But the Navy veteran insists that he’ll continue to speak out against illegal military orders.
Jan 5, 2026 / Joan Walsh
Donald Trump Is Drunk on War Donald Trump Is Drunk on War
The Venezuelan coup opens the gates to a new era of imperial plunder.
Jan 5, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Dan Goldman Voted With Labor. The UAW Is Still Choosing Brad Lander. Dan Goldman Voted With Labor. The UAW Is Still Choosing Brad Lander.
UAW Region 9A’s endorsement of Lander over one of the wealthiest members of Congress signals that pro-labor voting records alone no longer guarantee labor’s backing.
Jan 5, 2026 / Peter Lucas
Members of Congress Decry Trump’s Act of War on Venezuela as “Illegal” Members of Congress Decry Trump’s Act of War on Venezuela as “Illegal”
Senators and House members accuse Trump and his aides of disregarding the Constitution and lying to Congress.
Jan 3, 2026 / John Nichols
A New Era Has Begun A New Era Has Begun
If we can do it here, we can do it anywhere...
Jan 2, 2026 / Steve Brodner
How to Save a Democracy How to Save a Democracy
Looking at how the Trump administration fits into a pattern of authoritarian governance can empower people to think about how to best resist the country’s slide to autocracy.
Jan 2, 2026 / Sasha Abramsky
Make 2026 the Year of Thomas Paine Make 2026 the Year of Thomas Paine
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, remember the founder who rallied the people against British and American oligarchs.
Jan 2, 2026 / John Nichols
Goodbye to Trump’s First Year Goodbye to Trump’s First Year
A lawless grasp for power, a culture war at home, and a reign of untrammeled corruption defined Trump's first year of his second term.
Jan 2, 2026 / Robert L. Borosage