Government

Bernie Sanders with his grandchildren

Hands Off ‘Zayde’ Bernie! Hands Off ‘Zayde’ Bernie!

A pro-Israel PAC’s attacks on Sanders have nothing to do with Israel or Jews—and everything to do with protecting powerful interests.

Jan 31, 2020 / Jacob Plitman

Democrats Need to Break Their Cold War–Addled Impeachment Fever

Democrats Need to Break Their Cold War–Addled Impeachment Fever Democrats Need to Break Their Cold War–Addled Impeachment Fever

When liberals start rallying around John Bolton, you know something is off.

Jan 31, 2020 / Aaron Maté

John Bolton at a cabinet meeting with Donald Trump

Trump and Bolton Are Still on the Same Team Trump and Bolton Are Still on the Same Team

Despite the turmoil of impeachment, the neocons are back in the driver’s seat in Washington.

Jan 31, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Trump Seizes the Schoolyard Bully Pulpit in Iowa

Trump Seizes the Schoolyard Bully Pulpit in Iowa Trump Seizes the Schoolyard Bully Pulpit in Iowa

The president forgot to mobilize Republican caucus voters and instead took the opportunity to rip into the Democratic presidential candidates.

Jan 31, 2020 / John Nichols

The Republicans Have Now Begun the Trolling Phase of the Impeachment Trial

The Republicans Have Now Begun the Trolling Phase of the Impeachment Trial The Republicans Have Now Begun the Trolling Phase of the Impeachment Trial

The strategy will almost certainly help them win the impeachment battle—but may well sink them in the larger war.

Jan 30, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Matt Shea poses with gun-rights activists in a group photo

Donald Trump Is Not the Only Alleged Criminal Democrats Can’t Unseat Donald Trump Is Not the Only Alleged Criminal Democrats Can’t Unseat

An investigation determined that Matt Shea was a domestic terrorist, but that didn’t stop him from taking his seat in the Washington State Legislature.

Jan 30, 2020 / Hallie Golden

Imaage of Michael Harrington next to an image of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Why American Socialism Failed—and How It Could Prevail Today Why American Socialism Failed—and How It Could Prevail Today

Today’s socialists march into the 2020s without the daunting roadblocks of a century ago.

Jan 30, 2020 / Ross Barkan

Is Impeachment Only About Getting a Conviction?

Is Impeachment Only About Getting a Conviction? Is Impeachment Only About Getting a Conviction?

A new history of Andrew Johnson’s trial reminds us the impeachment is not only a tool to constrain executive abuse of power, but also a way to publicize dissent on matters of polic...

Jan 30, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Stephanie McCurry

Sanders or Warren? Why Not Both?

Sanders or Warren? Why Not Both? Sanders or Warren? Why Not Both?

A progressive unity ticket may seem utopian, but it need not be a fantasy. In fact, the progressive candidates may make the most electable ticket.

Jan 30, 2020 / D.D. Guttenplan

Donald Trump’s ‘Defense’ Would Make the President a King

Donald Trump’s ‘Defense’ Would Make the President a King Donald Trump’s ‘Defense’ Would Make the President a King

The argument against impeachment by Trump’s team proposes a super-presidency—an unlimited and fully imperial leader—that could rarely if ever be checked and balanced.

Jan 29, 2020 / John Nichols

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