Why Donald Trump Said ‘Shithole Countries’ Why Donald Trump Said ‘Shithole Countries’
He was playing to his racist supporters. Afterward, conservative pundits tried to defend him.
Jan 12, 2018 / Joan Walsh
Democratic Defections Allow an Assault on Civil Liberties to Pass the House Democratic Defections Allow an Assault on Civil Liberties to Pass the House
If all Democrats had opposed the FISA Amendments and Reauthorization Act, they could have united with libertarian-leaning Republicans to block it.
Jan 12, 2018 / John Nichols
Donald Trump’s Ruling Passions Donald Trump’s Ruling Passions
Driven by publicity and money, Trump wields prejudice to serve his aims.
Jan 12, 2018 / Feature / David Bromwich
In Elections, Every Small Group Can Make a Big Difference In Elections, Every Small Group Can Make a Big Difference
Need proof? Look at what 31st Swing Left did in Virginia.
Jan 12, 2018 / Feature / Joan Walsh
3 Reasons Why Republicans Will Let the Rich Abuse the Tax Code 3 Reasons Why Republicans Will Let the Rich Abuse the Tax Code
The GOP tax bill creates a vast and easy game for accountants to play.
Jan 12, 2018 / Mike Konczal
This Cruel Parody of Representation This Cruel Parody of Representation
Under Donald Trump, the Republican Party has acted decisively on urgent problems by not acting at all.
Jan 12, 2018 / Feature / Marilynne Robinson
Trump Is On His Way to Record-Setting Defense Spending in 2018 Trump Is On His Way to Record-Setting Defense Spending in 2018
As the president doubles down on wars abroad, companies like Boeing stand to reap billions.
Jan 11, 2018 / William D. Hartung
The Art of the DACA Deal? The Art of the DACA Deal?
Trump wants a DACA deal, but only if other people figure out what’s in it first.
Jan 11, 2018 / Julianne Hing
Letters From the January 29-February 5, 2018, Issue Letters From the January 29-February 5, 2018, Issue
Turning Texas blue?
Jan 11, 2018 / Our Readers
Trump Is Winning the War on Truth Trump Is Winning the War on Truth
Lying presidents aren’t new, but Trump’s mendacity stands apart.
Jan 11, 2018 / Column / Eric Alterman