Representative Jamie Raskin Is Going to Prosecute the Hell Out of Donald Trump Representative Jamie Raskin Is Going to Prosecute the Hell Out of Donald Trump
The lead impeachment manager’s letter demanding that Trump testify is a masterstroke that signals Raskin will pull no punches.
Feb 5, 2021 / John Nichols
Prosecuting Every Participant in the Capitol Riot Is a Mistake Prosecuting Every Participant in the Capitol Riot Is a Mistake
Progressives should resist the temptation to call in the carceral state—even against people whose views we despise.
Feb 5, 2021 / Ben Burgis
St. Louis Considers Spy Planes to Survey the City 18 Hours a Day St. Louis Considers Spy Planes to Survey the City 18 Hours a Day
Representative Cori Bush, who represents St. Louis, warns that aerial surveillance would have dire consequences for the city.
Feb 4, 2021 / Eoin Higgins
I’m for Abolition. And Yet I Want the Capitol Rioters in Prison. I’m for Abolition. And Yet I Want the Capitol Rioters in Prison.
No one deserves the dehumanizing treatment that’s endemic to our carceral system. I still want every lawless white supremacist Capitol insurrectionist to be arrested and prosecuted...
Feb 4, 2021 / Kali Holloway
I Don’t Just Want Trump Impeached. I Want Him Jailed. I Don’t Just Want Trump Impeached. I Want Him Jailed.
A conviction in the Senate is the least we should demand. Trump should be indicted and stand trial before citizens empaneled to uphold the rule of law.
Feb 3, 2021 / Elie Mystal
At Long Last, a President Declares That the Era of Small Government Is Over At Long Last, a President Declares That the Era of Small Government Is Over
President Biden has demonstrated that he intends to launch initiatives that go beyond those of the Obama era.
Feb 2, 2021 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Rand Paul Is a Monarchist—and Donald Trump Is His King Rand Paul Is a Monarchist—and Donald Trump Is His King
To defend his sovereign from accountability, the Kentucky senator is peddling the GOP’s latest Big Lie.
Jan 28, 2021 / John Nichols
Trump Judges Are Already Thwarting Biden’s Agenda Trump Judges Are Already Thwarting Biden’s Agenda
A Trump appointee in Texas has put a hold on Biden’s deportation “pause”—an example that other GOP judges are sure to follow.
Jan 28, 2021 / Elie Mystal
Expel Josh Hawley Expel Josh Hawley
The Missouri senator is just as guilty as Trump. As the Senate gears up for the impeachment trial, some senators are beginning to look at Hawley too.
Jan 27, 2021 / John Nichols
The Fight to Revive Democracy Has Only Just Begun The Fight to Revive Democracy Has Only Just Begun
Two bills awaiting the new Senate would ensure that everyone can vote—and that their votes matter.
Jan 26, 2021 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel