As Federal Chaos Ensues, Trustbusters Rise in the States As Federal Chaos Ensues, Trustbusters Rise in the States
With Trump’s antitrust appointees more concerned with scoring points in MAGA culture wars than restraining corporate abuses, officials in the states are keeping up the fight.
Jul 2, 2025 / Ron Knox
Here in Los Angeles, Immigrants Are Leading the Fight Here in Los Angeles, Immigrants Are Leading the Fight
In the streets, in our legislatures, and in the courts, political leaders are calling for law and order, ignoring the fact that it is their officers wreaking havoc.
Jun 23, 2025 / Victor Leung
Donald Trump Is Running the Military Like a Warlord Donald Trump Is Running the Military Like a Warlord
The quickest way for the United States to become fascist is by politicizing the military.
Jun 13, 2025 / Jeet Heer
Trump Lurches Us Toward a Police State Trump Lurches Us Toward a Police State
After law enforcement assaulted Senator Alex Padilla, we know: We are the only guardrails. Show up at a “No Kings” rally Saturday.
Jun 13, 2025 / Joan Walsh
What I Saw in LA Wasn’t an Insurrection. It Was a Police Riot. What I Saw in LA Wasn’t an Insurrection. It Was a Police Riot.
As Trump mobilizes the marines to quell an “insurrection” in LA, it’s essential to be clear about how the protests started and what actually happened.
Jun 10, 2025 / Laura Jedeed
The 4-Year Grudge Behind Trump’s Invasion of California The 4-Year Grudge Behind Trump’s Invasion of California
The president’s response to the protests in Los Angeles is a naked attempt to settle a score going back to January 6, 2021.
Jun 10, 2025 / Chris Lehmann
Trump Calls Up the Marines. Democracy Is in Danger. Trump Calls Up the Marines. Democracy Is in Danger.
The president is creating fake emergencies and then implementing real military interventions.
Jun 9, 2025 / Sasha Abramsky
Who Will Protect Judges From Trump’s Incitement? Who Will Protect Judges From Trump’s Incitement?
A threatened judiciary cannot rely on cops controlled by the White House.
May 26, 2025 / Jeet Heer
People Across the Political Spectrum Agree: We Need to Address the Country’s Mental Health Crisis People Across the Political Spectrum Agree: We Need to Address the Country’s Mental Health Crisis
There is surprising agreement among people with divergent political beliefs that it’s time to expand services for those who are struggling.
May 20, 2025 / Mattea Kramer and Dr. Sean Fogler