Political Figures

The Infinite Heartbreak of Loving Hong Kong

The Infinite Heartbreak of Loving Hong Kong The Infinite Heartbreak of Loving Hong Kong

As China moves to impose a law that would criminalize dissent, Hong Kongers are facing a dark new era.

May 23, 2020 / Wilfred Chan

The Best Way to Lampoon Trump: His Own Words

The Best Way to Lampoon Trump: His Own Words The Best Way to Lampoon Trump: His Own Words

Sarah Cooper has cracked the Trump code with pandemic pantomimes.

May 22, 2020 / Jeet Heer

PSC-CUNY member

If Cuomo Cuts Funding, CUNY Layoffs Will Be a ‘Bloodbath’ If Cuomo Cuts Funding, CUNY Layoffs Will Be a ‘Bloodbath’

Employees of New York City’s public colleges are already being hit by the governor’s proposed austerity budget.

May 20, 2020 / StudentNation / Ross Barkan

Donald Trump speaks at White House

It’s Trump’s Party Now—and Will Be Even After He’s Gone It’s Trump’s Party Now—and Will Be Even After He’s Gone

While Trump emits his own unique forms of venom, he is a reflection of, not a contrast to, today’s Republican Party.

May 19, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Dishonest Abe

Dishonest Abe Dishonest Abe

The death toll climbs as Trump spins lies.

May 19, 2020 / OppArt / Jos Sances

Charging Bull

To Save New York City, We Need to Follow the Money To Save New York City, We Need to Follow the Money

While the City may be stuck with an austerity budget, Wall Street thrives. It’s time for the financial industry to pay its share.

May 19, 2020 / Helen Rosenthal

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Trump’s a Master of Crisis Mismanagement Trump’s a Master of Crisis Mismanagement

Can’t wait to see where wishful thinking takes us next.

May 19, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

Barack Obama

Facing a Real Catastrophe With a Pretend President Facing a Real Catastrophe With a Pretend President

With Trump AWOL and Biden keeping a low profile, there is no national leadership.

May 18, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Biden in red Corvette

Would You Buy a Used Progressive Agenda From This Man? Would You Buy a Used Progressive Agenda From This Man?

Progressive voters have to balance hope with skepticism as they are wooed by the former vice president.

May 15, 2020 / Jeet Heer

LA Tenant Protest

Los Angeles’s ‘Eviction Ban’ Doesn’t Protect Tenants Los Angeles’s ‘Eviction Ban’ Doesn’t Protect Tenants

The city’s emergency measures will only delay a huge wave of evictions until later this year.

May 14, 2020 / Jacob Woocher

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