Political Figures

John Bolton and a map

Bolton’s Bombshell Will Take Time to Explode Bolton’s Bombshell Will Take Time to Explode

Revelations from Bolton’s new book make congressional Republicans look like accomplices.

Jan 27, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Mark Pocan Makes the Case That Sanders Is the Electable Candidate

Mark Pocan Makes the Case That Sanders Is the Electable Candidate Mark Pocan Makes the Case That Sanders Is the Electable Candidate

The Congressional Progressive Caucus cochair says Sanders can win Wisconsin and the other upper Midwest battleground states.

Jan 25, 2020 / John Nichols

Trump Saudi Arms Deal

Impeachment Shouldn’t Overshadow Saudi Scandals Impeachment Shouldn’t Overshadow Saudi Scandals

Mohammed bin Salman is out of control and has Trump’s protection. Democrats should ask why.

Jan 24, 2020 / Jeet Heer

The Biden Campaign Pushed Iowa Staffers to Drive in Dangerous Weather

The Biden Campaign Pushed Iowa Staffers to Drive in Dangerous Weather The Biden Campaign Pushed Iowa Staffers to Drive in Dangerous Weather

Leaked messages show staffers worrying about their safety on Iowa’s icy roads.

Jan 24, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

NFL Player Justin Jackson: ‘40 Years of Neoliberalism Has Brought Our Country to the Brink’

NFL Player Justin Jackson: ‘40 Years of Neoliberalism Has Brought Our Country to the Brink’ NFL Player Justin Jackson: ‘40 Years of Neoliberalism Has Brought Our Country to the Brink’

Justin Jackson is creating space for himself this election year as an unapologetic “Berniecrat” with a progressive critique of what ails this country.

Jan 24, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and husband Mike Kelly

12 States Where Democrats Could Flip the Senate 12 States Where Democrats Could Flip the Senate

This November, Republicans are in danger of losing seats across the land—especially in Arizona, Colorado, and Georgia.

Jan 23, 2020 / Steve Phillips

Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue

Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue

A brazen president brags about obstruction of Congress and thwarting the system of checks and balances.

Jan 22, 2020 / John Nichols

Kenneth Starr and Alan Dershowitz

Trump’s Tainted Legal Team Will Help Him Debase the Impeachment Process Trump’s Tainted Legal Team Will Help Him Debase the Impeachment Process

Picking Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr proves Trump wants impeachment to be a circus.

Jan 21, 2020 / Jeet Heer

The ‘New York Times’ ‘Endorsement’ Fails Us All

The ‘New York Times’ ‘Endorsement’ Fails Us All The ‘New York Times’ ‘Endorsement’ Fails Us All

The editorial board’s split endorsement of two candidates—Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar—serves to confuse, not clarify, the 2020 race.

Jan 21, 2020 / John Nichols

Mitch McConnell Is the Crooked Guardian of an Imperial Presidency

Mitch McConnell Is the Crooked Guardian of an Imperial Presidency Mitch McConnell Is the Crooked Guardian of an Imperial Presidency

The majority leader has admitted he’s conspiring to thwart an impartial impeachment trial. Everyone with a brain and a conscience should be calling for his recusal.

Jan 16, 2020 / John Nichols

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