Political Figures

Was Al Franken Railroaded?

Was Al Franken Railroaded? Was Al Franken Railroaded?

The evidence only partially exonerates the former senator, whose lack of contrition contributed to his downfall.

Jul 24, 2019 / Jeet Heer

How John Paul Stevens Surprised Us

How John Paul Stevens Surprised Us How John Paul Stevens Surprised Us

Stevens was precisely the kind of justice that neither side wants appointed: a pragmatist, skeptical of rigid doctrinal tests.

Jul 23, 2019 / David Cole

Robert Mueller

These Questions for Mueller Show Why Russiagate Was Never the Answer These Questions for Mueller Show Why Russiagate Was Never the Answer

The former special counsel still has a lot he can clarify.

Jul 23, 2019 / Aaron Maté

Fight for 15

The Fight for $15 Has Created a Road Map for Change The Fight for $15 Has Created a Road Map for Change

The Raise the Wage Act is a winning issue for progressive candidates.

Jul 23, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Boris Johnson Brushes Up His Image

Boris Johnson Brushes Up His Image Boris Johnson Brushes Up His Image

A wave of “populist” politicians in the mold of Trump spreads.

Jul 22, 2019 / OppArt / Martin Rowson

To the Moon…

To the Moon… To the Moon…

The best argument we can think of for reviving the space program.

Jul 20, 2019 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Impeach Trump Rally

History Will Honor the Courageous 95 Who Proposed to Impeach a Racist President History Will Honor the Courageous 95 Who Proposed to Impeach a Racist President

It is absolutely appropriate for members of the US House to check and balance a president who employs xenophobic hatred to divide a nation.

Jul 19, 2019 / John Nichols

Pelosi Proves Triangulation Is Really Self-Strangulation

Pelosi Proves Triangulation Is Really Self-Strangulation Pelosi Proves Triangulation Is Really Self-Strangulation

It’s folly to seek a middle ground while fighting Trump.

Jul 19, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Twitter Broken Glass

Should We Have a Right to Troll Politicians on Twitter? Should We Have a Right to Troll Politicians on Twitter?

The courts say we do, but I’m not so sure.

Jul 18, 2019 / Alexis Grenell

Jackie Robinson

Half a Century Before Colin Kaepernick, Jackie Robinson Said, ‘I Cannot Stand and Sing the Anthem.’ Half a Century Before Colin Kaepernick, Jackie Robinson Said, ‘I Cannot Stand and Sing the Anthem.’

A segregationist senator tried to use Robinson to destroy Paul Robeson. Instead, Robinson called out racism.

Jul 18, 2019 / Peter Dreier

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