Racism Is Not a Winning Issue for Trump Racism Is Not a Winning Issue for Trump
Pundits think Trump’s bigotry benefits him—but a united Democratic Party can easily win.
Jul 17, 2019 / Jeet Heer
Who’s Afraid of William Barr? Who’s Afraid of William Barr?
Liberals and other Democrats seem to want to cover up the CIA’s role in Russiagate.
Jul 17, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen
Pelosi’s Feud Won’t Stop the Squad Pelosi’s Feud Won’t Stop the Squad
If the speaker wants to consolidate Democratic power, she should shift it—to the left.
Jul 16, 2019 / Robert L. Borosage
The Transpartisan Revolt Against America’s Endless Wars The Transpartisan Revolt Against America’s Endless Wars
It’s one of the few areas where a left-right coalition can jell.
Jul 16, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Trump Can Always Find Someone Worse Trump Can Always Find Someone Worse
To replace a disgraced secretary of labor, Trump has elevated a sweatshop lobbyist.
Jul 15, 2019 / Jeet Heer
The Republicans Who Made Trump Possible Cannot Remove the Badge of Shame The Republicans Who Made Trump Possible Cannot Remove the Badge of Shame
In a new book, Paul Ryan claims he checked and balanced a president who “didn’t know anything about government.” The former speaker is lying to himself—and everyone else.
Jul 11, 2019 / John Nichols
Before Donald Trump, There Was Ross Perot Before Donald Trump, There Was Ross Perot
Perot was a “welfare billionaire” who grew rich off Medicare and Medicaid contracts—and turned the deficit into a national fetish.
Jul 11, 2019 / Micah L. Sifry
Jeffrey Epstein Going Down Jeffrey Epstein Going Down
Who else is in this with him?
Jul 10, 2019 / OppArt / Randall Enos
The New Bill of Rights The New Bill of Rights
Donald Trump gives originalism an update.
Jul 4, 2019 / OppArt / Steve Brodner