Circus of the Mind Circus of the Mind
There is no escape from the daily anxiety of a mad man running the country.
How Washington Provoked—and Perhaps Lost—a New Nuclear-Arms Race How Washington Provoked—and Perhaps Lost—a New Nuclear-Arms Race
Putin declares that the long US attempt to gain nuclear superiority over Russia has failed and hopes Washington will “listen now.”
Mar 7, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
Democratic Party Establishment, It’s Time to Respect Insurgent Progressives Democratic Party Establishment, It’s Time to Respect Insurgent Progressives
Democrats should not revive a doomed strategy of excessive caution and deference to the permanent consultant class.
Mar 6, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The White House Is Appointing Anti-Woman Judges The White House Is Appointing Anti-Woman Judges
Counsel Don McGahn is giving a pass to nominees with terrible records on sexual violence and harassment.
Feb 28, 2018 / Nan Aron
Russiagate as Historical Amnesia or Denialism Russiagate as Historical Amnesia or Denialism
Many aspects of Russiagate are said to be unprecedented—which is very far from the truth.
Feb 28, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
The Mainstreaming of Anti-Semitism in the US The Mainstreaming of Anti-Semitism in the US
The attacks against George Soros are an attack on decency in American public life.
Feb 28, 2018 / Column / Eric Alterman
On Russia, We Need More Reason and Less Frenzy On Russia, We Need More Reason and Less Frenzy
It is a perilous for Democrats to be fanning the flames rather than looking for ways to limit the fire.
Feb 27, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
SCOTUS Leaves DACA in Place—for Now SCOTUS Leaves DACA in Place—for Now
In a setback for the Trump administration, the Supreme Court declined to take a case that would determine the fate of Dreamers.
Feb 26, 2018 / Julianne Hing