Political Figures

Chris Christie Says He’d Shoot Down Russian Planes and Trigger War

Chris Christie Says He’d Shoot Down Russian Planes and Trigger War Chris Christie Says He’d Shoot Down Russian Planes and Trigger War

But even if we wanted World War III, would we want it run like New Jersey?

Dec 18, 2015 / Leslie Savan

Rahm Emanuel Must Resign

Rahm Emanuel Must Resign Rahm Emanuel Must Resign

From Laquan McDonald to Homan Square, Rahm has tacitly endorsed police violence.

Dec 17, 2015 / Editorial / The Editors

Under Trump’s Comb-Over

Under Trump’s Comb-Over Under Trump’s Comb-Over

ignore this…

Dec 17, 2015 / Editorial / Steve Brodner

Donald Trump

Party Disarray Party Disarray

Republican factions are fighting it out. Who knows what the future will bring? But, meanwhile, which faction is calling the shots? The one-blowhard-narcissist wing.

Dec 17, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Members of the antiwar group SEALDs (Students Emergency Action for Liberal Democracy) rally outside Japan's parliament building, August 21, 2015.

Japan Is Scrapping Its Pacifist Constitution, Despite Massive Public Opposition Japan Is Scrapping Its Pacifist Constitution, Despite Massive Public Opposition

The US is pushing Japan to arm for war, but hundreds of thousands of students and mothers are lining the streets for peace.

Dec 16, 2015 / Lisa Torio

Las Vegas GOP debate

There Was No Winner in the GOP Debate, but There Was One Clear Loser: The American Public There Was No Winner in the GOP Debate, but There Was One Clear Loser: The American Public

A night of fear-mongering and Obama-hating didn’t do anything to dislodge Trump from his perch atop the party.

Dec 16, 2015 / Joan Walsh

The New Nuclear Arms Race

The New Nuclear Arms Race The New Nuclear Arms Race

Former Clinton Defense Secretary offers dire warning. 

Dec 15, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Tom Tomorrow toon

Welcome to the Quantum Republican Universe Welcome to the Quantum Republican Universe

In this strange domain, the traditional laws of cause and effect no longer apply!

Dec 15, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

After Paris, There Is Some Room for Hope

After Paris, There Is Some Room for Hope After Paris, There Is Some Room for Hope

Good news and climate change are not normally associated with each other, but let’s give a tentative cheer for COP21.

Dec 14, 2015 / Michael T. Klare

Marco Rubio shakes hands with major donor and former employer Norman Braman in Miami.

Meet Marco Rubio’s Far-Right Neocon Donors Meet Marco Rubio’s Far-Right Neocon Donors

This billionaire bestiary is pushing ultra-hawkish and retrograde policies that are repellent to most Americans.

Dec 11, 2015 / Eli Clifton

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