Political Figures

Special counsel Jack Smith arrives to give remarks on a recently unsealed indictment including four felony counts against former US President Donald Trump on August 1, 2023, in Washington, D.C.

Why Did Trump’s January 6 Indictment Take So Long? Why Did Trump’s January 6 Indictment Take So Long?

There’s plenty of blame to go around—starting with Attorney General Merrick Garland.

Aug 2, 2023 / Chris Lehmann

President Trump Departs White House For Campaign Stops In Minnesota

The Latest Trump Indictment Is the One That Really Counts The Latest Trump Indictment Is the One That Really Counts

Special prosecutor Jack Smith charged the disgraced ex-president with multiple counts of conspiracy leading up to the January 6 insurrection. Republicans can't keep making excuses ...

Aug 2, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky

Trump golf

Breaking: Donald Trump Is a Terrible Boss Breaking: Donald Trump Is a Terrible Boss

The former president's legal reckoning now includes charges of intimidation and harassment of his employees. It's one of his oldest habits.

Aug 1, 2023 / Chris Lehmann

A still from a pro-DeSantis video made by one of his aides.

The GOP’s Nazi Problem Has Deep Roots The GOP’s Nazi Problem Has Deep Roots

To build their popular front on the right, Republicans are happy to recruit white nationalists.

Jul 31, 2023 / Jeet Heer

Cornel West speaking at a lectern

Cornel West: The Christian Socialist Running for President Cornel West: The Christian Socialist Running for President

In an exclusive interview with The Nation, the candidate talks church, state, prophecy—and politics.

Jul 31, 2023 / Q&A / Wen Stephenson

Bibiheimer

Bibiheimer Bibiheimer

Melissa tempel.

Jul 28, 2023 / Steve Brodner

Screaming Horror

Screaming Horror Screaming Horror

Brooklyn street art.

Jul 27, 2023 / OppArt / David Barthold

Tommy the Tuber From Tuberville

Tommy the Tuber From Tuberville Tommy the Tuber From Tuberville

The adventures of a well-known dick-tater.

Jul 25, 2023 / OppArt / Steve Brodner

A side-by-side-image of Ron DeSantis and Scott Walker

Ron DeSantis Is Starting to Look Like a Scott Walker–Level Loser Ron DeSantis Is Starting to Look Like a Scott Walker–Level Loser

The governor of Florida is on a 2024 trajectory that mirrors the former governor of Wisconsin’s doomed 2016 campaign.

Jul 25, 2023 / John Nichols

Clarence Thomas Justice?

Clarence Thomas Justice? Clarence Thomas Justice?

A compromised Supreme Court.

Jul 24, 2023 / OppArt / Sue Coe

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