Trump’s Vulnerability Is That He’s Divorced From Reality Trump’s Vulnerability Is That He’s Divorced From Reality
In the State of the Union, the president made clear that his reelection strategy is to foment fear and division through lies and merciless propaganda.
Feb 5, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage
Elizabeth Warren Has a Movement. You Just Don’t See It Yet. Elizabeth Warren Has a Movement. You Just Don’t See It Yet.
Nobody knows who won the Iowa caucuses—but Warren’s support was powered by the feminist spirit of 2018.
Feb 4, 2020 / Joan Walsh
This Year’s Super Bowl Was Blatantly Propagandistic This Year’s Super Bowl Was Blatantly Propagandistic
Kansas City won the big game, but that was a sideshow compared to the political bombast on display.
Feb 4, 2020 / Dave Zirin
A Sanders Campaign Sketchbook A Sanders Campaign Sketchbook
On trips to Iowa and New Hampshire to support the Bernie Sanders campaign, I found a solidarity deeper than hope.
Feb 3, 2020 / Molly Crabapple
Can Democrats Win Back Trump Voters—Without Compromising Their Soul? Can Democrats Win Back Trump Voters—Without Compromising Their Soul?
Many analysts say Democrats need to score significant swing voter support to win in 2020. The question is whether they can do that without tilting to the center.
Feb 3, 2020 / Feature / Tana Ganeva
The Long History of the Anti-Abortion Movement’s Links to White Supremacists The Long History of the Anti-Abortion Movement’s Links to White Supremacists
Racism and xenophobia have been woven into the anti-abortion movement for decades, despite the careful curation of its public image.
Feb 3, 2020 / Alex DiBranco
Trump and Bolton Are Still on the Same Team Trump and Bolton Are Still on the Same Team
Despite the turmoil of impeachment, the neocons are back in the driver’s seat in Washington.
Jan 31, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Donald Trump Is Not the Only Alleged Criminal Democrats Can’t Unseat Donald Trump Is Not the Only Alleged Criminal Democrats Can’t Unseat
An investigation determined that Matt Shea was a domestic terrorist, but that didn’t stop him from taking his seat in the Washington State Legislature.
Jan 30, 2020 / Hallie Golden
Why American Socialism Failed—and How It Could Prevail Today Why American Socialism Failed—and How It Could Prevail Today
Today’s socialists march into the 2020s without the daunting roadblocks of a century ago.
Jan 30, 2020 / Ross Barkan
Sanders or Warren? Why Not Both? Sanders or Warren? Why Not Both?
A progressive unity ticket may seem utopian, but it need not be a fantasy. In fact, the progressive candidates may make the most electable ticket.
Jan 30, 2020 / D.D. Guttenplan