Politics

Tara Reade

I Believe Tara Reade. And You Should, Too. I Believe Tara Reade. And You Should, Too.

We already knew that Biden is the type. Had we as voters and had the Democratic Party taken this seriously, we wouldn’t be in this mess now.

May 5, 2020 / Kate Manne

A Boeing KC-46 Pegasus refuels an A-10 Thunderbolt II

Why Are We Still Prioritizing Military Spending? Why Are We Still Prioritizing Military Spending?

As American families continue to struggle, war profiteers are requesting their own bailout.

May 5, 2020 / no-paywall / Mandy Smithberger

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Reopening America Is Only Safe in Trump’s Dreams Reopening America Is Only Safe in Trump’s Dreams

Someone bring Trump into reality.

May 5, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

Remembering the Jackson State Tragedy

Remembering the Jackson State Tragedy Remembering the Jackson State Tragedy

The violence wasn’t caused by anti-war student protest; it was another chapter in the long history of state violence against African Americans.

May 4, 2020 / Nancy K. Bristow

Howie Hawkins and Joe Biden

What Should Socialists Do in November? What Should Socialists Do in November?

Pursue an electoral strategy that can represent the distinct interests of working people without demanding that voters start immediately supporting unviable third-party candidacies...

May 4, 2020 / Bhaskar Sunkara

Donald Trump walks while outside, wearing a blue suit and blue hat that says

Trump’s Covid-19 Reckoning Is Only the Beginning Trump’s Covid-19 Reckoning Is Only the Beginning

The pandemic provides more than enough evidence to render a judgment on Trump as one of the worst presidents in American history, but the broader political system is also to blame.

May 4, 2020 / no-paywall / Jeet Heer

Lies All, Trumptown

Lies All, Trumptown Lies All, Trumptown

Have a taste; on a cleanse.

May 4, 2020 / OppArt / Ron Hauge and Ed Hall

Shock Doctrine: The McConnell Method

Shock Doctrine: The McConnell Method Shock Doctrine: The McConnell Method

The Senate majority leader is hell-bent on sticking it to blue states, no matter what it takes, no matter who gets hurt.

May 4, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

McConnell’s Stimulus Scam: Vaccinate Businesses, Expose Workers

McConnell’s Stimulus Scam: Vaccinate Businesses, Expose Workers McConnell’s Stimulus Scam: Vaccinate Businesses, Expose Workers

The Senate leader wants to block businesses from being sued for putting people at risk of Covid-19—thus ensuring people are put at risk.

May 1, 2020 / no-paywall / Elie Mystal

The Grim Reality of Our Leadership

The Grim Reality of Our Leadership The Grim Reality of Our Leadership

Trump’s inaction and actions are costing thousands of lives.

May 1, 2020 / OppArt / Leonard Stokes

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