Politics

Congrats, Dems: You Just Let Trump’s Chief Henchman Off the Hook

Congrats, Dems: You Just Let Trump’s Chief Henchman Off the Hook Congrats, Dems: You Just Let Trump’s Chief Henchman Off the Hook

Bill Barr’s long-awaited testimony before Congress should have been a chance for Democrats to hold him accountable. Instead, it was just bad summer theater.

Jul 29, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Trump

Covid-19 Can Change International Politics Forever Covid-19 Can Change International Politics Forever

Countries’ bungling their responses to the coronavirus as others seal themselves off could lead to a total transformation of geopolitics.

Jul 29, 2020 / John Feffer

Goya Feels the Heat

Goya Feels the Heat Goya Feels the Heat

After Robert Unanue, CEO of Goya Foods, praised Mr. Trump, there is a nationwide movement to boycott the brand.

Jul 29, 2020 / OppArt / Felipe Galindo

Without Medicare for All, This Isn’t ‘the Boldest Democratic Platform in American History’

Without Medicare for All, This Isn’t ‘the Boldest Democratic Platform in American History’ Without Medicare for All, This Isn’t ‘the Boldest Democratic Platform in American History’

700 Democratic delegates signal they will oppose a platform that fails to renew the party’s commitment to establish a national health care system.

Jul 29, 2020 / John Nichols

Mural

Diary of a Never-Ending Crisis Diary of a Never-Ending Crisis

“Keep walking, keep going, you can’t control it.”

Jul 29, 2020 / Najla Said

Joe Biden

The Democratic Party Platform Needs a Pandemic Plank The Democratic Party Platform Needs a Pandemic Plank

The Biden-Sanders Unity Task Force presumes that the economy will recover as the virus recedes and the world returns to normal. This presumption is wrong at every level.

Jul 29, 2020 / Emma Galbraith and James K. Galbraith

Property May Not Be Theft, but It’s Not NOT Theft

Property May Not Be Theft, but It’s Not NOT Theft Property May Not Be Theft, but It’s Not NOT Theft

As nationwide protests destroy buildings, monuments, and police stations, it’s time to get the facts straight.

Jul 28, 2020 / R.H. Lossin

Why Biden May Follow Through on a Bolder Agenda

Why Biden May Follow Through on a Bolder Agenda Why Biden May Follow Through on a Bolder Agenda

Unprecedented times might sway his moderate tendencies.

Jul 28, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Super RBG

Super RBG Super RBG

Staying strong.

Jul 28, 2020 / OppArt / Ann Telnaes

Donald Trump

The US Chamber of Commerce Says Trump Is Bad for Business The US Chamber of Commerce Says Trump Is Bad for Business

The administration’s in hot water with corporate America for draconian work visa policies.

Jul 28, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

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