Politics

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The Ukraine Scandal Might Be a Bad Gambit for Democrats The Ukraine Scandal Might Be a Bad Gambit for Democrats

Aaron Maté argues that impeachment is political, not legal—and that the transcript the White House released doesn’t, in itself, implicate the president.

Sep 30, 2019 / Aaron Maté

Democrats Must Reject False Choices as They Pursue Impeachment

Democrats Must Reject False Choices as They Pursue Impeachment Democrats Must Reject False Choices as They Pursue Impeachment

Pundits are pitting “fast” vs. “slow” and “Ukraine only” vs. “everything.” But smart and thorough is the way to go.

Sep 30, 2019 / Joan Walsh

El Paso vigil

In El Paso, a Loving Community Living in Fear In El Paso, a Loving Community Living in Fear

It will take more than a repudiation of racism and white nationalism for El Paso to heal.

Sep 30, 2019 / Edith Tapia and Ariana Sawyer

A Multigenerational Fight for Tribal Recognition Is Almost Over

A Multigenerational Fight for Tribal Recognition Is Almost Over A Multigenerational Fight for Tribal Recognition Is Almost Over

After 130 years, the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians may no longer be landless.

Sep 30, 2019 / Gabriel Furshong

Sanders Warren debate

We Don’t Have to Choose Between Warren and Sanders Yet We Don’t Have to Choose Between Warren and Sanders Yet

Their truce during the 2020 campaigns is widening the left lane—that’s good for everyone.

Sep 30, 2019 / D.D. Guttenplan

Impeachment Is Winning

Impeachment Is Winning Impeachment Is Winning

Trump will likely be impeached. And it will likely end his presidency—if not in the Senate, then in 2020.

Sep 27, 2019 / John Nichols

The Left Needs to Seize Impeachment From Centrist Elites

The Left Needs to Seize Impeachment From Centrist Elites The Left Needs to Seize Impeachment From Centrist Elites

Impeachment should be about how an oligarch debauched democracy, not about a president clashing with the national security establishment.

Sep 27, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Nelini Stamp and Maurice Mitchell

Calling in Progressives Calling in Progressives

Racist attacks on Mitchell and Stamp over the WFP’s Warren endorsement show ignoring racism and sexism has been an epic fail.

Sep 26, 2019 / Rukia Lumumba and Makani Themba

The Republican Party Is Going Down With Trump

The Republican Party Is Going Down With Trump The Republican Party Is Going Down With Trump

The president has so thoroughly annexed the GOP that it’s going to be hard for its leaders to cut their losses—even as he flails.

Sep 26, 2019 / Joan Walsh

Stop Getting Married on Plantations

Stop Getting Married on Plantations Stop Getting Married on Plantations

Monuments to slavery won’t lose their romantic allure until Americans understand the horrors of their own history. 

Sep 26, 2019 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

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