A Vast Array of Emergency Powers. Zero Self-Control. A Vast Array of Emergency Powers. Zero Self-Control.
Trump’s disregard for democracy is so blatant, top military leaders have started to intervene.
Jun 5, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky
Shouldn’t Congressional Approval Be Required to Deploy Troops at Home Too? Shouldn’t Congressional Approval Be Required to Deploy Troops at Home Too?
Congressional Progressive Caucus leaders promise action after Trump threatens “to weaponize the US military against its own citizens.”
Jun 5, 2020 / John Nichols
Jim Mattis vs. Tom Cotton: No Contest Jim Mattis vs. Tom Cotton: No Contest
The former defense secretary’s scathing attack on Trump’s shredding the Constitution showed how wrong The New York Times was to publish Cotton.
Jun 4, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Trump Is Using the Military to Hide His Weakness Trump Is Using the Military to Hide His Weakness
The president’s show of strength demonstrates the precariousness of his authority.
Jun 3, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Could Covid-19 Mean the End of Asylum Law in the United States? Could Covid-19 Mean the End of Asylum Law in the United States?
“Public health” fears are being used to keep out asylum seekers and immigrants—will they ever be let back in?
Jun 3, 2020 / Jack Herrera and Quito Tsui
‘Justice Does Not Equal Convictions’ ‘Justice Does Not Equal Convictions’
Scenes from a pandemic: 10
Jun 3, 2020 / no-paywall / Anna Simonton
How White People Can Step Up—and Step Back—Right Now How White People Can Step Up—and Step Back—Right Now
Listen, learn, and do what you’re asked to do.
Jun 3, 2020 / Joan Walsh
The Question Isn’t Whether Trump Will Go Full Authoritarian—It’s How We’ll Respond The Question Isn’t Whether Trump Will Go Full Authoritarian—It’s How We’ll Respond
We know that no one is coming to save us from Trump. So how will we save ourselves?
Jun 2, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Where Does America Go From Here? Where Does America Go From Here?
As protesters face off with militarized police across the country, Trump’s ineptitude and cruelty feel more painful than ever.
Jun 2, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky
Sign of the Times Sign of the Times
As the death toll mounts, our president tees off.
Jun 1, 2020 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo, Garrincha, Justin Squigs Robertson, Peter Kuper, and Ed Hall