Joe Lieberman Is a Civil Libertarian’s Nightmare Joe Lieberman Is a Civil Libertarian’s Nightmare
The nation’s top law-enforcement officer shouldn’t have flagrant disregard for constitutional protections.
May 19, 2017 / George Zornick
Trump Is a Cornered Megalomaniac—and That’s a Grave Danger to the Country Trump Is a Cornered Megalomaniac—and That’s a Grave Danger to the Country
He will likely resort to all the tricks of the demagogue as he fights for his survival.
May 19, 2017 / Sasha Abramsky
ICE Has Made Over 41,000 Arrests in Trump’s First 100 Days ICE Has Made Over 41,000 Arrests in Trump’s First 100 Days
Cracking down on undocumented immigrants is one campaign promise he’s keeping.
May 18, 2017 / Julianne Hing
My Only Meeting With Roger Ailes My Only Meeting With Roger Ailes
“I created a TV network for people 55 to dead,” the late, disgraced Fox News founder told me in 2000. “And they don’t want to see anyone like you.”
May 18, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Why Does ‘The New York Times’ Have So Little Respect for Its Readers? Why Does ‘The New York Times’ Have So Little Respect for Its Readers?
In the name of ideological diversity, the paper of record has hired a proud and deliberate purveyor of propaganda and misinformation.
May 18, 2017 / Column / Eric Alterman
4 Reasons Why Robert Mueller Is an Ideal Special Counsel 4 Reasons Why Robert Mueller Is an Ideal Special Counsel
By temperament and experience, Mueller represents an antidote to the Trump administration’s defiant stance against the laws of the land.
May 18, 2017 / Karen J. Greenberg
The Republican Health-Care Bill The Republican Health-Care Bill
They needed a triumph the White House could share, No matter how many it left without care. They managed to clear a congressional clot, But “First, do no harm” was what they forgot…
May 18, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
How Donald Trump’s Words Create Emergencies How Donald Trump’s Words Create Emergencies
A linguistic political analysis.
May 18, 2017 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
How the ‘Populist’ President is Creating an Aristocracy How the ‘Populist’ President is Creating an Aristocracy
Not quite what voters expected.
May 18, 2017 / Editorial / Mike Konczal
How Long Can Republicans Ignore Evidence That Trump Obstructed Justice? How Long Can Republicans Ignore Evidence That Trump Obstructed Justice?
We may have to wait until 2018 for Congress to do its job.
May 17, 2017 / Joan Walsh