Tennessee Republicans Are Showing Exactly How Deep American Racism Goes Tennessee Republicans Are Showing Exactly How Deep American Racism Goes
The Republicans’ attempt to push two Black legislators out of the Tennessee statehouse was an object lesson in bigotry.
May 3, 2023 / Column / Elie Mystal
The GOP’s War Against Trans People Is a War Against Democracy The GOP’s War Against Trans People Is a War Against Democracy
In censuring Zooey Zephyr, a trans state representative, even some Montana Republicans are worried that the party has gone too far.
May 1, 2023 / Gabriel Furshong
Kevin McCarthy Doubles Down on the Debt Ceiling Kevin McCarthy Doubles Down on the Debt Ceiling
In a direct challenge to the Biden administration’s federal programs, House Republicans have approved a bill to limit domestic spending.
Apr 28, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
No, You Absolutely Do Not Have to Hand It to Tucker Carlson No, You Absolutely Do Not Have to Hand It to Tucker Carlson
Contra some of his leftist stans, the ousted Fox News host was not actually anti-war or an economic populist.
Apr 28, 2023 / Jeet Heer
The Anti-Immigrant Policies Abbott and DeSantis Are Pushing Will Backfire The Anti-Immigrant Policies Abbott and DeSantis Are Pushing Will Backfire
Bills backed by the Texas and Florida governors are reminiscent of failed, illegal policies that galvanized a movement in Arizona.
Apr 26, 2023 / Cecillia Wang
Is Donald Trump’s Luck About to Run Out in a Manhattan Court? Is Donald Trump’s Luck About to Run Out in a Manhattan Court?
While Fani Willis deliberates and Jack Smith investigates, E. Jean Carroll finally gets her day in court.
Apr 25, 2023 / Francis Wilkinson
Democrats Should Make Abortion a Cornerstone Issue Democrats Should Make Abortion a Cornerstone Issue
As the Republican Party keeps radicalizing, Democrats need to elevate reproductive freedom.
Apr 24, 2023 / Jeet Heer
The Zombie Populism of Today’s GOP The Zombie Populism of Today’s GOP
The right’s crass appropriation of anti-elitist rhetoric makes less sense than ever. That doesn’t mean it’s going away.
Apr 24, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Do Republicans Love Trump More Than They Hate Abortion? We’re Going to Find Out. Do Republicans Love Trump More Than They Hate Abortion? We’re Going to Find Out.
A powerful anti-choice group says Trump’s apparent opposition to a federal abortion ban is a “morally indefensible position for a self-proclaimed pro-life presidential candidate.” ...
Apr 21, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Want to Manufacture Explosives? Soon You Can Hire Teenagers to Do It. Want to Manufacture Explosives? Soon You Can Hire Teenagers to Do It.
The Iowa state Senate recently ratified a bill that would lower age minimums for workers and reduce liability for companies with unsafe working conditions.
Apr 21, 2023 / Chris Lehmann