The Constitution

Impeachment Is Ready for Prime Time

Impeachment Is Ready for Prime Time Impeachment Is Ready for Prime Time

PBS and commercial networks should air impeachment hearings at night when working people can watch. It’s the cost of sustaining democracy.

Nov 13, 2019 / John Nichols

‘Bad Paper’ Discharges Brand Veterans for Life

‘Bad Paper’ Discharges Brand Veterans for Life ‘Bad Paper’ Discharges Brand Veterans for Life

Discharges for minor offenses, including symptoms of service-related injuries like PTSD and traumatic brain injuries, is a national disgrace.

Nov 11, 2019 / Tyson Manker

The US Military Is a Socialist Organization

The US Military Is a Socialist Organization The US Military Is a Socialist Organization

Affordable housing and food, tuition assistance, and universal health care are hallmarks of a social welfare system—and life in the armed forces.

Nov 4, 2019 / Liesel Kershul

Impeachment Just Got Real

Impeachment Just Got Real Impeachment Just Got Real

In a 232 to 196 vote, the House endorsed a formal impeachment process—because the facts compel it.

Oct 31, 2019 / Hard Paywall / John Nichols

Booing a Lawless President Is a Patriotic Act

Booing a Lawless President Is a Patriotic Act Booing a Lawless President Is a Patriotic Act

Americans who respect the office of the president have a duty to call out charlatans who disregard the Constitution and abuse their positions of power.

Oct 29, 2019 / John Nichols

Whose Side Is Clarence Thomas On?

Whose Side Is Clarence Thomas On? Whose Side Is Clarence Thomas On?

A new book argues that the Supreme Court justice’s early embrace of black nationalism is central to understanding his politics and jurisprudence. But perhaps far better guides are ...

Oct 29, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Randall Kennedy

Uncovering Russiagate’s Origins Could Prevent Future Scandals

Uncovering Russiagate’s Origins Could Prevent Future Scandals Uncovering Russiagate’s Origins Could Prevent Future Scandals

There are legitimate grounds to probe the intelligence officials behind the all-consuming Trump-Russia affair.

Oct 28, 2019 / Aaron Maté

Trump Cabinet meeting

Trump Thinks the Emoluments Clause Is Phony Trump Thinks the Emoluments Clause Is Phony

But the president won’t be laughing when the emoluments clause becomes the basis for impeachment.

Oct 22, 2019 / John Nichols

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Rudy Giuliani and the Secret Constitution Rudy Giuliani and the Secret Constitution

For crooked, rich Republicans, everything from “impeachment” to “subpoenas” to “crimes” is in air-quotes

Oct 22, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow

Want Serious Progressive Change? Fight for Structural Election Reforms.

Want Serious Progressive Change? Fight for Structural Election Reforms. Want Serious Progressive Change? Fight for Structural Election Reforms.

That’s the only way we’ll be able to challenge the GOP minority’s hold on power, after so many years of gerrymandering and voter suppression.

Oct 22, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

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