Attempted Bribery Is Bribery Attempted Bribery Is Bribery
The Constitution’s authors had an understanding of bribery that legal scholars say “not only encompasses Trump’s conduct—it practically defines it.”
Nov 15, 2019 / John Nichols
Impeachment Hearing Republicans Confirm There Is No Defense for Donald Trump Impeachment Hearing Republicans Confirm There Is No Defense for Donald Trump
And they’re continuing to make themselves and their party an American abomination.
Nov 13, 2019 / John Nichols
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
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
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
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
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?
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
There are legitimate grounds to probe the intelligence officials behind the all-consuming Trump-Russia affair.
Oct 28, 2019 / Aaron Maté
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