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Congress Has What It Needs to Impeach Trump Congress Has What It Needs to Impeach Trump

The evidence of Trump’s obstruction of justice invites comparison with Watergate-era articles of impeachment—and demands action.

Jun 9, 2017 / John Nichols

The Outcome of This Obscure Lawsuit Could Undermine Constitutional Government

The Outcome of This Obscure Lawsuit Could Undermine Constitutional Government The Outcome of This Obscure Lawsuit Could Undermine Constitutional Government

The Georgia Supreme Court is about to decide whether citizens can sue the state. It’s chilling to imagine what could happen if the justices say they cannot.

May 31, 2017 / Cara Sabatini

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To Impeach or Not to Impeach? And Is That Even the Question? To Impeach or Not to Impeach? And Is That Even the Question?

Four writers debate whether Trump's removal from office is a priority or a distraction.

May 31, 2017 / That’s Debatable / Doug Henwood, Steve Phillips, Christopher D. Cook, and Medea Benjamin

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Donald Trump Committed Another Impeachable Offense This Week Donald Trump Committed Another Impeachable Offense This Week

And it had nothing to do with the Russia investigation. 

May 20, 2017 / John Nichols

Joe Lieberman

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

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Sheriff David Clarke Is Determined to Suspend Habeas Corpus and Shred the Bill of Rights Sheriff David Clarke Is Determined to Suspend Habeas Corpus and Shred the Bill of Rights

The right-wing extremist’s disregard for the Constitution is well documented, and now he’s reportedly joining Trump’s DHS.

May 18, 2017 / John Nichols

Robert Mueller

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

Donald Trump

Congress Could Establish a Commission to See if Trump Is Mentally Fit to Be President Congress Could Establish a Commission to See if Trump Is Mentally Fit to Be President

Jamie Raskin proposes using the 25th Amendment to assess whether presidential incapacity exists.

May 17, 2017 / John Nichols

Trump and Lavrov

How Should We Investigate Trump’s Firing of Comey? How Should We Investigate Trump’s Firing of Comey?

We need a special prosecutor—but an independent commission or select congressional committee would also help.

May 17, 2017 / Editorial / David Cole

The Senate Must Demand an Independent Special Prosecutor

The Senate Must Demand an Independent Special Prosecutor The Senate Must Demand an Independent Special Prosecutor

Just as in Watergate, Comey’s firing requires political courage from members of Congress.

May 16, 2017 / Elizabeth Holtzman

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