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
Just as in Watergate, Comey’s firing requires political courage from members of Congress.
May 16, 2017 / Elizabeth Holtzman
Trump’s Commission on ‘Election Integrity’ Will Lead to Massive Voter Suppression Trump’s Commission on ‘Election Integrity’ Will Lead to Massive Voter Suppression
It will be led by Mike Pence and Kris Kobach, who have a very long history of making it harder to vote.
May 11, 2017 / Ari Berman
We May Be Witnessing the Unraveling of Donald Trump’s Presidency We May Be Witnessing the Unraveling of Donald Trump’s Presidency
In his paranoia about his legitimacy as president, Trump is pushing us to the brink of a constitutional crisis.
May 11, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Comey’s Firing Is Worse Than the Saturday Night Massacre Comey’s Firing Is Worse Than the Saturday Night Massacre
At least during Watergate officials inside the administration refused to collude with Nixon’s orders.
May 10, 2017 / Bruce Shapiro
Trump Fires Comey, Putting the Country ‘On the Verge of a Constitutional Crisis’ Trump Fires Comey, Putting the Country ‘On the Verge of a Constitutional Crisis’
The decision makes a mockery of Attorney General Jeff Sessions’s recusal from the Russia investigation and should prompt his impeachment.
May 10, 2017 / John Nichols
Congress Is Drawing a ‘Red Line’ Over Trump’s Support for the Saudi War on Yemen Congress Is Drawing a ‘Red Line’ Over Trump’s Support for the Saudi War on Yemen
Millions are threatened by famine, as Riyadh prepares an assault on the country’s key port.
May 8, 2017 / James Carden
Religious Right Leaders Blast Trump’s Order as a Betrayal Religious Right Leaders Blast Trump’s Order as a Betrayal
But a vague provision could authorize Attorney General Jeff Sessions to issue guidelines to federal agencies allowing them to discriminate.
May 5, 2017 / Sarah Posner
The Most Important Story of Trump’s First 100 Days The Most Important Story of Trump’s First 100 Days
The United States is a constitutional democracy, whether Trump likes it or not.
May 4, 2017 / Editorial / David Cole
The Fight Over Sexual Freedom The Fight Over Sexual Freedom
Geoffrey Stone’s book is a powerful reminder that the history of sexual equality is one of backlash as well as progress.
May 3, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Anna North