Politics

Hot Air Rises

Hot Air Rises Hot Air Rises

The GOP’s fealty to Trump.

Dec 24, 2024 / OppArt / J.T. Williamson

The exterior of a Planned Parenthood Reproductive Health Services Center in St Louis, Missouri

The Supreme Court Prepares to Take Its First Shot at Contraception The Supreme Court Prepares to Take Its First Shot at Contraception

A case just added to the high court’s docket takes on the question of whether Medicaid can be used to pay for services at medical providers that also perform abortions.

Dec 24, 2024 / Elie Mystal

Kash Patel’s First Day

Kash Patel’s First Day Kash Patel’s First Day

J. Edgar Chutzpah.

Dec 23, 2024 / OppArt / Stan Mack

Mourners hug in front of a makeshift memorial of flowers and candles for the victims of a car-ramming attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, eastern Germany, on December 23, 2024.

A Far-Right Attacker Kills 5 in a Christmas Market. The German Far Right Takes Advantage. A Far-Right Attacker Kills 5 in a Christmas Market. The German Far Right Takes Advantage.

The eastern German city of Magdeburg mourns as the Alternative für Deutschland party sees an opportunity after one of its supporters plowed into a fairy-tale Christmas market.

Dec 23, 2024 / Carol Schaeffer

These Progressives Will Guide Us Through the Darkness

These Progressives Will Guide Us Through the Darkness These Progressives Will Guide Us Through the Darkness

Without a doubt, 2025 is going to be tough—but these visionaries give us hope in this uncertain time.

Dec 23, 2024 / Feature / John Nichols

Students at Columbia University's Journalism School affix messages to their cap and gowns before accepting diplomas.

A Stunning Year for Student Journalism A Stunning Year for Student Journalism

Here are 20 of the best StudentNation articles from 2024 to highlight the extraordinary reporting of the next generation.

Dec 23, 2024 / StudentNation / StudentNation

US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson paces just prior to the House's approval of a stopgap spending bill.

The Spending Fiasco Was a Preview of the Trump-Musk Administration The Spending Fiasco Was a Preview of the Trump-Musk Administration

Congress narrowly averted a shutdown, but the whole episode offers a sneak peak of the oligarchy in store.

Dec 21, 2024 / Chris Lehmann

Capitol Liquidity

Capitol Liquidity Capitol Liquidity

A.I. Capone.

Dec 20, 2024

Elon Musk inside the Capitol, holding a cup of coffee and frowning.

The Billionaire Who Stole Christmas The Billionaire Who Stole Christmas

Elon Musk torpedoed a bipartisan deal to avoid a government shutdown. Trump one-upped him by demanding that the bill hike the debt ceiling. A new bill failed. Who’s in charge here...

Dec 20, 2024 / Joan Walsh

Joe Biden’s Bodyguard of Liars Betrayed American Democracy

Joe Biden’s Bodyguard of Liars Betrayed American Democracy Joe Biden’s Bodyguard of Liars Betrayed American Democracy

Gerontocracy, pro-establishment politics and deception by Democratic Party insiders all helped elect Donald Trump.

Dec 20, 2024 / Jeet Heer

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