The Latest Reason Given for Why We Can’t See the President’s Tax Returns

Peter Kuper

Should the House Impeach Trump?

It’s a tough call, with strong arguments on both sides. Regardless, Democrats must aggressively pursue the investigative leads furnished by the Mueller report.

The Nation

Want to Expand Medicare? Then Answer the $5 Trillion Questions.

If you think the fight with insurance companies is tough, just wait until single-payer advocates have to go head-to-head with doctors.

Mike Konczal

The Trump Administration Is Launching a New Round of Aggression Against Cuba

And this time, they’re celebrating the Bay of Pigs invasion as they do it.

Peter Kornbluh

The Media Can’t Figure Out How to Cover Elizabeth Warren

Unlike every other candidate in the race—or in recent US history—Warren is providing a road map for where she wants to take the country.

Eric Alterman

William Barr’s Handling of the Mueller Report

Calvin Trillin

Why Everyone Should Care About Mass E-carceration

The social costs of constant surveillance are greater than we might think.

Patricia J. Williams

Letters From the May 13, 2019 Issue

Action plans for democracy… Spreading hope—and justice…

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