Can Trump Win in November by Reviving Willie Horton? Can Trump Win in November by Reviving Willie Horton?
The president is betting his reelection on a racist demonization of urban America.
Jul 24, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Can We Attend a Big Fat Covid Wedding? Can We Attend a Big Fat Covid Wedding?
Another reader feels class resentment toward a friend riding out the pandemic at his country home.
Jul 24, 2020 / Liza Featherstone
Did Trump Bomb Syria on False Grounds? Did Trump Bomb Syria on False Grounds?
The American media is ignoring leaks from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons that suggest a whitewash.
Jul 24, 2020 / Aaron Maté
Trump Is Flailing, and the Country Is Paying the Price Trump Is Flailing, and the Country Is Paying the Price
Desperate to distract from his own failures, he’s lashing out at China and cities run by Democrats.
Jul 24, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
How to Steal an Election How to Steal an Election
A lesson in purging the rolls, blocking registration, and other manipulation tactics.
Jul 24, 2020 / Ted Rall and Greg Palast
How Covid-19 Is Changing the Way We Work How Covid-19 Is Changing the Way We Work
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed deep and unexamined assumptions about the nature and value of work in the United States.
Jul 24, 2020 / Rebecca Gordon
As Trump Threatens Cities, Philadelphia’s DA Prepares to Uphold the Rule of Law As Trump Threatens Cities, Philadelphia’s DA Prepares to Uphold the Rule of Law
“Anyone, including federal law enforcement, who unlawfully assaults and kidnaps people will face criminal charges from my office,” says Larry Krasner.
Jul 23, 2020 / John Nichols
The Federal Response to Protests Extends Far Beyond Portland The Federal Response to Protests Extends Far Beyond Portland
A document responding to inquiries by Senator Kamala Harris shows the extent of CBP involvement in local law enforcement.
Jul 23, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein
Tribute to a True Prophet Tribute to a True Prophet
"All of us must get in the revolution."- John Lewis (2/21/40—07/17/20) in his original draft of the March on Washington
Jul 23, 2020 / OppArt / Sylvia Hernández