‘What You’re Seeing From Mitch McConnell Is Disgusting’ ‘What You’re Seeing From Mitch McConnell Is Disgusting’
The Senate majority leader has abandoned his constitutional duty. Democrats should not let him live it down.
Jan 7, 2020 / John Nichols
Trump’s Assassination of Iran’s Suleimani Was a Colossal Strategic Blunder Trump’s Assassination of Iran’s Suleimani Was a Colossal Strategic Blunder
In one blow, Washington has strengthened Iran’s hard-liners, revived its nuke program, drawn Iraq closer to Tehran, stymied popular regional uprisings, and endangered Americans aro...
Jan 7, 2020 / Roxane Farmanfarmaian
Spain Just Formed Its First Left Coalition Government in More Than 80 Years Spain Just Formed Its First Left Coalition Government in More Than 80 Years
It vows to strengthen job security and unions, raise the minimum wage and taxes on the wealthy, pass a climate-change law, and introduce free, universal public child care.
Jan 7, 2020 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín
Trump’s Distraction by Assassination Trump’s Distraction by Assassination
The killing of Iran’s Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani took the public’s attention away from Trump’s upcoming trial in the Senate. This new crisis, though, has no visible off-ramp.
Jan 7, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
Take Action Now: No War With Iran Take Action Now: No War With Iran
Protest endless war, learn about the situation in Iran, and work towards peace at home and abroad.
Jan 7, 2020 / NationAction
The 2010s Were a Decade of Imperial Overreach. Trump Is Making It Worse. The 2010s Were a Decade of Imperial Overreach. Trump Is Making It Worse.
Historically, such an approach does not end well, and there is ample evidence that Trump’s foreign policy is failing nearly everywhere.
Jan 7, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
If Americans Die in the Escalating Iran Crisis, Remember That Mike Pompeo Called It ‘a Little Noise’ If Americans Die in the Escalating Iran Crisis, Remember That Mike Pompeo Called It ‘a Little Noise’
His shilling for Trump’s war crimes makes Rumsfeld and Cheney look… well, as awful as ever. But he’s trying to join their ranks.
Jan 7, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Eka Kurniawan’s Disorienting ‘Kitchen Curse’ Is a Punk Critique of Colonialism Eka Kurniawan’s Disorienting ‘Kitchen Curse’ Is a Punk Critique of Colonialism
The Indonesian writer’s short story collection tells tales of hope and disappointment from Reformasi, the period following the ouster of the country's dictator Suharto.
Jan 7, 2020 / Noah Flora
Congress, Don’t Stop at Passing a Strong War Powers Resolution Congress, Don’t Stop at Passing a Strong War Powers Resolution
Block war funding, revoke AUMFs, move to renew the Iran nuclear deal, and hold Trump to account.
Jan 6, 2020 / John Nichols
The Tiki Bar Resurgence of the Trump Era The Tiki Bar Resurgence of the Trump Era
It’s tacky and willfully inauthentic. Of course it’s popular again.
Jan 6, 2020 / Jackson Arn