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Donald Trump points to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as he speaks at Shelby Park during a visit to the US-Mexico border, Thursday, February 29, 2024, in Eagle Pass, Tex.

Border Hysteria Is a Bipartisan Delusion Border Hysteria Is a Bipartisan Delusion

Yesterday, both President Biden and Donald Trump visited Texas to promise harsher immigration policies.

Mar 1, 2024 / Chris Lehmann

Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) left, looks on as Representative Katie Porter (D-Calif.) speaks during a televised debate for candidates in the senate race to succeed the late Senator Dianne Feinstein, Monday, January 22, 2024, in Los Angeles.

Adam Schiff’s Reverse Psychology Ad Campaign Adam Schiff’s Reverse Psychology Ad Campaign

In a bid to keep his Democratic rival Katie Porter out of the running, the California representative is touting Republican Steve Garvey’s conservative credentials.

Mar 1, 2024 / Sasha Abramsky

Have the Hostages Been Forgotten in the Fog of War?

Have the Hostages Been Forgotten in the Fog of War? Have the Hostages Been Forgotten in the Fog of War?

Netanyahu prioritizes bombing.

Mar 1, 2024 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Brown sign reading

The IRS Finally Takes the Gloves Off The IRS Finally Takes the Gloves Off

Under the Biden administration, wealthy tax cheats can no longer count on getting the “audit lite” treatment.

Mar 1, 2024 / David Cay Johnston

President Joe Biden walking on the South Lawn of the White House.

Yes, Biden Can Still Win! Yes, Biden Can Still Win!

Let’s cut out the doom and gloom and look at the facts.

Mar 1, 2024 / Steve Phillips

Jack F. Matlock, US ambassador in Moscow

How Former Ambassador Jack Matlock Corrects the Record on American Foreign Policy How Former Ambassador Jack Matlock Corrects the Record on American Foreign Policy

Matlock, now 95 years old, offers a classic example of why our leaders would benefit greatly from more wisdom and less intelligence.

Mar 1, 2024 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

A Democratic voter uncommitted to President Joe Biden rallies outside of a polling station in Dearborn, Mich., on February 27, 2024.

Michigan’s Democratic Voters Sent President Biden a Clear Message on Gaza Michigan’s Democratic Voters Sent President Biden a Clear Message on Gaza

But will the president listen and change course? Or continue to risk his presidency—and our democracy—over blind loyalty to Bibi Netanyahu?

Feb 29, 2024 / Waleed Shahid

The US Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C.

The Supreme Court Could Decide This Term’s Big Gun Case on the Basis of… Grammar The Supreme Court Could Decide This Term’s Big Gun Case on the Basis of… Grammar

Justices like Neil Gorsuch are doing all they can to make sure “bump stocks”—which turn regular guns into machine guns—are legal.

Feb 29, 2024 / Elie Mystal

Lockheed F-35 Jet Australia

Military Spending Isn’t the Economic Galvanizer You Think it Is Military Spending Isn’t the Economic Galvanizer You Think it Is

The opportunity costs of throwing endless trillions of dollars at the military means far less is invested in other crucial American needs

Feb 29, 2024 / William D. Hartung

A demonstration in 1993 against NAFTA in Austin, Texas.

After 30 Years of NAFTA, the Working Classes Are Still Losing After 30 Years of NAFTA, the Working Classes Are Still Losing

The promise of free trade was never fulfilled. Workers are continuing to lose ground.

Feb 29, 2024 / Gerardo Otero

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