Kevin McCarthy’s Debt-Ceiling Deal Gets Approval From the Billionaire Class Kevin McCarthy’s Debt-Ceiling Deal Gets Approval From the Billionaire Class
Within hours of the vote on a deal that protected tax cuts for the rich, the Republican speaker was off raising funds from… the rich.
Jun 9, 2023 / John Nichols
The Criminal Delusions of Donald Trump The Criminal Delusions of Donald Trump
The former president faces seven federal criminal counts—and there are more to come. But the law won’t stop Trump from lying to himself.
Jun 9, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Pat Robertson’s Genocidal God Has Called Him Home Pat Robertson’s Genocidal God Has Called Him Home
The political preacher who made the religion look bad.
The Voting Rights Act Has Survived Another Attempt on Its Life The Voting Rights Act Has Survived Another Attempt on Its Life
In a surprising ruling, two conservative justices joined the Supreme Court’s liberal wing to keep Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act intact.
Jun 9, 2023 / Elie Mystal
There’s No Reason Filing Taxes Should Be So Hard There’s No Reason Filing Taxes Should Be So Hard
In early 2024, a few taxpayers will participate in a pilot project to file their taxes for free directly to the government. It’s a great start.
Jun 9, 2023 / Bryce Covert
Is America Worth Saving? Is America Worth Saving?
Known as “the arsenal of democracy” during World War II, America has now simply become an arsenal.
Jun 9, 2023 / William Astore
The FBI Is Back to Its Old Habits: Illegally Spying on Protesters The FBI Is Back to Its Old Habits: Illegally Spying on Protesters
There should be no future for Section 702, an enduring vestige of the post-9/11 security state. To kill it, all Congress has to do is do nothing.
Jun 9, 2023 / Column / Spencer Ackerman
Climate Change Could Devastate Life in the West Climate Change Could Devastate Life in the West
In a region with an expanding population, environmental calamity poses even greater challenges to housing and quality of life.
Jun 9, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
Next Time, Dammit, Just Default Next Time, Dammit, Just Default
Democrats feared a monster called “default”—but it’s just another Washington scare story.
Jun 9, 2023 / James K. Galbraith for The Nation