Michelle Tea’s DIY Pregnancy Michelle Tea’s DIY Pregnancy
In her new book, Tea explores the difficulties of joys of getting pregnant and having a child.
Sep 19, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Erin Somers
Republicans May Not Run on Abortion, but They Can’t Hide From the Debate Republicans May Not Run on Abortion, but They Can’t Hide From the Debate
J.D. Vance's contortions and Lindsey Graham’s blundering press conference show that the abortion issue has become a quagmire for the right.
Sep 16, 2022 / Jeet Heer
Let’s Call DeSantis’s Migrant Stunt What It Is—Kidnapping Let’s Call DeSantis’s Migrant Stunt What It Is—Kidnapping
It’s a crime to dupe somebody and then ship them across state lines—and it’s time to hold GOP governors accountable for doing just that.
Sep 16, 2022 / Elie Mystal
New Hampshire’s GOP Senate Nominee Wants to Take Away the Right to Elect Senators New Hampshire’s GOP Senate Nominee Wants to Take Away the Right to Elect Senators
The next frontier in the Republican assault on democracy involves a scheme to repeal the 17th Amendment and let Republican-controlled legislatures name senators.
Sep 16, 2022 / John Nichols
“MAGA Republican” Is a Distinction Without a Difference “MAGA Republican” Is a Distinction Without a Difference
Ten MAGA Republicans and 10 “normal” Republicans happy to play along are, in practice, 20 MAGA Republicans.
Sep 16, 2022 / Ed Burmila
Why US Workers Are Better Situated to Confront Economic Turbulence Why US Workers Are Better Situated to Confront Economic Turbulence
Europe directed more of its Covid aid to businesses, while the US supported workers. If a recession hits now, Europeans could be in even worse trouble.
Sep 16, 2022 / Mike Konczal
The Russian Military’s Ineptitude Almost Rivals Our Own The Russian Military’s Ineptitude Almost Rivals Our Own
Putin’s plunge into Ukraine confirms that he learned nothing from the folly of post-9/11 US military policy.
Sep 16, 2022 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Facing a Rising Right, Liberal Politicians Need to Stand Firm Facing a Rising Right, Liberal Politicians Need to Stand Firm
If blue-state politicians want to have an impact on national politics, they have to show that their policies work—and that they can get them passed.
Sep 16, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky