Trump’s Greatest Dereliction of Duty—His Disgraceful Denial of Climate Change Trump’s Greatest Dereliction of Duty—His Disgraceful Denial of Climate Change
The worst part? That the president believes his position is a political winner.
Nov 5, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Trump Throws More Red Meat to Nativists, Polluters, and Evangelicals Trump Throws More Red Meat to Nativists, Polluters, and Evangelicals
He’s shoring up his bigoted base for 2020, but he’s also courting the broader GOP coalition of big business and the Christian right.
Nov 5, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky
The ‘Bernie Sanders Slate’ Is on Today’s Ballot The ‘Bernie Sanders Slate’ Is on Today’s Ballot
As presidential contenders wade into Tuesday’s state and local elections, the Vermont senator focused on races that highlight big issues and ideas.
Nov 5, 2019 / John Nichols
Tuesday’s Election Could Be a Second Blue Wave Tuesday’s Election Could Be a Second Blue Wave
On November 5 voters can reject Trump and embrace criminal justice reform, rent control, and democracy in states and cities nationwide.
Nov 1, 2019 / John Nichols
The World Series Winners Should Not Visit the White House The World Series Winners Should Not Visit the White House
The Washington Nationals’ values are not Trump values.
Nov 1, 2019 / Peter Dreier
Impeachment Just Got Real Impeachment Just Got Real
In a 232 to 196 vote, the House endorsed a formal impeachment process—because the facts compel it.
Oct 31, 2019 / John Nichols
Joe Biden’s Campaign Is Faltering Joe Biden’s Campaign Is Faltering
Jeet Heer on Moderate Dems, plus Elie Mystal on Senate Republicans and Amy Wilentz on Haiti.
Oct 31, 2019 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
History’s Greatest Victim History’s Greatest Victim
Republicans are racking their brains trying to think of anyone who’s had it worse than President Donald J. Trump, and they’re coming up short.
Oct 30, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow
The Party of War Has No Problem Trashing Veterans The Party of War Has No Problem Trashing Veterans
Heroic military service counts for nothing when a party sees all critics as disloyal.
Oct 30, 2019 / Jeet Heer
Trump Isn’t Totally Wrong About the Deep State Trump Isn’t Totally Wrong About the Deep State
The president’s war with the permanent administrative state presents a dilemma to those wary of both.
Oct 25, 2019 / Jeet Heer