Trump Will Claim Credit for a Robust Economy. This Is How We Fight Back. Trump Will Claim Credit for a Robust Economy. This Is How We Fight Back.
The most prosperous regions are controlled by Democrats and are benefiting because of Democratic policies, while Trumplandia is lagging.
Jan 3, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
Gun Basics—and Other Lessons Gun Basics—and Other Lessons
Getting along is a necessity when you know you’re likely to run into each other at the only gas station in town. But it’s also a frame of mind.
Jan 1, 2020 / Karen Rothmyer
The Impeachment Deadlock Is an Opportunity Democrats Should Seize The Impeachment Deadlock Is an Opportunity Democrats Should Seize
The longer Senate Republicans block a fair Senate trial, the more Democrats can hammer home how the scandal implicates Trump’s defenders.
Dec 31, 2019 / Jeet Heer
William Greider Knew What Ailed the Democratic Party William Greider Knew What Ailed the Democratic Party
…and how to fix it. We will miss him.
Dec 27, 2019 / John Nichols
President Scrooge and His Dickensian Cabal President Scrooge and His Dickensian Cabal
The administration’s holiday greeting is a plan to slash food stamp benefits for roughly 700,000 unemployed Americans.
Dec 25, 2019 / John Nichols
A Trump Reelection Aide Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud A Trump Reelection Aide Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud
“Traditionally it’s always been Republicans suppressing votes,” he said. State attorneys general must investigate the GOP’s voter suppression tactics.
Dec 24, 2019 / John Nichols
Trump Is Impeached, and Everything Is On the Line Trump Is Impeached, and Everything Is On the Line
Even if the Senate ends up keeping him in office, it was still crucial for politicians to take a stand against this sadistic president.
Dec 20, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky
When It Comes to Veterans, Democrats Parrot the Right Wing’s Narrative When It Comes to Veterans, Democrats Parrot the Right Wing’s Narrative
The Republican playbook to undermine universal health care begins with their rhetorical attacks on the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Dec 19, 2019 / Suzanne Gordon and Jasper Craven
The House Impeaches Trump The House Impeaches Trump
Trump has abused his power and obstructed Congress, and Wednesday night, the House of Representatives held him accountable.
Dec 18, 2019 / John Nichols
Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham Must Pay for Enabling Trump Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham Must Pay for Enabling Trump
The best way to ensure some modicum of accountability for Trump’s most reliable wingmen is to boot them from office in 2020.
Dec 18, 2019 / Elie Mystal