Progressives Can’t Afford to Spend the Next 4 Years Just Playing Defense Progressives Can’t Afford to Spend the Next 4 Years Just Playing Defense
Or reflexively denouncing every Trump policy. While we mustn’t underestimate the danger he poses to our democracy, when he says he wants to end war, the left should call his bluff...
Dec 17, 2024 / Matthew Duss
Donald Trump Is the Authentic American Berserk Donald Trump Is the Authentic American Berserk
Far from being an alien interloper, the incoming president draws from homegrown authoritarianism.
Dec 13, 2024 / Jeet Heer
American Carnage? American Carnage?
Trump promises a Project 2025 future.
Dec 13, 2024 / OppArt / Peter Kuper
No, Kamala Harris Staffers Did Not Run a “Flawless” Campaign No, Kamala Harris Staffers Did Not Run a “Flawless” Campaign
Democratic strategists are still patting themselves on the back for a catastrophic defeat.
Dec 10, 2024 / Jeet Heer
The Courts, Trump, and Us: A Q&A With David Cole The Courts, Trump, and Us: A Q&A With David Cole
Last time, the courts were an essential checking force on the Trump administration. This time around, they may again provide a check—if we push.
Dec 10, 2024 / Q&A / Jon Wiener
Why Bidenomics Was Such a Bust Why Bidenomics Was Such a Bust
A large majority of voters gave the Biden administration a failing grade on the economy. For the sake of future policy battles, it is worthwhile to try to understand their reasons...
Dec 9, 2024 / James K. Galbraith
At CPAC Argentina, a Preview of Donald Trump’s Second Term At CPAC Argentina, a Preview of Donald Trump’s Second Term
A far-right international extending from Lara Trump and Steve Bannon to Jair Bolsonaro and Javier Milei joined reactionaries across Europe to promise no safe quarter for the left....
Dec 6, 2024 / Jacob Sugarman
King of Chaos King of Chaos
When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn't become a king; the palace becomes a circus.
Dec 6, 2024 / OppArt / Steve Brodner
Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and the Marcos-Duterte Feud Joe Biden, Donald Trump, and the Marcos-Duterte Feud
The clash between the Philippines's dynastic duo is an entertaining political soap opera. But this spat has the potential to turn violent very fast.
Dec 6, 2024 / Walden Bello