Trump’s All-Out Assault on American Democracy Has Begun Trump’s All-Out Assault on American Democracy Has Begun
If the next four years will be anything like this past week, it’s going to be a hell of a ride.
Jan 24, 2025 / Sasha Abramsky
Fixing the Student Loan Crisis Starts With Defending the Department of Education Fixing the Student Loan Crisis Starts With Defending the Department of Education
Borrowers stand to lose more than they could ever gain if the department is shut down.
Jan 24, 2025 / StudentNation / Sabrina Cereceres
The Bishop Who Spoke Truth to Trump Was Doing Her Job The Bishop Who Spoke Truth to Trump Was Doing Her Job
The president may not have approved of Mariann Edgar Budde’s homily at the National Cathedral. But the bishop answered to a higher moral calling.
Jan 23, 2025 / John Nichols
A Night Outside a DC Jail With the January 6 Insurrectionist Fan Club A Night Outside a DC Jail With the January 6 Insurrectionist Fan Club
Neo-Nazis and other right-wing groups celebrated in Washington, DC, as they anticipated the Trump pardons and the release of their incarcerated allies.
Jan 23, 2025 / Amanda Moore
The Troubles Begin The Troubles Begin
Trump’s second term will bring enormous challenges for the nation and for the world.
Jan 21, 2025 / OppArt / Judy Polstra
Trump’s Inauguration Revealed Whom He Really Serves: the Billionaires and the Crypto Bros Trump’s Inauguration Revealed Whom He Really Serves: the Billionaires and the Crypto Bros
In front of Trump stood a handful of CEOs whose combined wealth topped $1.2 trillion. They and the crypto scammers are the true beneficiaries of Trump’s second term.
Jan 20, 2025 / Chris Lehmann
Trump’s Supposed Unity Message Is a Gloating Threat of MAGA Triumphant Trump’s Supposed Unity Message Is a Gloating Threat of MAGA Triumphant
The new president uses shock and awe to claim a mandate over demoralized Democrats.
Jan 20, 2025 / Jeet Heer
On TikTok, the Supreme Court Did the Right Thing On TikTok, the Supreme Court Did the Right Thing
And while the “I was for it before I was against it” crowd opposing the ban now stretches from Chuck Schumer to Donald Trump, that doesn’t mean they're right.
Jan 20, 2025 / Zephyr Teachout
Inauguration Day 2: The Call Is Coming From Inside The Building Inauguration Day 2: The Call Is Coming From Inside The Building
In 2020, after losing his bid for reelection to Joe Biden, Donald Trump summoned a mob to the Capitol. Today, as we mark the peaceful transfer of power, we offer this reminder.
Jan 20, 2025 / Feature / Steve Brodner
Blocking Planned Parenthood From Medicaid Will Only Worsen the US Maternal Health Crisis Blocking Planned Parenthood From Medicaid Will Only Worsen the US Maternal Health Crisis
The “defund Planned Parenthood” campaign is back—and headed to the US Supreme Court.
Jan 17, 2025 / Rachel Rebouché