Republicans

Marjorie Taylor Greene waving at a rally

Will Marjorie Taylor Greene Be the Republican Nominee for Vice President? Will Marjorie Taylor Greene Be the Republican Nominee for Vice President?

The Congress member and conspiracist is reportedly positioning herself to be Trump’s running mate—but her ambitions may be even bigger.

Jan 27, 2023 / Chris Lehmann

Conservatives Have a Sketchy New Legal Plot to Ban the Abortion Pill

Conservatives Have a Sketchy New Legal Plot to Ban the Abortion Pill Conservatives Have a Sketchy New Legal Plot to Ban the Abortion Pill

By forum-shopping their way to a hearing before a zealot judge, conservatives hope to win an unwinnable case—and not for the first time.

Jan 26, 2023 / Elie Mystal

Elton John hugs US first lady Jill Biden

While They “Have the Tools,” We Are Still Suffering and Dying in Our Thousands While They “Have the Tools,” We Are Still Suffering and Dying in Our Thousands

In the Orwellian world of White House Covid messaging, some Americans are more equal than others.

Jan 26, 2023 / Gregg Gonsalves

Biden delivers remarks on status of Afghanistan evacuation.

Biden’s Foreign Policy at 2 Biden’s Foreign Policy at 2

Is America back?

Jan 24, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Kevin McCarthy under a sign that reads

Why Do Republicans Want to Kill Their Voters? Why Do Republicans Want to Kill Their Voters?

The GOP’s pro-smoking crusade is the latest case of conservatives revolting against science to harm their followers.

Jan 23, 2023 / Joan Walsh

Jeffrey Zients sitting at a table

Biden’s Next Chief of Staff Is a Disaster in the Making Biden’s Next Chief of Staff Is a Disaster in the Making

Prospective pick Jeffrey Zients is a poster boy for corporate predation.

Jan 23, 2023 / Jeet Heer

Big Pharma Greed’s Knows No Bounds

Big Pharma Greed’s Knows No Bounds Big Pharma Greed’s Knows No Bounds

A proposal by Moderna to hike Covid vaccine costs to as much as $130 a dose is “what corporate greed looks like.”

Jan 20, 2023 / John Nichols

Trump vs. DeSantis Death Match? Bring It On!

Trump vs. DeSantis Death Match? Bring It On! Trump vs. DeSantis Death Match? Bring It On!

While the Florida governor crusades against “woke capitalism” and mulls a run for president, Trump promises to “handle that the way I handle things.” I can’t wait.

Jan 19, 2023 / Joan Walsh

Stack of bills

The Debt Ceiling Explained. Once More, With Feeling… The Debt Ceiling Explained. Once More, With Feeling…

What The New York Times doesn’t know might hit you in the wallet.

Jan 19, 2023 / James K. Galbraith

House Republicans holding a press conference

Why You Don’t Need to Fear the Taxman Why You Don’t Need to Fear the Taxman

It’s time to defend—not defund—the IRS.

Jan 19, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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