Resurgence In the Midwest Resurgence In the Midwest
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Chris Lehmann examines how liberals and Democrats got their groove back in the Midwest.
The Surprisingly Durable Myth of Donald Trump, Anti-Imperialist The Surprisingly Durable Myth of Donald Trump, Anti-Imperialist
The Establishment focus on personal scandals helps cover up the former president’s reckless belligerence.
Apr 17, 2023 / Jeet Heer
The Corrupt Courts and the Feckless Senate Judiciary Committee The Corrupt Courts and the Feckless Senate Judiciary Committee
Negligent Democratic leadership won’t challenge Clarence Thomas and other lawless judges.
Apr 14, 2023 / Jeet Heer
The Abortion Battle Rages in the Courts The Abortion Battle Rages in the Courts
Moira Donegan on how the mifepristone ban and the future of reproductive freedom.
Clarence Thomas’s Rich Friend Collects: Judges, Politicians—and Nazi Memorabilia Clarence Thomas’s Rich Friend Collects: Judges, Politicians—and Nazi Memorabilia
Texas billionaire Harlan Crow is a modern-day Charles Foster Kane.
Apr 10, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Democrats Can Win on Trans Issues—but Only if They Fight Democrats Can Win on Trans Issues—but Only if They Fight
Though culture war bigotry loses at the ballot box, centrist Democrats have been too quick to surrender.
Apr 7, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Two Cheers for Arresting Trump Two Cheers for Arresting Trump
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Elie Mystal discusses Trump’s legal status and why we should be clear-eyed about how far the court case can go.
What’s Behind the New Calls to Invade Mexico What’s Behind the New Calls to Invade Mexico
The right can claim it’s about defeating cartels or defending democracy, but it’s really about resource extraction.
Will Jeff Zients Destroy Joe Biden’s Presidency? Will Jeff Zients Destroy Joe Biden’s Presidency?
The new White House chief of staff is alienating congressional Democrats and progressives.
Apr 3, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Trump’s Indictment Will Dominate the 2024 Election Trump’s Indictment Will Dominate the 2024 Election
The GOP’s defense of the former president means the election will be a referendum on the rule of law.
Mar 31, 2023 / Jeet Heer