The RNC’s Extremist Problem The RNC’s Extremist Problem
Eager to shore up the GOP base, the party’s convention has elevated QAnon, anti-suffragists, anti-Semites, and assorted weirdos.
Aug 25, 2020 / Jeet Heer
The Desperation of Donald Trump Jr. The Desperation of Donald Trump Jr.
It’s unfair to blame on substance abuse what is more likely due to existential despair.
Aug 25, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Biden’s Grief Versus Trump’s Grievances Biden’s Grief Versus Trump’s Grievances
The two presidential candidates have very different approaches to loss.
Aug 21, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Obama’s High-Minded Civics Lesson Asks Too Much of Us Obama’s High-Minded Civics Lesson Asks Too Much of Us
The storied orator frames the case against Trump as a matter of democracy and decency. But democracy also includes results.
Aug 20, 2020 / Jeet Heer
The Moral Power of Michelle Obama’s Anti-Politics The Moral Power of Michelle Obama’s Anti-Politics
The former first lady makes the personal case against Donald Trump.
Aug 18, 2020 / Jeet Heer
QAnon Is the Future of the Republican Party QAnon Is the Future of the Republican Party
Even if Trump loses in November, the influence of this unhinged conspiracy theory will only grow.
Aug 17, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Why Trump Is Using Birtherism Against Harris Why Trump Is Using Birtherism Against Harris
Trump has set himself up as America’s ICE agent, with the right to question his rival’s citizenship.
Aug 14, 2020 / Jeet Heer
The Ambition of Kamala Harris Will Serve America Well The Ambition of Kamala Harris Will Serve America Well
Malleable and driven, Joe Biden’s running mate will adapt to the emerging crisis.
Aug 12, 2020 / Jeet Heer
The Last Temptation of Jerry The Last Temptation of Jerry
A scandal at Liberty University proves that white evangelicals are starting to copy Trump.
Aug 10, 2020 / Jeet Heer
A Biden Administration Will Have to Confront Trump’s Corruption A Biden Administration Will Have to Confront Trump’s Corruption
If Biden wins the presidency, he’ll face strong pressure to move on in the name of national unity. He’ll have to resist.
Aug 7, 2020 / Jeet Heer