On China, Biden Falls Into Trump’s Xenophobia Trap On China, Biden Falls Into Trump’s Xenophobia Trap
In his new attack ad, Biden dabbles in “Yellow Peril” rhetoric to defend his record.
Apr 20, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Thanks to Covid-19, Neoliberal Globalization Is Unraveling Thanks to Covid-19, Neoliberal Globalization Is Unraveling
But internationalism is more essential than ever.
Apr 17, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Can Obama Unite the Democrats Behind Biden? Can Obama Unite the Democrats Behind Biden?
Obama’s endorsement was a remarkable performance—and a reminder that he’s still an outsize talent in American politics. But was it persuasive?
Apr 15, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Undercounting Covid-19 Deaths Is a Deadly Mistake Undercounting Covid-19 Deaths Is a Deadly Mistake
Keeping the toll of Covid-19 deaths artificially low makes it easier for Trump to push for a premature end to the lockdown.
Apr 13, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Philip Roth’s Dystopia Hits Awfully Close to Home Philip Roth’s Dystopia Hits Awfully Close to Home
HBO’s adaption of The Plot Against America is set in an alternative reality with the same anxieties as our own.
Apr 10, 2020 / Jeet Heer
China Is Going to Be a Republican Wedge Issue China Is Going to Be a Republican Wedge Issue
While Trump is already using China as a scapegoat for his failures on Covid-19, progressives have their own reasons to push for a new foreign policy.
Apr 8, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Biden Is a Problem for Democrats in Pennsylvania Biden Is a Problem for Democrats in Pennsylvania
Activists are mobilized to win back this crucial swing state. But they’re not excited by Biden.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Has a Target on His Back Dr. Anthony Fauci Has a Target on His Back
Trump’s top adviser on the coronavirus pandemic keeps running afoul of the right-wing media.
Apr 6, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Trump Helps Big Business Profiteer Off Our Misery Trump Helps Big Business Profiteer Off Our Misery
The White House’s Darwinian federalism gives corporate greed a pass while scapegoating political opponents.
Apr 3, 2020 / Jeet Heer
The Coronavirus Class War Has Already Started The Coronavirus Class War Has Already Started
The combination of plutocratic bailouts and a physically endangered working class is sparking a new blue-collar militancy.
Apr 1, 2020 / Jeet Heer