![Bill Maher](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/bill_maher_img.jpg)
Rooting for a Recession Is Dangerous—Especially Under Trump Rooting for a Recession Is Dangerous—Especially Under Trump
Unless Democrats offer real alternatives, an economic downturn will only lead to more misery and social strife.
Aug 16, 2019 / Jeet Heer
![Epstein’s Death Demands Investigation, Not Conspiracy Theories](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/clinton-epstein-trump-img.jpg)
Epstein’s Death Demands Investigation, Not Conspiracy Theories Epstein’s Death Demands Investigation, Not Conspiracy Theories
Trump wants to push the Epstein story into the realm of free-floating speculation and fantasy. We need to keep it grounded in evidence.
Aug 12, 2019 / Jeet Heer
![The Myth of Resistance Inside the Trump Administration](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/mcmaster-kelly-mattis-tillerson-img-1.jpg)
The Myth of Resistance Inside the Trump Administration The Myth of Resistance Inside the Trump Administration
The adults in the room are complicit in a dangerous presidency.
Aug 9, 2019 / Jeet Heer
![No Gods, No Masters, No ‘New York Times’](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/nytimes-covers-img.jpg)
No Gods, No Masters, No ‘New York Times’ No Gods, No Masters, No ‘New York Times’
Progressives should still subscribe to the newspaper of record. Just don’t expect it to save us from Trump.
Aug 7, 2019 / Jeet Heer
![After the El Paso Massacre, the Choice Is Green Socialism or Eco-Fascism](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/El_Paso_shooting_vigil_img.jpg)
After the El Paso Massacre, the Choice Is Green Socialism or Eco-Fascism After the El Paso Massacre, the Choice Is Green Socialism or Eco-Fascism
The alleged shooter mixes standard Trumpian racism with Malthusian fascism.
![The Third-Tier Candidates Strike Back](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/help.jpg)
The Third-Tier Candidates Strike Back The Third-Tier Candidates Strike Back
Their candidacy may not be plausible, but their evisceration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris is important.
Aug 1, 2019 / Jeet Heer
![Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/bernie-warren-july-debate-rtr-img.jpg)
The Centrists Did Not Hold The Centrists Did Not Hold
Both the moderators and centrist Democratic candidates failed in their attempts to gang up on Sanders and Warren during Tuesday’s debate.
Jul 31, 2019 / Jeet Heer
![Trump’s Racism Is Feudal](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/trump-godfather.jpg)
Trump’s Racism Is Feudal Trump’s Racism Is Feudal
The president wants African Americans to kiss his ring.
Jul 29, 2019 / Jeet Heer
![The Mueller Hearings Are a Preview of 2020 Election Arguments](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/mueller_hearing.jpg)
The Mueller Hearings Are a Preview of 2020 Election Arguments The Mueller Hearings Are a Preview of 2020 Election Arguments
With impeachment still off the table, Democrats and the GOP are crafting competing narratives for voters.
Jul 24, 2019 / Jeet Heer
![Was Al Franken Railroaded?](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Al_Franken_img.jpg)
Was Al Franken Railroaded? Was Al Franken Railroaded?
The evidence only partially exonerates the former senator, whose lack of contrition contributed to his downfall.
Jul 24, 2019 / Jeet Heer