Donald Trump

Paul Ryan Exit

Paul Ryan Abandons the Sinking Ship Paul Ryan Abandons the Sinking Ship

The speaker’s facilitating of Trump and Trumpism represented a failure of courage and leadership that has now ended a once promising career.

Apr 11, 2018 / John Nichols

Career fair

Why Democrats Should Fight for the Right to a Good Job Why Democrats Should Fight for the Right to a Good Job

With inequality reaching new heights, the idea of a government-guaranteed living wage is gaining steam among progressives.

Apr 10, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Trump China Tariffs

How Should Progressives Respond to Trump’s Trade Tantrums? How Should Progressives Respond to Trump’s Trade Tantrums?

The country needs a real industrial policy that helps everyone.

Apr 6, 2018 / Robert L. Borosage

Donald Trump Actually Thinks He’s Popular

Donald Trump Actually Thinks He’s Popular Donald Trump Actually Thinks He’s Popular

The president’s pattern of lying to himself—and to fellow Republicans—sustains bad policy and failed governance.

Apr 6, 2018 / John Nichols

Trump speaks to navy and shipyard personnel

How Racism Could Drive Support for War With Iran How Racism Could Drive Support for War With Iran

Racial animus has long driven imperial invasions. 

Apr 6, 2018 / Sean McElwee and Jon Green

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Commemoration

Donald Trump and Mike Pence Have No Business Speaking About Martin Luther King Jr. Donald Trump and Mike Pence Have No Business Speaking About Martin Luther King Jr.

When Colin Kaepernick and others attempted to walk in Dr. King’s path, they were excoriated by this administration.

Apr 5, 2018 / Dave Zirin

john bolton lobby trump tower

Just When You Thought Trump’s Cabinet Couldn’t Get Any More Dangerous Just When You Thought Trump’s Cabinet Couldn’t Get Any More Dangerous

The president finally has the minions he wants: devoted and fervently militaristic.

Apr 5, 2018 / Danny Sjursen

Putin Annual Address

A Russia Strategy for Progressives: Katrina vanden Heuvel A Russia Strategy for Progressives: Katrina vanden Heuvel

Plus: Mark Hertsgaard on cell-phone safety, and Stephanie Schriock on Emily’s List.

Apr 5, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Russia People

Russophobia in the New Cold War Russophobia in the New Cold War

Several factors make this US-Russian Cold War more dangerous than its predecessor—is “Russo-madness” one of them?

Apr 4, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

Trump speech

Trump Is Plotting a Diabolical Budget Double-Cross Trump Is Plotting a Diabolical Budget Double-Cross

It would hurt the poor and working families the most.

Apr 4, 2018 / David Dayen

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