An Actual American War Criminal May Become Our Second-Ranking Diplomat An Actual American War Criminal May Become Our Second-Ranking Diplomat
Elliott Abrams spent the Reagan years abetting genocide—now, he has been floated as Trump’s deputy secretary of state.
Feb 2, 2017 / Column / Eric Alterman
Letters From the February 20, 2017, Issue Letters From the February 20, 2017, Issue
Cold war, hot takes… Peace as realpolitik… High note … The gratitude cure…
Feb 2, 2017 / Our Readers
Resistance at Super Bowl LI Resistance at Super Bowl LI
Houston is lined up against Donald Trump because Houston is known as “Heart City” for a reason.
Feb 2, 2017 / Dave Zirin
Leaked Draft of Trump’s Religious Freedom Order Reveals Sweeping Plans to Legalize Discrimination Leaked Draft of Trump’s Religious Freedom Order Reveals Sweeping Plans to Legalize Discrimination
If signed, the order would create wholesale exemptions for people and organizations who claim religious objections to same-sex marriage, premarital sex, abortion, and trans identit...
Feb 1, 2017 / Sarah Posner
How Alaskan Activists Got a Key Republican Senator to Oppose Betsy DeVos How Alaskan Activists Got a Key Republican Senator to Oppose Betsy DeVos
Unions and education activists urged Lisa Murkowski to oppose Trump’s education pick. On Tuesday, in a testament to the power of grassroots resistance, Murkowski switched.
Feb 1, 2017 / John Nichols
Trump Is Just Fine With Harsh Repression in Egypt Trump Is Just Fine With Harsh Repression in Egypt
The regime of dictator Sisi is taking unprecedented measures against political prisoners, but Trump thinks he’s a “fantastic guy.”
Feb 1, 2017 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
The History of the State Department’s Dissent Channel—and How Trump Is Trying to Squelch It The History of the State Department’s Dissent Channel—and How Trump Is Trying to Squelch It
If the administration continues this crackdown, we may soon find out what a nation without career diplomats looks like.
Feb 1, 2017 / Hannah Gurman
Democrats Can Save Critical Regulations if They Slow Down the Senate Democrats Can Save Critical Regulations if They Slow Down the Senate
Congress has the ability to junk many crucial Obama rules, but there’s a ticking clock.
Feb 1, 2017 / David Dayen
Students Are Saying No to Betsy DeVos Students Are Saying No to Betsy DeVos
The resistance has made an impact.
Feb 1, 2017 / StudentNation / Various Contributors