George Washington and the Cherry Tree—Updated George Washington and the Cherry Tree—Updated
Young George could not deny he felled that tree. His moral code would certainly forbid it. In such a situation, Trump would say, “I cannot tell a lie: Obama did it.”…
Sep 8, 2020 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Whitelash Next Time The Whitelash Next Time
Whenever the pendulum swings toward Black equality and full citizenship, white supremacy mounts a counteroffensive.
Sep 8, 2020 / Column / Kali Holloway
With Executive Powers, Trump Can Legally Unleash Global Chaos With Executive Powers, Trump Can Legally Unleash Global Chaos
Congress must never again assume presidents will be fundamentally decent folks.
Sep 8, 2020 / Ed Burmila
Is Trump Planning a Coup d’État? Is Trump Planning a Coup d’État?
Many observers—including Republicans—worry that he is. They’re organizing now to stop him.
Sep 7, 2020 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Trump’s Vile Military Comments Are a Window Into His Soul Trump’s Vile Military Comments Are a Window Into His Soul
As disturbing as they are, Trump’s dismissals of dead soldiers as “losers” are more about personality than politics.
Sep 7, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Trump’s National Labor Relations Board Is Sabotaging Its Own Mission Trump’s National Labor Relations Board Is Sabotaging Its Own Mission
The federal agency that’s supposed to protect union rights is instead championing the interests of bosses.
Sep 7, 2020 / Feature / Michelle Chen
A Militant Union’s Strategic Case for Joe Biden A Militant Union’s Strategic Case for Joe Biden
Instead of portraying Biden as “a savior,” the United Electrical union argues for beating Trump and then pressuring the Democrats.
Sep 5, 2020 / John Nichols
A Democratic Convention for Acknowledging Pain, and for Healing A Democratic Convention for Acknowledging Pain, and for Healing
What I remember most about the DNC: facing our widespread suffering and committing to righting the wrongs that got us here.
Sep 4, 2020 / Feature / Joan Walsh
The 2020 DNC Was a Convention of Small Ideas—and Voters Deserved More The 2020 DNC Was a Convention of Small Ideas—and Voters Deserved More
It was long on compassion that we’re starved for but short on bold policy vision that we desperately need.
Sep 4, 2020 / Feature / John Nichols
A Lawless Attorney General Hits New Lows A Lawless Attorney General Hits New Lows
In a CNN interview, William Barr showed total willingness to bend, break, or deny the law on behalf of his boss.
Sep 3, 2020 / Joan Walsh