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Congress Has What It Needs to Impeach Trump Congress Has What It Needs to Impeach Trump

The evidence of Trump’s obstruction of justice invites comparison with Watergate-era articles of impeachment—and demands action.

Jun 9, 2017 / John Nichols

Comey on Trump: Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar

Comey on Trump: Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar Comey on Trump: Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar

But will Republicans care?

Jun 8, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Richard Collins III

A Lynching on the University of Maryland Campus A Lynching on the University of Maryland Campus

Richard Collins III was killed Saturday night because of the color of his skin.

May 22, 2017 / StudentNation / Dave Zirin

Joe Lieberman

Joe Lieberman Is a Civil Libertarian’s Nightmare Joe Lieberman Is a Civil Libertarian’s Nightmare

The nation’s top law-enforcement officer shouldn’t have flagrant disregard for constitutional protections.

May 19, 2017 / George Zornick

Robert Mueller

4 Reasons Why Robert Mueller Is an Ideal Special Counsel 4 Reasons Why Robert Mueller Is an Ideal Special Counsel

By temperament and experience, Mueller represents an antidote to the Trump administration’s defiant stance against the laws of the land.

May 18, 2017 / Karen J. Greenberg

Trump and Republicans celebrate AHCA

How Long Can Republicans Ignore Evidence That Trump Obstructed Justice? How Long Can Republicans Ignore Evidence That Trump Obstructed Justice?

We may have to wait until 2018 for Congress to do its job.

May 17, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Trump and Lavrov

How Should We Investigate Trump’s Firing of Comey? How Should We Investigate Trump’s Firing of Comey?

We need a special prosecutor—but an independent commission or select congressional committee would also help.

May 17, 2017 / David Cole

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

The Unbelievable Man-Baby Fires Comey! The Unbelievable Man-Baby Fires Comey!

Just like on his old TV show…

May 16, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow

A protester holds up a sign while a person walks around in a caricature of Trump during a peaceful protest

We May Be Witnessing the Unraveling of Donald Trump’s Presidency We May Be Witnessing the Unraveling of Donald Trump’s Presidency

In his paranoia about his legitimacy as president, Trump is pushing us to the brink of a constitutional crisis.

May 11, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Comey’s Firing Is Worse Than the Saturday Night Massacre

Comey’s Firing Is Worse Than the Saturday Night Massacre Comey’s Firing Is Worse Than the Saturday Night Massacre

At least during Watergate officials inside the administration refused to collude with Nixon’s orders.

May 10, 2017 / Bruce Shapiro

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