Fox News Should Pay for the Lies and Slander It Helped Promote Fox News Should Pay for the Lies and Slander It Helped Promote
The media giant is facing a $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit from voting machine maker Smartmatic—and it’s prepared to play ruthless legal hardball to win.
Feb 11, 2021 / Elie Mystal
Jamie Raskin’s Passionate Prosecution Is Convicting Trump in the Eyes of History Jamie Raskin’s Passionate Prosecution Is Convicting Trump in the Eyes of History
Senate Republicans may not permit accountability. But the lead impeachment manager’s argument leaves no doubt how history will judge Trump.
Feb 10, 2021 / John Nichols
The American Example Is Shakier Than Ever The American Example Is Shakier Than Ever
Joe Biden claims that “multilateralism is back.” But can the rest of the world trust us?
Feb 10, 2021 / John Feffer
The Case for Blue-State Secession The Case for Blue-State Secession
It’s the only way to ensure democracy and equal justice, not just for blue-state residents but for citizens in all 50 states.
Feb 10, 2021 / Feature / Nathan Newman
GOP Senators Face a Reckoning Over Impeachment GOP Senators Face a Reckoning Over Impeachment
They’re in a politically perilous position: If they defend Trump, they alienate the majority of voters; if they vote to convict, they alienate their own base.
Feb 9, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
Big Business Goes Up Against Democracy in Seattle Big Business Goes Up Against Democracy in Seattle
Local corporate interests are trying to recall elected City Council member Kshama Sawant.
Feb 9, 2021 / Jonathan Rosenblum
Even in Death, Sheldon Adelson Will Keep Undermining Democracy Even in Death, Sheldon Adelson Will Keep Undermining Democracy
Wherever the casino magnate went, corruption—be it moral, legal, political, or cultural—was never far behind.
Feb 8, 2021 / Eric Alterman