Congress

Senator Ron Johnson Must Recuse Himself From Trump’s Impeachment Trial

Senator Ron Johnson Must Recuse Himself From Trump’s Impeachment Trial Senator Ron Johnson Must Recuse Himself From Trump’s Impeachment Trial

How can the Wisconsin senator be both a witness and a juror?

Nov 21, 2019 / John Nichols

Gordon Sondland Just Did a Full John Dean

Gordon Sondland Just Did a Full John Dean Gordon Sondland Just Did a Full John Dean

In extraordinary testimony, a key Trump appointee provides testimony that will underpin articles of impeachment.

Nov 20, 2019 / John Nichols

Ady Barkan DACA Protest

Why I’m Endorsing Elizabeth Warren Why I’m Endorsing Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth or Bernie? It’s a difficult and wonderful choice to have.

Nov 20, 2019 / Ady Barkan

Participants hold signs as Democratic U.S. presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington

The Furor Over Medicare for All Ignores a Key Question The Furor Over Medicare for All Ignores a Key Question

Do we have the courage to make health care a right, not a privilege?

Nov 19, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Attempted Bribery Is Bribery

Attempted Bribery Is Bribery Attempted Bribery Is Bribery

The Constitution’s authors had an understanding of bribery that legal scholars say “not only encompasses Trump’s conduct—it practically defines it.”  

Nov 15, 2019 / John Nichols

5 Ways to Debunk the GOP’s Defense of Donald Trump

5 Ways to Debunk the GOP’s Defense of Donald Trump 5 Ways to Debunk the GOP’s Defense of Donald Trump

The Republican anti-impeachment arguments are weak but pernicious. Here’s how to counter them.

Nov 15, 2019 / Elie Mystal

Impeachment hearings

Stop Comparing the Trump Impeachment Probe to Watergate Stop Comparing the Trump Impeachment Probe to Watergate

Our obsession with looking backward makes it seem we’re afraid to look forward.

Nov 14, 2019 / Joan Walsh

Why Democrats Need to Stop Worrying and Love the Deficit

Why Democrats Need to Stop Worrying and Love the Deficit Why Democrats Need to Stop Worrying and Love the Deficit

Delivering on big progressive ideas like Medicare for All and the Green New Deal will never happen until Democrats get over their fear of red ink.

Nov 14, 2019 / Marshall Auerback

Impeachment Hearing Republicans Confirm There Is No Defense for Donald Trump

Impeachment Hearing Republicans Confirm There Is No Defense for Donald Trump Impeachment Hearing Republicans Confirm There Is No Defense for Donald Trump

And they’re continuing to make themselves and their party an American abomination.

Nov 13, 2019 / John Nichols

Impeachment Is Ready for Prime Time

Impeachment Is Ready for Prime Time Impeachment Is Ready for Prime Time

PBS and commercial networks should air impeachment hearings at night when working people can watch. It’s the cost of sustaining democracy.

Nov 13, 2019 / John Nichols

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