Congress

Democrats Must Reject False Choices as They Pursue Impeachment

Democrats Must Reject False Choices as They Pursue Impeachment Democrats Must Reject False Choices as They Pursue Impeachment

Pundits are pitting “fast” vs. “slow” and “Ukraine only” vs. “everything.” But smart and thorough is the way to go.

Sep 30, 2019 / Joan Walsh

A Multigenerational Fight for Tribal Recognition Is Almost Over

A Multigenerational Fight for Tribal Recognition Is Almost Over A Multigenerational Fight for Tribal Recognition Is Almost Over

After 130 years, the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians may no longer be landless.

Sep 30, 2019 / Gabriel Furshong

Impeachment Is Winning

Impeachment Is Winning Impeachment Is Winning

Trump will likely be impeached. And it will likely end his presidency—if not in the Senate, then in 2020.

Sep 27, 2019 / John Nichols

The Left Needs to Seize Impeachment From Centrist Elites

The Left Needs to Seize Impeachment From Centrist Elites The Left Needs to Seize Impeachment From Centrist Elites

Impeachment should be about how an oligarch debauched democracy, not about a president clashing with the national security establishment.

Sep 27, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Nancy Pelosi

The Case for Keeping Impeachment Clean and Simple The Case for Keeping Impeachment Clean and Simple

Though Donald Trump has committed many crimes, best keep the focus tightly on the Ukrainian scandal.

Sep 25, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Pelosi Announces an Impeachment Inquiry. Now Congress Has to Get It Right

Pelosi Announces an Impeachment Inquiry. Now Congress Has to Get It Right Pelosi Announces an Impeachment Inquiry. Now Congress Has to Get It Right

Five things to keep in mind, now that Speaker Pelosi says that “the president must be held accountable.”

Sep 24, 2019 / John Nichols

Impeachment Is the Cure for a Constitutional Crisis

Impeachment Is the Cure for a Constitutional Crisis Impeachment Is the Cure for a Constitutional Crisis

Elizabeth Warren gets it: Impeachment isn’t a choice; it’s an urgent duty of the Congress.

Sep 24, 2019 / John Nichols

Bustos and Pelosi

In Repairing Its Image, the DCCC Has Only Scratched the Surface In Repairing Its Image, the DCCC Has Only Scratched the Surface

If the committee truly wants to diversify and strengthen the Democratic caucus, it should put its money where its mouth is.

Sep 18, 2019 / Steve Phillips

Trump Is Treating Foreign Policy Like a Mafia Protection Racket

Trump Is Treating Foreign Policy Like a Mafia Protection Racket Trump Is Treating Foreign Policy Like a Mafia Protection Racket

Congress needs to investigate the connection between Trump’s belligerence and the Arab monarchy’s wealth.

Sep 18, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Ballot Box Hand

Democrats, Don’t Be Afraid to Go Big in 2020 Democrats, Don’t Be Afraid to Go Big in 2020

To win in the long run, the party must compete everywhere.

Sep 17, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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