Flynn Pleads Guilty: Is He Singing on Trump-Russia? Flynn Pleads Guilty: Is He Singing on Trump-Russia?
Apart from the president’s own family, the former national-security adviser could do the most damage to the president.
Dec 1, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Latest Republican Tax Proposal Is the Dumbest Yet The Latest Republican Tax Proposal Is the Dumbest Yet
Who are the tax wizards who came up with this one?
Nov 29, 2017 / David Dayen
This Is a Constitutional Crisis This Is a Constitutional Crisis
Trump’s move to displace the legitimate head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau assaults consumers—and violates the rule of law.
Nov 28, 2017 / John Nichols
A President Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 16 Women Endorses a Senate Candidate Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 9 A President Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 16 Women Endorses a Senate Candidate Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 9
There’s a new GOP slogan: “Listen to the predators.”
Nov 22, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Was the Trump Campaign Working With WikiLeaks and the Russians to Undermine the Clinton Campaign? Was the Trump Campaign Working With WikiLeaks and the Russians to Undermine the Clinton Campaign?
There’s no proof yet, but the connections are tantalizing. And there’s more on that Steele dossier, too.
Nov 17, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss
Republicans in Congress Think You’re an Idiot Republicans in Congress Think You’re an Idiot
The GOP tax bill should be toxic to everyone who is not ultra-rich.
Nov 17, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage
It Is Time to Impeach the President It Is Time to Impeach the President
Five articles of impeachment have been proposed by members of Congress who say there are sufficient grounds to act.
Nov 16, 2017 / John Nichols
What Should Democrats Do About Al Franken? What Should Democrats Do About Al Franken?
With work, Franken can and should survive this story of his past bad behavior. But if there are more tales like this, he’s probably history.
Nov 16, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Congress Takes a Stand Against Saudi Arabia’s War on Yemen Congress Takes a Stand Against Saudi Arabia’s War on Yemen
A huge bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives says enough is enough.
Nov 16, 2017 / James Carden
3 Big Takeaways From Last Week’s Election 3 Big Takeaways From Last Week’s Election
Running a diverse slate of populists was key, as were new outside groups.
Nov 16, 2017 / Joan Walsh