This Might Be the Most Cringeworthy “Impeachment” Inquiry in US History This Might Be the Most Cringeworthy “Impeachment” Inquiry in US History
The GOP investigation into Joe Biden is so weak that even its own witnesses were skeptical. Awkward!
Sep 29, 2023 / John Nichols
Americans Have Already Lived Through a Shutdown Americans Have Already Lived Through a Shutdown
While Republicans threaten to bring the government to a halt, Democrats are caving in to the austerity measures they demand.
Sep 29, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
A Federal Judge Declares DACA Illegal Again A Federal Judge Declares DACA Illegal Again
Deferred action for childhood arrivals. The fate of hundreds of thousands of immigrants is caught in an endless court fight (DACA recipients in the program will continue to have so...
Sep 26, 2023 / OppArt / Felipe Galindo
How J.D. Vance’s Bad Tweets Explain Modern Conservatism How J.D. Vance’s Bad Tweets Explain Modern Conservatism
His very cringe posts contain everything you need to know about the hate-filled emptiness at the heart of the supposed “intellectual” wing of the GOP.
Sep 26, 2023 / Ginny Hogan
Robert Menendez’s Family Business Robert Menendez’s Family Business
The New Jersey senator was indicted by the Justice Department for a series of charges straight out of The Sopranos.
Sep 22, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
The GOP Turns the House Judiciary Committee Into an Absurdist Spectacle The GOP Turns the House Judiciary Committee Into an Absurdist Spectacle
With a looming government shutdown, Republicans showcased their preferred use of resources: to hammer away at Merrick Garland.
Sep 21, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
The Government Shutdown Is a Cartoonishly Bad—but Still Terrifying—Sequel The Government Shutdown Is a Cartoonishly Bad—but Still Terrifying—Sequel
The latest congressional villains are the GOP’s hard-right nihilists, but their motives for sabotaging the government make no sense.
Sep 19, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Mitch McConnell Will Not Go Gently Into the Senate Goodnight Mitch McConnell Will Not Go Gently Into the Senate Goodnight
Even if the senator wanted to retire, there’s no way he’ll let Kentucky’s Democratic governor choose his replacement, even temporarily.
Sep 18, 2023 / Elie Mystal
