Mitt Romney's Lonely Exit Mitt Romney's Lonely Exit
The former GOP presidential nominee is now a pariah in his own party.
Sep 15, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Kevin McCarthy Isn’t Up to This Battle. But Neither Is Anyone Else. Kevin McCarthy Isn’t Up to This Battle. But Neither Is Anyone Else.
All that protects McCarthy right now is the tiny but effective coat of armor he wore in January: No one else can get a majority vote.
Sep 14, 2023 / Joan Walsh
It’s Now Clearer Than Ever: The US Is Choosing to Impoverish Children It’s Now Clearer Than Ever: The US Is Choosing to Impoverish Children
Robert Reich has been telling us for years that policymakers have the power to end—or increase—poverty. New Census data proves him right.
Sep 13, 2023 / John Nichols
Is Kevin McCarthy Burning Down the House? Is Kevin McCarthy Burning Down the House?
The Republican speaker has caved to the party’s right flank by greenlighting impeachment hearings against President Biden. But an impasse over spending legislation may trigger a s...
Sep 13, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
What Will It Take to Solve the Youth Mental Health Crisis? What Will It Take to Solve the Youth Mental Health Crisis?
Almost 12 percent of high school–age youth experience severe major depression. The root causes of the problem are rarely confronted.
Sep 13, 2023 / StudentNation / Eshaan Mani
First Amendment, Amendment? First Amendment, Amendment?
Bite your tongue!
Sep 12, 2023 / OppArt / Peter O. Zierlein
As Long as We Use Drones, Celebrating “American Values” Is a Farce As Long as We Use Drones, Celebrating “American Values” Is a Farce
After decades of asymmetrical warfare, Americans have lost touch with the humanity of civilians forced to endure the extreme violence of our “mistakes.”
Sep 12, 2023 / Maha Hilal
Democrats Need to Grow a Spine and Actually Fight for the Courts Democrats Need to Grow a Spine and Actually Fight for the Courts
The GOP is trying to impeach judges over nothing, but Dems won't even go after Clarence Thomas for his very real mega-corruption. Come on!
Sep 11, 2023 / Elie Mystal
