The GOP-Controlled House Returns to the Work of Doing Nothing Except Backbiting The GOP-Controlled House Returns to the Work of Doing Nothing Except Backbiting
Congress has a vast tranche of unfinished business, but House Republicans seem awfully busy fighting amongst themselves.
Apr 8, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Deranged Solution to Gun Violence Is Going to Get People Killed Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Deranged Solution to Gun Violence Is Going to Get People Killed
She’s one of far too many politicians of this moment who think and speak with no regard for truth or reasonable argument.
Apr 8, 2024 / Arnold Isaacs
The Next Item on the Republican Agenda Is Naming an Airport After Trump The Next Item on the Republican Agenda Is Naming an Airport After Trump
A House bill proposes renaming Washington Dulles “Donald J. Trump International Airport.” It perfectly sums up the GOP's approach to governing.
Apr 4, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
Will the US Move Toward “Demonstration Elections”? Will the US Move Toward “Demonstration Elections”?
If fascism—or even just an authoritarian regime—does happen here in November, it may look surprisingly familiar.
Apr 3, 2024 / Van Gosse
Tim Walberg’s Talk of Annihilating Gaza Shows the Bloodthirsty Extremism of Today’s GOP Tim Walberg’s Talk of Annihilating Gaza Shows the Bloodthirsty Extremism of Today’s GOP
The veteran Michigan representative was once a fringe figure. Now, he’s a mainstream Republican.
Apr 2, 2024 / John Nichols
Joe Lieberman and the Venality of Elite Bipartisanship Joe Lieberman and the Venality of Elite Bipartisanship
The late senator embodied a consensus of militarism and plutocracy.
Mar 28, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Want to Cut the National Budget? Start With Military Spending. Want to Cut the National Budget? Start With Military Spending.
The biggest driver of overspending is an unrealistic, self-indulgent, and militaristic national defense strategy.
Mar 28, 2024 / Julia Gledhill and William D. Hartung
Loath as I Am to Agree With Marjorie Taylor Greene… Loath as I Am to Agree With Marjorie Taylor Greene…
How the effort to bank TikTok is a fascinating case study in transpartisan politics.
Mar 28, 2024 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Vacant Motion Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Vacant Motion
The Georgia representative filed a motion to vacate Speaker of the House Mike Johnson this morning.
Mar 22, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
The GOP’s Fumbling Hypocrisy on IVF The GOP’s Fumbling Hypocrisy on IVF
Don’t believe Lindsey Graham when he says Republicans are fine with IVF. They are decidedly not, but only a few will admit it.
Mar 22, 2024 / Joan Walsh