Election 2020

Trump Deploys the Strongman’s Playbook

Trump Deploys the Strongman’s Playbook Trump Deploys the Strongman’s Playbook

There seems to be no limit to the damage he’s willing to inflict on the country’s democratic structures in his efforts to save his chances for reelection.

Oct 13, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

In California’s Agricultural Heartland, a Mayor Is Running on Compassion

In California’s Agricultural Heartland, a Mayor Is Running on Compassion In California’s Agricultural Heartland, a Mayor Is Running on Compassion

Maria Orozco, the mayor of a small farming town, is fighting to protect her constituents, regardless of immigration status.

Oct 13, 2020 / Photo Essay / Wesaam Al-Badry and Magnum Foundation

Donald Trump

President Quack Is Ready to Hawk His Magic Elixir President Quack Is Ready to Hawk His Magic Elixir

Trump’s claim to personal victory over Covid-19 is a dangerous lie both for himself and the nation.

Oct 12, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham’s Desperation Is Getting Deadly Lindsey Graham’s Desperation Is Getting Deadly

Graham is risking his Senate seat and public health by refusing to take a Covid test before SCOTUS hearings. His GOP colleagues could stop him, but they won’t.

Oct 12, 2020 / Joan Walsh

The Vice President, a Hair’s Breadth Away

The Vice President, a Hair’s Breadth Away The Vice President, a Hair’s Breadth Away

Pence eyes his future.

Oct 12, 2020 / OppArt / J.T. Williamson

trump in iraq

An October Surprise of a Military Kind An October Surprise of a Military Kind

When all else fails, start a war.

Oct 12, 2020 / Michael T. Klare

Donald Trump pointing with Joe Biden in the background

What History Tells Us About Trump’s Implosion and Biden’s Opportunity What History Tells Us About Trump’s Implosion and Biden’s Opportunity

Political scientist Stephen Skowronek discusses whether a President Biden could become an era-shaping leader.

Oct 12, 2020 / Q&A / Richard Kreitner

31 Days Until the Election

31 Days Until the Election 31 Days Until the Election

The death toll rises while Trump blusters.

Oct 10, 2020 / OppArt / Bill Bramhall

It’s Time to Put Some Muscle Behind the 25th Amendment

It’s Time to Put Some Muscle Behind the 25th Amendment It’s Time to Put Some Muscle Behind the 25th Amendment

Representative Jamie Raskin has long advocated for structures to assess the fitness of presidents. Now House Speaker Nancy Pelosi agrees.

Oct 10, 2020 / John Nichols

Trump Keeps Inciting Domestic Terrorism

Trump Keeps Inciting Domestic Terrorism Trump Keeps Inciting Domestic Terrorism

Even after the FBI disrupted an alleged terrorist plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the president keeps fanning the flames of violence.

Oct 9, 2020 / Jeet Heer

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