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
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
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’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
Pence eyes his future.
Oct 12, 2020 / OppArt / J.T. Williamson
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
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
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
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
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