Time for Biden to Dial Down the Lincoln and Dial Up the FDR Time for Biden to Dial Down the Lincoln and Dial Up the FDR
Inaugural appeals to unity and “better angels” are nice. But this is the moment to rally America to chase money changers and fascists from the temples of power.
Jan 19, 2021 / John Nichols
Greece to the US: So You’ve Experienced a Coup… Greece to the US: So You’ve Experienced a Coup…
US democracy proved precarious on January 6 for the same reason it’s been thwarted around the world.
Jan 18, 2021 / Angela Dimitrakaki
Like Lincoln, Biden Will Be Inaugurated Under the Shadow of Violence Like Lincoln, Biden Will Be Inaugurated Under the Shadow of Violence
With Washington swarming with troops and his travel schedule derailed, the president-elect faces the same dilemma as that of 1861.
Jan 18, 2021 / Jeet Heer
Allegations of Fascism Distract From the Real Danger Allegations of Fascism Distract From the Real Danger
The same system that often rendered Trump harmless fails most Americans.
Jan 18, 2021 / The Debate / Samuel Moyn
Political Ineptitude Tempered Trump’s Fascist Behavior Political Ineptitude Tempered Trump’s Fascist Behavior
There is nothing more fascist-like than Trump telling the Proud Boys to “stand back and stand by.”
Jan 18, 2021 / The Debate / Mabel Berezin
Pack Your Bags Pack Your Bags
What part of “Leave” don’t you understand?
Jan 16, 2021 / OppArt / Bill Bramhall, Ron Hauge, and Clay Bennett
Who Voted for Hitler? Who Voted for Hitler?
Just as there are myths about Trump voters, there are damaging misconceptions about who brought the Nazis to power.
Jan 15, 2021 / Dan Simon
Nixon’s Ghost Haunts the Impeachment—and American Culture Nixon’s Ghost Haunts the Impeachment—and American Culture
Trump hates to be compared to earlier disgraced presidents, but he lives under Nixon’s shadow along with the rest of us.
Jan 15, 2021 / Jeet Heer