Elections

The Perils of Not Prosecuting Trump

The Perils of Not Prosecuting Trump The Perils of Not Prosecuting Trump

Joe Biden is wary of a legal reckoning against his predecessor, but to let Trump go would be to sanction future corruption.

Nov 20, 2020 / Jeet Heer

How to Help the Democrats Win Georgia

How to Help the Democrats Win Georgia How to Help the Democrats Win Georgia

Out-of-state progressives who want to put the Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in the Senate: Georgians don’t need your visits right now—just financial and moral support.

Nov 20, 2020 / Joan Walsh

America First!

America First! America First!

Our president’s failures make the USA #1 in virus spread.

Nov 20, 2020 / OppArt / Edel Rodriguez

The GOP Is in a State of Terminal Decay

The GOP Is in a State of Terminal Decay The GOP Is in a State of Terminal Decay

In its blind obedience to Trump’s blatant coup attempt, the party has abandoned even the pretense of democratic principle—indeed, any principle other than holding on to power.

Nov 20, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Covid Super-Spreader

Covid Super-Spreader Covid Super-Spreader

Cases and lies increase in the White House.

Nov 19, 2020 / OppArt / Sue Coe

My Neighbors Certainly Didn’t Celebrate Biden’s Win, but They Also Didn’t Publicly Mourn Trump’s Loss

My Neighbors Certainly Didn’t Celebrate Biden’s Win, but They Also Didn’t Publicly Mourn Trump’s Loss My Neighbors Certainly Didn’t Celebrate Biden’s Win, but They Also Didn’t Publicly Mourn Trump’s Loss

More than 60 percent of my county voted for Trump this year, so the relative calm when he lost gives me hope for the future.

Nov 19, 2020 / Karen Rothmyer

Chuck Schumer stands behind a podium, wagging a finger. He wears a suit and tie and red glasses.

Who’s in Charge of the Democratic Party? Who’s in Charge of the Democratic Party?

That’s actually a surprisingly difficult question to answer. We must have more accountability and transparency if the party is to live up to its name.

Nov 19, 2020 / Steve Phillips

An American flag flies during a rally in support of Joe Biden's run for the US presidency on Belle Isle in Detroit.

We Still Live In 2 Americas, Not 1 We Still Live In 2 Americas, Not 1

The 2020 election saw more rich people vote for Trump then four years ago, while Joe Biden attracted more poor and low-income voters.

Nov 19, 2020 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

Protest signs in front of Jones Day office

Don’t Expect Jones Day to Stop Enabling Donald Trump Don’t Expect Jones Day to Stop Enabling Donald Trump

The law firm has been the president’s biggest legal booster—and beneficiary—from the start. It’s not going to stop now.

Nov 18, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Rudy Giuliani stands at a podium speaking to the press

Even a Clownish Coup Can Still Hurt Democracy Even a Clownish Coup Can Still Hurt Democracy

As the president’s campaign maintains its futile effort to steal the election, we all bear the cost.

Nov 18, 2020 / Jeet Heer

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