Making Sense of Trump’s Rise Making Sense of Trump’s Rise
Three new books try to explain how we got such a massive jerk in the White House.
Sep 26, 2019 / Column / Eric Alterman
The 2020 Campaign Event Where ‘Everyday Iowans’ Asked the Questions The 2020 Campaign Event Where ‘Everyday Iowans’ Asked the Questions
At the Iowa People’s Presidential Forum, caregivers, farmers, low-wage workers, the homeless, and the formerly incarcerated talked to the candidates directly.
Sep 25, 2019 / Spencer Green
The Case for Keeping Impeachment Clean and Simple The Case for Keeping Impeachment Clean and Simple
Though Donald Trump has committed many crimes, best keep the focus tightly on the Ukrainian scandal.
Sep 25, 2019 / Jeet Heer
Impeachment Is the Cure for a Constitutional Crisis Impeachment Is the Cure for a Constitutional Crisis
Elizabeth Warren gets it: Impeachment isn’t a choice; it’s an urgent duty of the Congress.
Sep 24, 2019 / John Nichols
Biden Might Not Be the One to Beat Trump Biden Might Not Be the One to Beat Trump
As Democratic voters look closer, it’s hard to see Biden as an agent of change.
Sep 24, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Letters From the October 7, 2019, Issue Letters From the October 7, 2019, Issue
Sold out, again… Blame the media?…
Sep 24, 2019 / Our Readers
Take Action Now: Stay Involved After the Climate Strike Take Action Now: Stay Involved After the Climate Strike
Hold Facebook accountable, mobilize 2020 voters, and keep tabs on next steps for the climate movement.
Sep 24, 2019 / NationAction
2020’s Most In-Depth, People-Powered Forum Just Happened in Iowa 2020’s Most In-Depth, People-Powered Forum Just Happened in Iowa
Here's how Sanders, Warren, Buttigieg, and Castro did when they were challenged to answer tough questions about Medicare for All, racial profiling, and housing justice.
Sep 23, 2019 / John Nichols
Trump’s Biggest Scandal Might Tear the Democrats Apart Trump’s Biggest Scandal Might Tear the Democrats Apart
Until the Democrats have a real leader, they can’t unite against Trump, no matter what he does.
Sep 23, 2019 / Jeet Heer
Why Would a Whistle-Blower Save This Nation of Cowards? Why Would a Whistle-Blower Save This Nation of Cowards?
For nearly three years, none of our leaders have held Trump accountable—yet we expect the Ukraine scandal to be different.
Sep 23, 2019 / Elie Mystal