James Comey’s Self-Regard James Comey’s Self-Regard
The former FBI director wants you to know that he was right about Trump—and the Clinton emails.
Apr 23, 2018 / Jon Wiener
What the FBI Raid on Michael Cohen Means for the Russia Investigation What the FBI Raid on Michael Cohen Means for the Russia Investigation
It’s not just about payoffs to a porn star and a Playboy bunny.
Apr 19, 2018 / Bob Dreyfuss
‘Russiagate’ Allegations Continue to Escalate the Danger of War With Russia ‘Russiagate’ Allegations Continue to Escalate the Danger of War With Russia
Incessant Kremlin-baiting of President Trump is risking a Cuban missile–like crisis that he, unlike JFK in 1962, may not be permitted to resolve peacefully.
Apr 18, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
Could These Community Groups Become Collateral Damage in Andrew Cuomo’s Fight Against Cynthia Nixon? Could These Community Groups Become Collateral Damage in Andrew Cuomo’s Fight Against Cynthia Nixon?
Make the Road, New York Communities for Change, and Citizen Action of New York could lose funding for their endorsement.
Apr 18, 2018 / Michelle Chen
Paul Ryan’s Cruel Vision—and the Red-State Rebellion Against It Paul Ryan’s Cruel Vision—and the Red-State Rebellion Against It
His plutocratic policies have provoked a growing backlash, in the form of teacher strikes and demonstrations from West Virginia and Kentucky to Oklahoma and Arizona.
Apr 18, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The FBI Raid on the Michael Cohen’s Law Office: An ‘Attack on Our Country,’ or an Example of the Rule of Law? The FBI Raid on the Michael Cohen’s Law Office: An ‘Attack on Our Country,’ or an Example of the Rule of Law?
The ACLU’s David Cole explains the difference.
Apr 12, 2018 / Jon Wiener
Barbara Ehrenreich: What’s Wrong With ‘Wellness’ Barbara Ehrenreich: What’s Wrong With ‘Wellness’
Plus David Cole on Trump and Mueller, and Katha Pollitt on Stormy and Melania.
Apr 12, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Is Paul Manafort the Colluder in Chief? Is Paul Manafort the Colluder in Chief?
New filings by special counsel Mueller suggest Manafort had ties to Russian military intelligence in 2016.
Apr 9, 2018 / Bob Dreyfuss
Donald Trump Actually Thinks He’s Popular Donald Trump Actually Thinks He’s Popular
The president’s pattern of lying to himself—and to fellow Republicans—sustains bad policy and failed governance.
Apr 6, 2018 / John Nichols
In the Long Run, Trump Could Be a Huge Setback for the Anti-Immigration Movement In the Long Run, Trump Could Be a Huge Setback for the Anti-Immigration Movement
He’s revealing the racism at the heart of the movement—and galvanizing Democratic activists to push their representatives hard on this issue.
Apr 5, 2018 / Joshua Holland