Elections

Speaker Paul Ryan

A Question for Paul Ryan A Question for Paul Ryan

Trump’s new to this, Paul Ryan has explained. The DC ways are something he’ll acquire While getting good experience on the job. Will that make him a more persuasive liar?…

Jun 15, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Tom Perriello

Tom Perriello Pushed Ralph Northam Left, but Came Up Short Tom Perriello Pushed Ralph Northam Left, but Came Up Short

Progressive insurgents should take note of what worked for Perriello—and what didn’t. 

Jun 14, 2017 / George Zornick

Mitch McConnell Judges

The GOP Is Working Stealthily to Shred Health and Financial Protections for Ordinary Americans The GOP Is Working Stealthily to Shred Health and Financial Protections for Ordinary Americans

It will take massive citizen mobilization to stop big parts of this abomination from coming into law.

Jun 13, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

trump paris accord

Donald Trump Might Set a Record—for the Biggest Decline of American Power in History Donald Trump Might Set a Record—for the Biggest Decline of American Power in History

When the Trump years come to an end, will the United States be a pariah nation?

Jun 13, 2017 / Tom Engelhardt

3 Troubling Questions Jeff Sessions Will Have to Answer on Tuesday

3 Troubling Questions Jeff Sessions Will Have to Answer on Tuesday 3 Troubling Questions Jeff Sessions Will Have to Answer on Tuesday

The attorney general has told shifting stories about his meetings with Russian officials and the firing of James Comey.

Jun 12, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Republican Town Hall Protest

Lack of Empathy Is Not the Problem Lack of Empathy Is Not the Problem

Progressives want education, health care, and housing for everyone. And we’re the close-minded ones?

Jun 9, 2017 / Katha Pollitt

Comey on Trump: Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar

Comey on Trump: Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar Comey on Trump: Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar, Liar

But will Republicans care?

Jun 8, 2017 / Joan Walsh

This Slumlord Is Donald Trump’s Good Pal

This Slumlord Is Donald Trump’s Good Pal This Slumlord Is Donald Trump’s Good Pal

Before billionaire Tom Barrack chaired Trump’s inaugural committee, his company was moving to evict a third of its tenants in one Atlanta-area county. This is Making America G...

Jun 8, 2017 / Aaron Glantz

jeremy corbyn rally

Bernie Sanders Is Super Excited About Jeremy Corbyn’s Anti-Austerity Campaign Bernie Sanders Is Super Excited About Jeremy Corbyn’s Anti-Austerity Campaign

You should be too.

Jun 7, 2017 / John Nichols

Worried About Election Hacking? There’s a Fix for That

Worried About Election Hacking? There’s a Fix for That Worried About Election Hacking? There’s a Fix for That

A tech-savvy measure introduced by members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus would protect against cyber meddling.

Jun 6, 2017 / John Nichols

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