The Promise of Justice in Fani Willis’s Indictment The Promise of Justice in Fani Willis’s Indictment
Don’t overlook the deep historical significance in the fact that it’s in Fulton County, Ga., that Trump might meet his most dramatic comeuppance.
Aug 15, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Trump Has Never Been More Vulnerable Trump Has Never Been More Vulnerable
The former president thinks he’s invincible. But after yesterday’s indictment in Georgia, getting through what’s coming next would take superpowers he doesn’t have.
Aug 15, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
Please, Please Stop Blaming “Progressives” for Donald Trump’s Fascism Please, Please Stop Blaming “Progressives” for Donald Trump’s Fascism
He’ll attack the prosecutors and judges bringing him to justice for “criminalizing” politics no matter what Democrats say.
Aug 11, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Why Does This Racist Keep Getting Silicon Valley Money? Why Does This Racist Keep Getting Silicon Valley Money?
The charmed life of Richard Hanania.
Aug 11, 2023 / Jeet Heer
A GOP Debate Without Trump Is the Definition of Pointlessness A GOP Debate Without Trump Is the Definition of Pointlessness
If the former president doesn’t show up to the upcoming first debate, it will only make his “rivals” look more pathetic.
Aug 11, 2023 / John Nichols
What's With All the Swole Politicians? What's With All the Swole Politicians?
Everywhere you look, a politics guy is sharing an intense workout video. What is going on?
Aug 10, 2023 / Mathew Rodriguez
A Win for Abortion Rights, a Win for Democracy: Ohio Voters Reject Issue 1 A Win for Abortion Rights, a Win for Democracy: Ohio Voters Reject Issue 1
Politics / August 9, 2023 A Win for Abortion Rights, a Win for Democracy: Ohio Voters Reject Issue 1 Ohio voters didn’t fall for the Republican effort to upend democracy and ma…
Aug 9, 2023 / John Nichols
The Press Can't Wait to Do 2016 All Over Again The Press Can't Wait to Do 2016 All Over Again
Months out from campaign season, the political media is already trotting out all the same old bullshit that got us into this mess.
Aug 9, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
The Ron-mentum Continues… Circling the Drain The Ron-mentum Continues… Circling the Drain
After firing almost half his staff, DeSantis just replaced his campaign manager. But who’s got authority to handle the real problem: the candidate?
Aug 9, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Let Trump Run Let Trump Run
Barring the former President from the ballot—or offering him a plea deal in exchange for dropping out of the race—are both very bad ideas.
Aug 8, 2023 / Bill Lueders