’Tis the Season to Renew and Expand the US Postal Service ’Tis the Season to Renew and Expand the US Postal Service
Threatened by Trump and the GOP with privatization schemes, the postal service is a treasure than must be saved.
Dec 28, 2018 / John Nichols
The Trouble With Patrick Shanahan The Trouble With Patrick Shanahan
A 31-year Boeing employee, member of the Boeing Executive Council, and the embodiment of the military-industrial complex will soon be running the Pentagon.
Dec 27, 2018 / John Nichols
Charles Dickens Could Teach Trump a Thing or Two About how to ‘Keep Christmas Well’ Charles Dickens Could Teach Trump a Thing or Two About how to ‘Keep Christmas Well’
FDR used A Christmas Carol as an instruction manual. The Trump White House merely uses it as a color-coordinated prop.
Dec 24, 2018 / John Nichols
Withdrawing US Troops From Syria Is the Right Thing to Do—Even if Trump Does It Withdrawing US Troops From Syria Is the Right Thing to Do—Even if Trump Does It
Congress never declared war on Syria, so why are members of Congress having a meltdown over Trump’s decision?
Dec 21, 2018 / John Nichols
How Trump Is Stripping Immigrants of Their Citizenship How Trump Is Stripping Immigrants of Their Citizenship
On the 99th anniversary of Emma Goldman’s deportation, the Trump administration is using the same tactics to expel US citizens.
Dec 21, 2018 / Rafia Zakaria
Bernie Sanders Getting the Senate to Check and Balance Trump Is Huge Bernie Sanders Getting the Senate to Check and Balance Trump Is Huge
The bipartisan Senate vote to end US support for Saudi attacks on Yemen reasserts the authority of Congress in matters of war.
Dec 17, 2018 / John Nichols
Don’t Let Russophobia Warp the Facts on Russiagate Don’t Let Russophobia Warp the Facts on Russiagate
Despite the media hoopla, Mueller’s latest filings do not bring us any closer to proving the long-sought Trump-Russia conspiracy.
Dec 14, 2018 / Aaron Maté
Dear Beto, Andrew, and Stacey—Run Again Dear Beto, Andrew, and Stacey—Run Again
While a 2020 presidential run is tempting, O’Rourke, Gillum, and Abrams could use their political skills and hard-earned notoriety to help progressives win at every level.
Dec 13, 2018 / Steve Phillips
What the Hell Is Wrong With Paul Ryan? What the Hell Is Wrong With Paul Ryan?
It is outrageous that the House Speaker continues to block action to end US support for Saudi atrocities against Yemen.
Dec 13, 2018 / John Nichols
Sanders and Warren Are Challenging the Post–Cold War Foreign-Policy Establishment Sanders and Warren Are Challenging the Post–Cold War Foreign-Policy Establishment
It is time to think anew. The United States needs dramatic changes in its policies and the institutions that enforce them.
Dec 11, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel