Executive Branch

The Biden Administration Turns Its Back on the Pandemic

The Biden Administration Turns Its Back on the Pandemic The Biden Administration Turns Its Back on the Pandemic

Structural violence, social murder, and our national policy of organized abandonment.

Mar 10, 2022 / Gregg Gonsalves

First Texas Came for Pregnant People—Then It Came for Trans Kids

First Texas Came for Pregnant People—Then It Came for Trans Kids First Texas Came for Pregnant People—Then It Came for Trans Kids

The fact that Texas got away with its assault on reproductive rights helped lay the groundwork for its amped-up attack on trans rights.

Mar 1, 2022 / Elie Mystal

Biden leaning his cheek on his fist.

Any US Military Involvement in Ukraine Needs Congressional Approval Any US Military Involvement in Ukraine Needs Congressional Approval

House members sent an urgent reminder to the White House Tuesday that the president needs authorization from Congress before involving US armed forces in the conflict.

Feb 23, 2022 / John Nichols

Afghan family prepares tea

Biden Is Fine With Mass Civilian Death Biden Is Fine With Mass Civilian Death

The hoarding of Afghanistan’s foreign reserves is a striking example of the administration’s capacity for brutality.

Feb 14, 2022 / Chris Gelardi

The New York Times building

What Is Wrong, “New York Times”? Can We Help? What Is Wrong, “New York Times”? Can We Help?

Why didn’t Maggie Haberman report what’s in her Trump book earlier? Times reporters don’t want to hear a word about it.

Feb 11, 2022 / Joan Walsh

Former vice president Mike Pence

Is Mike Pence Really the Future of the Republican Party? Is Mike Pence Really the Future of the Republican Party?

Finally, Pence publicly rebuked Trump for claiming the vice president could have overturned the election. He should have spoken up about Trump’s plans to hold on to power much soon...

Feb 7, 2022 / Joan Walsh

Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution

Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution Why We Intend to Pass a New Yemen War Powers Resolution

Ending unconstitutional US involvement in the war.

Feb 7, 2022 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Rep. Peter DeFazio

Must Try Harder: Grading President Biden’s First Year

Must Try Harder: Grading President Biden’s First Year Must Try Harder: Grading President Biden’s First Year

After a year that began with the Capitol riot and ended with the Covid revival, Joe Biden seems headed toward a remarkably consequential presidency. But whether as a success or a f...

Feb 4, 2022 / Feature / Robert L. Borosage

100 Groups Demand That Biden Stop Escalating Tensions Over Ukraine

100 Groups Demand That Biden Stop Escalating Tensions Over Ukraine 100 Groups Demand That Biden Stop Escalating Tensions Over Ukraine

As the president deploys 3,000 US troops to Eastern Europe, anti-war groups and progressive leaders warn that the United States must avoid getting entangled in another war.

Feb 3, 2022 / John Nichols

Rep. Bennie Thompson

Don’t Sleep on the January 6 Committee Don’t Sleep on the January 6 Committee

I’d like it to be more public and to have more hearings. But it’s finding devastating evidence that Trump and friends broke the law.

Feb 3, 2022 / Joan Walsh

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