Executive Branch

Naturalization Ceremony

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

Sanders War Powers Hearing

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

Robert Mueller sworn in

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

Stacey Abrams Georgia governor's race

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

paul ryan khashoggi briefing

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-Warren Rally in Boston

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

jerrold nadler comey press

The Impeachment of Donald Trump Is No Longer ‘Off the Table’ The Impeachment of Donald Trump Is No Longer ‘Off the Table’

Incoming Judiciary Committee chair Nadler correctly says of the latest allegations: “Certainly, they’re impeachable offenses.”

Dec 10, 2018 / John Nichols

President George HW Bush in 2010

How George H.W. Bush Paved the Way for Trump Pardons How George H.W. Bush Paved the Way for Trump Pardons

Harold Meyerson on the dark side of Reagan’s successor.

Dec 5, 2018 / Jon Wiener

NATO exercise

New Cold War Dangers New Cold War Dangers

The Russian-Ukrainian military conflict in the Kerch Strait illustrates again how this Cold War is more dangerous that was its predecessor.

Dec 5, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

President George HW Bush in 2010

It’s a Disgrace to Celebrate George H.W. Bush on World AIDS Day It’s a Disgrace to Celebrate George H.W. Bush on World AIDS Day

The 41st president’s “civility” hid the vast nature of American state violence.

Dec 1, 2018 / Steven W. Thrasher

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