Government

Anthony Scaramucci

A Conspiracy Theory About Scaramucci A Conspiracy Theory About Scaramucci

It all worked precisely according to plan. This guy Scaramucci was played for a chump. They wanted him there for a week at the most To show there are people more vulgar than Trump.

Aug 10, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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Letters From the August 28-September 4, 2017, Issue Letters From the August 28-September 4, 2017, Issue

Uneasy is the head… Land lords… Impeachment-phobia… Devil may care… Blind injustice… Inquiring minds…

Aug 10, 2017 / Our Readers

Democrats Have a Problem. Can These Women Fix It?

Democrats Have a Problem. Can These Women Fix It? Democrats Have a Problem. Can These Women Fix It?

In Virginia, first-time female candidates could be the key to taking back the statehouse.

Aug 10, 2017 / Feature / Joan Walsh

Immigration Protest

Trump Has Declared a Culture War—This Is How to Fight Back Trump Has Declared a Culture War—This Is How to Fight Back

Democrats must not compromise on fundamental principles.

Aug 10, 2017 / Column / Laila Lalami

Trump on Fox News

The World of Cable News Is Trump’s Reality The World of Cable News Is Trump’s Reality

It’s not just the president’s tweets that are plagiarized from stupid arguments on Fox News, it’s his policy proposals too.

Aug 10, 2017 / Column / Eric Alterman

Pence in Montenegro

Have Neocons Hijacked Trump’s Foreign Policy? Have Neocons Hijacked Trump’s Foreign Policy?

War hawks are wrestling with “America First” nationalists for control of the administration’s international agenda. After a series of remarks by Mike Pence, one camp seem...

Aug 9, 2017 / James Carden

DNC HQ

A New Report Raises Big Questions About Last Year’s DNC Hack A New Report Raises Big Questions About Last Year’s DNC Hack

Former NSA experts say it wasn’t a hack at all, but a leak—an inside job by someone with access to the DNC’s system.

Aug 9, 2017 / Patrick Lawrence

Net Neutrality Protest

Demand That Congress Fight for Net Neutrality Demand That Congress Fight for Net Neutrality

You can also find events to pressure your members of Congress to fight on everything from the environment to taxes to immigration.

Aug 8, 2017 / NationAction

Robert Mueller

Why Trump’s Attacks on Mueller Are Getting Some Surprising Pushback—From Republicans Why Trump’s Attacks on Mueller Are Getting Some Surprising Pushback—From Republicans

Is the GOP defense of Mueller a signal that Congress is turning against the White House?

Aug 8, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss

Trump in the Oval Office

Trump Is Not the Problem Trump Is Not the Problem

His election is the consequence of a crisis that’s been brewing for a long time.

Aug 8, 2017 / Andrew J. Bacevich

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