Government

Joe Lieberman

Joe Lieberman Is a Civil Libertarian’s Nightmare Joe Lieberman Is a Civil Libertarian’s Nightmare

The nation’s top law-enforcement officer shouldn’t have flagrant disregard for constitutional protections.

May 19, 2017 / George Zornick

Trump Baton Rouge

Trump Is a Cornered Megalomaniac—and That’s a Grave Danger to the Country Trump Is a Cornered Megalomaniac—and That’s a Grave Danger to the Country

He will likely resort to all the tricks of the demagogue as he fights for his survival.

May 19, 2017 / Sasha Abramsky

The Airport Lawyers Who Stood Up to Trump Are Under Attack

The Airport Lawyers Who Stood Up to Trump Are Under Attack The Airport Lawyers Who Stood Up to Trump Are Under Attack

The Department of Justice is perverting a rule to shut down immigrant-rights lawyers.

May 19, 2017 / Rachel B. Tiven

Flint Water Pipeline

It’s Time for the Government to Give Everyone a Job It’s Time for the Government to Give Everyone a Job

A new plan from CAP is a promising first step. 

May 19, 2017 / David Dayen

Trump Supporters

ICE Has Made Over 41,000 Arrests in Trump’s First 100 Days ICE Has Made Over 41,000 Arrests in Trump’s First 100 Days

Cracking down on undocumented immigrants is one campaign promise he’s keeping.

May 18, 2017 / Julianne Hing

My Only Meeting With Roger Ailes

My Only Meeting With Roger Ailes My Only Meeting With Roger Ailes

“I created a TV network for people 55 to dead,” the late, disgraced Fox News founder told me in 2000. “And they don’t want to see anyone like you.”

May 18, 2017 / Joan Walsh

David Clarke salute

Sheriff David Clarke Is Determined to Suspend Habeas Corpus and Shred the Bill of Rights Sheriff David Clarke Is Determined to Suspend Habeas Corpus and Shred the Bill of Rights

The right-wing extremist’s disregard for the Constitution is well documented, and now he’s reportedly joining Trump’s DHS.

May 18, 2017 / John Nichols

Ryan Zinke

After Promising a ‘Fair Hearing’ on Monuments, Secretary Zinke Shuts Out the Public After Promising a ‘Fair Hearing’ on Monuments, Secretary Zinke Shuts Out the Public

As the Interior Department considers unprecedented changes to protected lands, avenues for public input have been curtailed.

May 18, 2017 / Zoë Carpenter

A sign outside the Comcast Center in Philadelphia.

Trump’s FCC Just Moved Closer to Destroying Net Neutrality. Here’s How You Can Fight Back Trump’s FCC Just Moved Closer to Destroying Net Neutrality. Here’s How You Can Fight Back

The future of the Internet depends on what we do next. 

May 18, 2017 / NationAction

Bret Stephens

Why Does ‘The New York Times’ Have So Little Respect for Its Readers? Why Does ‘The New York Times’ Have So Little Respect for Its Readers?

In the name of ideological diversity, the paper of record has hired a proud and deliberate purveyor of propaganda and misinformation.

May 18, 2017 / Column / Eric Alterman

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