Political Figures

New York Governor Cuomo

The Friends of Andrew Cuomo The Friends of Andrew Cuomo

If incoming governor Kathy Hochul wants to get off to a fresh start, she’ll begin her housecleaning by giving these holdovers the heave-ho.

Aug 16, 2021 / Ross Barkan

Sen. Ron Johnson

Ron Johnson Does the Bidding of the Ultra-Rich Ron Johnson Does the Bidding of the Ultra-Rich

A new study reveals that Johnson’s “principled” stand for tax reform may enrich two of his campaign donors by half a billion dollars.

Aug 16, 2021 / John Nichols

Ditched

Ditched Ditched

Spilling the beans. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of August 9.

Aug 13, 2021 / Steve Brodner

Cuomo close-up

Andrew Cuomo, Donald Trump, and the Epidemic of New York Strongmen Andrew Cuomo, Donald Trump, and the Epidemic of New York Strongmen

It’s not an accident that a generation of tough guy pols emerged from New York in the 1970s and ’80s, amid the myth of an “ungovernable city” and an epic whitelash.

Aug 12, 2021 / Elie Mystal

Andrew Cuomo's Book Poster

The Real Question Is Why Andrew Cuomo Took So Long to Fall The Real Question Is Why Andrew Cuomo Took So Long to Fall

New York hasn’t had a governor leave in dignity in years—and that is not a fluke.

Aug 11, 2021 / Zephyr Teachout

Andrew Cuomo Resigns

Cuomo Resigns! Cuomo Resigns!

The politician who governed without mercy does not deserve any now.

Aug 10, 2021 / Column / Ross Barkan

A portrait of Dora Maria Tellez.

The Arrest of Dora María Téllez Marks a New Low for Nicaragua The Arrest of Dora María Téllez Marks a New Low for Nicaragua

One of the beliefs that animated the Central American solidarity movement then was that we were not powerless. We are not powerless now, either.

Aug 10, 2021 / Column / Linda Mannheim

Scorched Earth

Scorched Earth Scorched Earth

Orban blight. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of August 2.

Aug 6, 2021 / Steve Brodner

Press Secretary Psaki Briefs White House Media

America Faces Cascading Crises. Democrats Must Act. America Faces Cascading Crises. Democrats Must Act.

Any serious effort to alleviate the real problems facing Americans will depend on progressives’ corralling Democratic unity.

Aug 5, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Susan Collins

Susan Collins, Master of Obfuscation Susan Collins, Master of Obfuscation

On the January 6 inquiry, the Republican senator from Maine is providing cover for Donald Trump, Jim Jordan, and her other partisan allies.

Aug 5, 2021 / John Nichols

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