Political Figures

Behind the Scenes: Personnel as Policy in the Biden Administration

Behind the Scenes: Personnel as Policy in the Biden Administration Behind the Scenes: Personnel as Policy in the Biden Administration

That flood of progressive appointments is no accident.

Feb 2, 2021 / Stephanie Taylor

At Long Last, a President Declares That the Era of Small Government Is Over

At Long Last, a President Declares That the Era of Small Government Is Over At Long Last, a President Declares That the Era of Small Government Is Over

President Biden has demonstrated that he intends to launch initiatives that go beyond those of the Obama era.

Feb 2, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

A Message of Unity

A Message of Unity A Message of Unity

And the job of repairing disunion.

Feb 1, 2021 / OppArt / Lalo Alcaraz and Dario Castillejos

McCarthy-a-Lago

McCarthy-a-Lago McCarthy-a-Lago

Don't Tread on My Profits. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of  January 25.

Jan 29, 2021 / Steve Brodner

Taking Action on Climate Change

Taking Action on Climate Change Taking Action on Climate Change

Rejoining the Paris Agreement.

Jan 29, 2021 / OppArt / Dara Herman Zierlein

Rand Paul Is a Monarchist—and Donald Trump Is His King

Rand Paul Is a Monarchist—and Donald Trump Is His King Rand Paul Is a Monarchist—and Donald Trump Is His King

To defend his sovereign from accountability, the Kentucky senator is peddling the GOP’s latest Big Lie.

Jan 28, 2021 / John Nichols

It’s Still Trump’s Party—GOP Can’t Cry Even if They Want To

It’s Still Trump’s Party—GOP Can’t Cry Even if They Want To It’s Still Trump’s Party—GOP Can’t Cry Even if They Want To

Democrats need to keep reminding voters that the Republicans can’t give up on Trump.

Jan 27, 2021 / Jeet Heer

The (Extra)ordinary Work of Women

The (Extra)ordinary Work of Women The (Extra)ordinary Work of Women

Embroidery reads: “Speaking up again and again and again,” “Fighting harder for what you have earned,” “Resilience, perseverance, and exhaustion,” etc

Jan 27, 2021 / OppArt / Suzanne Faris

Expel Josh Hawley

Expel Josh Hawley Expel Josh Hawley

The Missouri senator is just as guilty as Trump. As the Senate gears up for the impeachment trial, some senators are beginning to look at Hawley too.

Jan 27, 2021 / John Nichols

The Fight to Revive Democracy Has Only Just Begun

The Fight to Revive Democracy Has Only Just Begun The Fight to Revive Democracy Has Only Just Begun

Two bills awaiting the new Senate would ensure that everyone can vote—and that their votes matter.

Jan 26, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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