Political Figures

A woman holds the leg of an officer arresting her

Debt Relief for Tyrants Is a Terrible Idea Debt Relief for Tyrants Is a Terrible Idea

Bernie Sanders and Ilhan Omar want to cancel the debts of the world’s poorest countries. In some cases, that’s a big mistake.

Jun 3, 2020 / Helen C. Epstein

‘Justice Does Not Equal Convictions’

‘Justice Does Not Equal Convictions’ ‘Justice Does Not Equal Convictions’

Scenes from a pandemic: 10

Jun 3, 2020 / Anna Simonton

Donald Trump

The President Wants You to Be Misinformed The President Wants You to Be Misinformed

Trump’s presidency is the culmination of decades of misinformation emanating from the White House.

Jun 3, 2020 / Rebecca Gordon

Police

Where Does America Go From Here? Where Does America Go From Here?

As protesters face off with militarized police across the country, Trump’s ineptitude and cruelty feel more painful than ever.

Jun 2, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Trump and McConnell

Mitch McConnell Is Even Worse Than Trump Mitch McConnell Is Even Worse Than Trump

The president and the Senate majority leader have both gone AWOL in a crisis.

May 27, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Boxes of medical supplies with the phrase

Trump’s Decision to Freeze WHO Funding Worries the US Military Trump’s Decision to Freeze WHO Funding Worries the US Military

Exclusive: Africom fears that China will use the White House’s suspension of World Health Organization payments to expand its influence in Africa.

May 27, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

For Biden to Unite the Party, He Needs Warren as His Running Mate

For Biden to Unite the Party, He Needs Warren as His Running Mate For Biden to Unite the Party, He Needs Warren as His Running Mate

Not only would Warren excite the enthusiasm of progressive Democrats, she also has the policy chops the next administration will need.

May 25, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Open sign

In New Zealand, David Confronts 2 Goliaths In New Zealand, David Confronts 2 Goliaths

The country’s effective handling of the coronavirus was prefigured by its dramatic response to a right-wing murder spree.

May 25, 2020 / John Feffer

The Infinite Heartbreak of Loving Hong Kong

The Infinite Heartbreak of Loving Hong Kong The Infinite Heartbreak of Loving Hong Kong

As China moves to impose a law that would criminalize dissent, Hong Kongers are facing a dark new era.

May 23, 2020 / Wilfred Chan

The Best Way to Lampoon Trump: His Own Words

The Best Way to Lampoon Trump: His Own Words The Best Way to Lampoon Trump: His Own Words

Sarah Cooper has cracked the Trump code with pandemic pantomimes.

May 22, 2020 / Jeet Heer

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