Political Figures

Sir Keir Starmer

Britain’s Labour Leader Seems Oblivious to the Political Signals From Europe Britain’s Labour Leader Seems Oblivious to the Political Signals From Europe

Keir Starmer looks certain to be Britain’s next prime minister—but he’s using the same centrist playbook that has opened the door to the far right in France and Germany.

Jun 28, 2024 / Steve Howell

Joe Biden and Donald Trump participate in the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios on June 27, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Trump Was Terrible. But Biden Was Worse. Trump Was Terrible. But Biden Was Worse.

Trump’s lies and unhinged ranting went unchallenged because Biden was incoherent and lost.

Jun 28, 2024 / Jeet Heer

Felon for President?

Felon for President? Felon for President?

Unfit for any office.

Jun 27, 2024 / OppArt / Robbie Conal

New York City police officers preparing to enter Columbia University's Hamilton Hall, 2024.

A Fantasy of Post-Generational Politics A Fantasy of Post-Generational Politics

A recent book argues that reordering the stages of work and life—including retirement—could eradicate conflicts between generations, while ignoring the real issues that divide us....

Jun 25, 2024 / Books & the Arts / Julian Epp

Trump shakes doctor's hand

Donald Trump and “Doc” Ronny Jackson Are Hypocrites About Drugs and Dementia Donald Trump and “Doc” Ronny Jackson Are Hypocrites About Drugs and Dementia

The incoherent former president and his allegedly pill-pushing White House physician need to look in a mirror.

Jun 24, 2024 / Jeet Heer

Hot For Trump

Hot For Trump Hot For Trump

I could just melt.

Jun 24, 2024 / OppArt / Steve Brodner

Project 2025: Vought's Your Problem?

Project 2025: Vought's Your Problem? Project 2025: Vought's Your Problem?

Not too bad to be true.

Jun 24, 2024 / Steve Brodner

Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) speaks during a press conference

Jamaal Bowman Versus AIPAC Jamaal Bowman Versus AIPAC

The outcome is a test of how far AIPAC will go to crush progressive movements.

Jun 21, 2024 / Richard Lingeman

Golden Handcuffs

Golden Handcuffs Golden Handcuffs

Donald Trump was indicted on charges related to hush money paid during his 2016 presidential campaign. 

Jun 21, 2024 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo

Then-Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas speaks at the Democratic National Convention in 1948.

Nixon and Trump: The Good Women They Defeated Nixon and Trump: The Good Women They Defeated

We remember Trump’s female opponent. Time to remember Nixon’s?

Jun 21, 2024 / Michele Willens

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