Political Figures

Jeffrey Epstein

Jeffrey Epstein Isn’t Going Away Jeffrey Epstein Isn’t Going Away

In the absence of a full reckoning, conspiracy theories about Epstein fester and allow the far right to exploit the popular mistrust of elites.

Nov 18, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Yang Doesn’t Add Up

Yang Doesn’t Add Up Yang Doesn’t Add Up

The presidential candidate is great at identifying problems, but his policy proposals need a lot of work.

Nov 18, 2019 / John Nichols

The Foreign Policy Establishment Is Hijacking Impeachment

The Foreign Policy Establishment Is Hijacking Impeachment The Foreign Policy Establishment Is Hijacking Impeachment

Trump should be impeached for using his office for corrupt purposes—not for challenging the national security consensus.

Nov 15, 2019 / Jeet Heer

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Why Are We in Ukraine? Why Are We in Ukraine?

Historically and even today, Russia has much in common with Ukraine—the United States, almost nothing.

Nov 14, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

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Lula’s Free, and He’s Promising to Fight Lula’s Free, and He’s Promising to Fight

The former president will boost Brazil’s left, but will he also help unite the far right?

Nov 12, 2019 / Michael Fox

Nikki Haley Has Decided That Trumpism Is the Future

Nikki Haley Has Decided That Trumpism Is the Future Nikki Haley Has Decided That Trumpism Is the Future

From Trump skeptic to Trump cheerleader, the former UN ambassador has followed the trajectory of the GOP.

Nov 11, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Trump’s Campaign Promise

Trump’s Campaign Promise Trump’s Campaign Promise

This one he kept!

Nov 11, 2019 / OppArt / Clay Bennett

Did the New Deal Need FDR?

Did the New Deal Need FDR? Did the New Deal Need FDR?

His political evolution points to a different locus of power than the one liberals tend to invoke when discussing the era’s history.

Nov 11, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Kim Phillips-Fein

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The Trump Administration Is Undercutting Democracy in Bolivia The Trump Administration Is Undercutting Democracy in Bolivia

Will the US and the Organization of American States once again be able to overturn election results?

Nov 8, 2019 / Mark Weisbrot

Elizabeth Warren Won’t Back Down on Medicare for All

Elizabeth Warren Won’t Back Down on Medicare for All Elizabeth Warren Won’t Back Down on Medicare for All

Sorry, Establishment: She has a plan for that, too.

Nov 8, 2019 / Robert L. Borosage

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