Political Figures

Boorish Johnson

Boris Johnson Interviewed Me for His Column. Here’s What Didn’t Make It Into Print. Boris Johnson Interviewed Me for His Column. Here’s What Didn’t Make It Into Print.

On Brexit, race, and criminal justice, Britain’s new prime minister has always played both sides for maximum expediency.

Jul 27, 2019 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

The Trump Administration’s Death Penalty Cult

The Trump Administration’s Death Penalty Cult The Trump Administration’s Death Penalty Cult

William Barr’s decision amounts to playing politics with death.

Jul 26, 2019 / Winnie Wong

Ukrainian flag

Peace in Ukraine? Peace in Ukraine?

The friends and foes of a Kiev-Moscow settlement.

Jul 24, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Was Al Franken Railroaded?

Was Al Franken Railroaded? Was Al Franken Railroaded?

The evidence only partially exonerates the former senator, whose lack of contrition contributed to his downfall.

Jul 24, 2019 / Jeet Heer

How John Paul Stevens Surprised Us

How John Paul Stevens Surprised Us How John Paul Stevens Surprised Us

Stevens was precisely the kind of justice that neither side wants appointed: a pragmatist, skeptical of rigid doctrinal tests.

Jul 23, 2019 / David Cole

Robert Mueller

These Questions for Mueller Show Why Russiagate Was Never the Answer These Questions for Mueller Show Why Russiagate Was Never the Answer

The former special counsel still has a lot he can clarify.

Jul 23, 2019 / Aaron Maté

Fight for 15

The Fight for $15 Has Created a Road Map for Change The Fight for $15 Has Created a Road Map for Change

The Raise the Wage Act is a winning issue for progressive candidates.

Jul 23, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Boris Johnson Brushes Up His Image

Boris Johnson Brushes Up His Image Boris Johnson Brushes Up His Image

A wave of “populist” politicians in the mold of Trump spreads.

Jul 22, 2019 / OppArt / Martin Rowson

To the Moon…

To the Moon… To the Moon…

The best argument we can think of for reviving the space program.

Jul 20, 2019 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Impeach Trump Rally

History Will Honor the Courageous 95 Who Proposed to Impeach a Racist President History Will Honor the Courageous 95 Who Proposed to Impeach a Racist President

It is absolutely appropriate for members of the US House to check and balance a president who employs xenophobic hatred to divide a nation.

Jul 19, 2019 / John Nichols

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