Paul Ryan Debated a Nun and the Nun Won Paul Ryan Debated a Nun and the Nun Won
Challenged by a former educator, the Speaker of the House got everything wrong—factually, and morally.
Aug 25, 2017 / John Nichols
Seth Rich, Conspiracy Theorists, and Russiagate ‘Truthers’ Seth Rich, Conspiracy Theorists, and Russiagate ‘Truthers’
The murder of a DNC staffer has been shamelessly manipulated by Fox News, WikiLeaks—and possibly the White House.
Aug 25, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss
Yom Kippur Preview Yom Kippur Preview
Next to Trump as he praised anti-Semites Stood two Jews named Mnuchin and Cohn. No demur came from them, then or since. And for that can they ever atone?…
Aug 24, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Disdain for Liberals Drives the Jewish Pro-Trump Right Disdain for Liberals Drives the Jewish Pro-Trump Right
It’s not the issues that matter; it’s the shared hatred.
Aug 24, 2017 / Column / Eric Alterman
Steve Bannon Is Gone, Leaving Behind Only His Worst Ideas Steve Bannon Is Gone, Leaving Behind Only His Worst Ideas
The “Party of Davos” shot down any motions toward economic populism.
Aug 23, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage
Our Bigot in Chief Has Shown His True Colors Our Bigot in Chief Has Shown His True Colors
After Charlottesville, we must resist this man with every fiber of our being.
Aug 23, 2017 / Sasha Abramsky
How Maxine Waters Became a Heroine for the Trump Era How Maxine Waters Became a Heroine for the Trump Era
When it comes to challenging Trump, the congresswoman from California says, “I’m gonna take off the gloves and I’m gonna put my career on the line.”
Aug 23, 2017 / Collier Meyerson
Democrats Are Starting a Fierce Internal Debate. Finally. Democrats Are Starting a Fierce Internal Debate. Finally.
The party establishment won’t change on its own, and Democratic leaders won’t see the light unless they feel the heat.
Aug 22, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A Key Member of Congress Has Had Enough—and Calls for Trump’s Impeachment A Key Member of Congress Has Had Enough—and Calls for Trump’s Impeachment
“It is morally and legally incumbent upon me, based on my oath of office, to introduce articles of impeachment."
Aug 22, 2017 / John Nichols
Why Is Trump Headed to Phoenix? To Pick a Fight Why Is Trump Headed to Phoenix? To Pick a Fight
Arizona is home to two Republican senators who have bucked the president on health care and immigration.
Aug 22, 2017 / Julianne Hing