Let’s Stop Casually Comparing Donald Trump to Eugene Debs Let’s Stop Casually Comparing Donald Trump to Eugene Debs
Trump could, like Debs, wind up running for president from prison. But Debs was a socialist, a free speech champion, and a fearless organizer. Trump is no Eugene Debs.
Jun 21, 2023 / John Nichols
If Donald Trump Went to Jail for Violating the Espionage Act, He’d Be an Exception If Donald Trump Went to Jail for Violating the Espionage Act, He’d Be an Exception
It’s only whistleblowers who do hard time. Generals and high officials typically get just a slap on the wrist.
Jun 20, 2023 / James Bamford
The 8th Wonder of the World! The 8th Wonder of the World!
I'm good with tacos.
Jun 16, 2023 / Steve Brodner
The Damage Silvio Berlusconi (1936–2023) Leaves Behind The Damage Silvio Berlusconi (1936–2023) Leaves Behind
The notorious tycoon and former Italian prime minister is gone, but his toxic legacy remains.
Jun 15, 2023 / Niccolò Barca and Tommaso Grossi
William Spriggs Was the Economist Who Fought for the Entire Working Class William Spriggs Was the Economist Who Fought for the Entire Working Class
From his days as a graduate student union leader, he championed an intersectional vision of economic, social, and racial justice.
Jun 15, 2023 / John Nichols
Lindsey Graham Is No Reasonable Republican Lindsey Graham Is No Reasonable Republican
The South Carolina senator has squandered what remained of his flimsy reputation as a moderate with his fealty to Donald Trump—even as the former president faces federal charges.
Jun 13, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Cornel West Is the Right Man in the Wrong Party Cornel West Is the Right Man in the Wrong Party
An otherwise credible left-wing challenge to Biden is hampered by the dysfunctional People’s Party.
Jun 12, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Is 37 Criminal Counts What It Takes for the GOP to Abandon Trump? Is 37 Criminal Counts What It Takes for the GOP to Abandon Trump?
Top Republicans may finally drop the ex-president, whom they never liked in the first place.
Jun 10, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky
