Political Figures

Nixon’s Watergate Cover-Up Succeeded When It Mattered Most

Nixon’s Watergate Cover-Up Succeeded When It Mattered Most Nixon’s Watergate Cover-Up Succeeded When It Mattered Most

Democrats pulled their punches on accountability during the 1972 election campaign. They should not make that mistake again.

Jun 17, 2022 / John Nichols

Where the January 6 Insurrection Hearings Go Next

Where the January 6 Insurrection Hearings Go Next Where the January 6 Insurrection Hearings Go Next

The first day offered an impressive trailer that promises a focused indictment of Donald Trump. But the committee’s bipartisan approach has costs.

Jun 13, 2022 / Jeet Heer

Portrait of Haitian president

What the French Really Owe Haiti What the French Really Owe Haiti

Compensation for a history suffused with violence that left physical wounds and psychological trauma.

Jun 13, 2022 / Marlene L. Daut

The Real Problem With Dianne Feinstein Isn’t Her Age

The Real Problem With Dianne Feinstein Isn’t Her Age The Real Problem With Dianne Feinstein Isn’t Her Age

Gerontocracy is a smokescreen for the danger of centrism.

Jun 10, 2022 / Jeet Heer

The Right Idea

The Right Idea The Right Idea

Green sneakers.

Jun 10, 2022 / Steve Brodner

The Libertarian Party Goes Alt-Right

The Libertarian Party Goes Alt-Right The Libertarian Party Goes Alt-Right

By embracing bigotry, Libertarians are poised to help reelect Trump.

Jun 6, 2022 / Jeet Heer

The Dangers of Biden’s Lesser-Evilism in India

The Dangers of Biden’s Lesser-Evilism in India The Dangers of Biden’s Lesser-Evilism in India

Building an anti-China coalition, the president turns a blind eye to Narendra Modi’s increasingly authoritarian rule.

Jun 3, 2022 / Jeet Heer

Kesha Ram Hinsdale Vermont

Why What Happens In Vermont Shouldn’t Stay In Vermont Why What Happens In Vermont Shouldn’t Stay In Vermont

It could help progressives in other places build power.

Jun 3, 2022 / Bill McKibben

MAGAhead

MAGAhead MAGAhead

Capstone.

Jun 2, 2022 / OppArt / Burton Silverman

First Thought, Best Thought?  Not for Elon Musk.

First Thought, Best Thought? Not for Elon Musk. First Thought, Best Thought? Not for Elon Musk.

The Hill offloads comment moderation to Facebook and Twitter. What could possibly go wrong?

Jun 2, 2022 / Tom Gogola

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