Political Ideologies

Why Donald Trump Said ‘Shithole Countries’

Why Donald Trump Said ‘Shithole Countries’ Why Donald Trump Said ‘Shithole Countries’

He was playing to his racist supporters. Afterward, conservative pundits tried to defend him.

Jan 12, 2018 / Joan Walsh

In Elections, Every Small Group Can Make a Big Difference

In Elections, Every Small Group Can Make a Big Difference In Elections, Every Small Group Can Make a Big Difference

Need proof? Look at what 31st Swing Left did in Virginia.

Jan 12, 2018 / Feature / Joan Walsh

3 Reasons Why Republicans Will Let the Rich Abuse the Tax Code

3 Reasons Why Republicans Will Let the Rich Abuse the Tax Code 3 Reasons Why Republicans Will Let the Rich Abuse the Tax Code

The GOP tax bill creates a vast and easy game for accountants to play.

Jan 12, 2018 / Mike Konczal

The Death Cult of Trumpism

The Death Cult of Trumpism The Death Cult of Trumpism

Through racism and nationalism, Trump leverages tribal resentment against an emerging manifest common destiny.

Jan 11, 2018 / Feature / Greg Grandin

We Are Living Through the Moment When Women Unleash Decades of Pent-Up Anger

We Are Living Through the Moment When Women Unleash Decades of Pent-Up Anger We Are Living Through the Moment When Women Unleash Decades of Pent-Up Anger

Let’s hope there’s no going back.

Jan 11, 2018 / Feature / Katha Pollitt

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The US ‘Betrayed’ Russia, but It Is Not ‘News That’s Fit to Print’ The US ‘Betrayed’ Russia, but It Is Not ‘News That’s Fit to Print’

New evidence that Washington broke its promise not to expand NATO “one inch eastward”—a fateful decision with ongoing ramifications—has not been reported by The New York Times or o...

Jan 10, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

Corn Cob Farming

Donald Trump Has Sold Out Family Farmers Donald Trump Has Sold Out Family Farmers

Trump claims he’s “fighting for our farmers,” but his policies mainly benefit agribusiness.

Jan 9, 2018 / Zoë Carpenter

The Lefty Critique of #TimesUp Is Tired and Self-Defeating

The Lefty Critique of #TimesUp Is Tired and Self-Defeating The Lefty Critique of #TimesUp Is Tired and Self-Defeating

This was an action organized by and for women of color activists that reached millions. What’s wrong with that?

Jan 9, 2018 / Rinku Sen

Trump White House USA Hat

Trump’s Policies Offer Plutocracy on Steroids, Not Economic Populism Trump’s Policies Offer Plutocracy on Steroids, Not Economic Populism

Democrats must expose the president’s broken promise to working people.

Jan 9, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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The Orange Menace—and the Even More Dangerous Party That Stands With Him The Orange Menace—and the Even More Dangerous Party That Stands With Him

Trump isn’t chiefly responsible for the wholesale damage being done to the country. The primary culprit is the GOP.

Jan 9, 2018 / Robert L. Borosage

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