Politics

What’s Behind the New Calls to Invade Mexico

What’s Behind the New Calls to Invade Mexico What’s Behind the New Calls to Invade Mexico

The right can claim it’s about defeating cartels or defending democracy, but it’s really about resource extraction.

Apr 4, 2023 / Column / Jeet Heer

Chief of Staff Jeffrey Zients listens as President Joe Biden delivers remarks

Will Jeff Zients Destroy Joe Biden’s Presidency? Will Jeff Zients Destroy Joe Biden’s Presidency?

The new White House chief of staff is alienating congressional Democrats and progressives.

Apr 3, 2023 / Jeet Heer

California Representatives Barbara Lee and Ro Khanna

The Senate Doesn’t Need More Senior Citizens The Senate Doesn’t Need More Senior Citizens

California is one of the most progressive states in the union. It shouldn’t have one of the oldest senators.

Apr 3, 2023 / Sasha Abramsky

Violence Addiction Deity

Violence Addiction Deity Violence Addiction Deity

God, guns, and (a deadly) country.

Apr 3, 2023 / OppArt / Chee Bravo

Molly Ivins

Reports of the Death of the “Texas Observer” Are Greatly Exaggerated Reports of the Death of the “Texas Observer” Are Greatly Exaggerated

With support from readers, a legendary progressive publication lives to fight another day.

Apr 3, 2023 / Jim Hightower

The Revolution Against Shady Landlords Has Begun

The Revolution Against Shady Landlords Has Begun The Revolution Against Shady Landlords Has Begun

In New York, the real estate industry and the politicians in its pocket both reign supreme. These tenants have a plan to change that forever.

Apr 3, 2023 / Feature / Molly Crabapple

City on Fire

City on Fire City on Fire

Hanging together.

Mar 31, 2023 / Steve Brodner

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Republican-backed Dan Kelly and Democratic-supported Janet Protasiewicz

Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race Could Restore Democracy in America’s Most Gerrymandered State Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Race Could Restore Democracy in America’s Most Gerrymandered State

If a liberal flips a conservative seat on Tuesday, a new majority would have the power to draw fair maps and renew Democrat prospects in a key battleground state.

Mar 31, 2023 / John Nichols

Donald Trump in the Rose Garden at the White House

Manhattan Court Pursues Florida Man for White-Collar Crime Manhattan Court Pursues Florida Man for White-Collar Crime

Donald Trump's indictment is less a matter of politics than of ruling-class impunity. But his worst crimes won't be prosecuted in court.

Mar 31, 2023 / Chris Lehmann

woman holds anti-Trump sign

Trump’s Indictment Will Dominate the 2024 Election Trump’s Indictment Will Dominate the 2024 Election

The GOP’s defense of the former president means the election will be a referendum on the rule of law.

Mar 31, 2023 / Jeet Heer

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