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AG Barr walking with entourage

Here’s How to Stop the Next Bill Barr From Gutting the Rule of Law Here’s How to Stop the Next Bill Barr From Gutting the Rule of Law

Barr has wrecked the DOJ. The solution isn’t to return things to the way they were—it’s to remake the AG appointment process.

Jun 29, 2020 / Column / Elie Mystal

Donald Trump

Trump Is Trying to Remake the Military in His Own Ugly Image Trump Is Trying to Remake the Military in His Own Ugly Image

The Pentagon and the president are butting heads over racism and staffing decisions.

Jun 26, 2020 / Jeet Heer

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‘I Got Nicer Everything,’ Says Man Who Ruins All He Touches ‘I Got Nicer Everything,’ Says Man Who Ruins All He Touches

The CDC head says the pandemic has “brought the nation to its knees.” Meanwhile, Trump is talking about his hair.

Jun 26, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

The Rule of Law Is Being Gutted Because ‘Moderate’ Republicans Stayed Silent

The Rule of Law Is Being Gutted Because ‘Moderate’ Republicans Stayed Silent The Rule of Law Is Being Gutted Because ‘Moderate’ Republicans Stayed Silent

Never-Trumpers and other GOPers could have stopped the rise of people like William Barr, Michael Flynn, and Neomi Rao—but they didn’t.

Jun 25, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Bill Barr Gets Shredded: A Threat to ‘Our Rule Of Law and to Public Trust in It’

Bill Barr Gets Shredded: A Threat to ‘Our Rule Of Law and to Public Trust in It’ Bill Barr Gets Shredded: A Threat to ‘Our Rule Of Law and to Public Trust in It’

Two Justice Department lawyers and a former deputy attorney general detailed Barr’s corrupt meddling on behalf of Trump—while House Republicans embarrassed themselves.

Jun 24, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Eliot Engel

Why Is GOP Money Going to Democratic Congressman Eliot Engel? Why Is GOP Money Going to Democratic Congressman Eliot Engel?

On foreign policy, the 16-term incumbent aligns with the Republicans.

Jun 23, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

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America’s Digital Divide Is an Emergency America’s Digital Divide Is an Emergency

Denying high-speed Internet to all Americans puts marginalized groups at risk.

Jun 23, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Bolton Tells All Too Late

Bolton Tells All Too Late Bolton Tells All Too Late

Behind the scenes. After the fact.

Jun 23, 2020 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Trump's Tulsa rally

The Arena Was Half Empty. Trump Was Still Full of It. The Arena Was Half Empty. Trump Was Still Full of It.

In Tulsa, the president says zilch about Covid-19 deaths, and a lot about his walk down that ramp at West Point.

Jun 23, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

As Bill Barr Flails, Trump Is Losing His Roy Cohn

As Bill Barr Flails, Trump Is Losing His Roy Cohn As Bill Barr Flails, Trump Is Losing His Roy Cohn

This time, Barr might have gone too far.

Jun 22, 2020 / Joan Walsh

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