Republicans

Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) listens during a news conference following a Senate Republican policy luncheon at the US Capitol on March 20, 2024.

Republican Senators Are a Bigger Threat to the Constitution Than Trump Republican Senators Are a Bigger Threat to the Constitution Than Trump

Senators who are supposed to check Trump’s abuses are supporting his immunity claims instead.

May 1, 2024 / John Nichols

Gov. Kristi Noem speaking on a stage outside, wearing a red

I’m Sad for Kristi Noem’s Daughter, Not Just Her Puppy I’m Sad for Kristi Noem’s Daughter, Not Just Her Puppy

The South Dakota governor traumatized her child by killing her dog.

Apr 30, 2024 / Joan Walsh

close-up of a frightened dog on a sofa

Why Kristi Noem Thinks Killing a Puppy Is Good Politics Why Kristi Noem Thinks Killing a Puppy Is Good Politics

The South Dakota governor is betting that GOP voters love performative cruelty, even if it’s inflicted on an adorable young doggy.

Apr 29, 2024 / Jeet Heer

An image of President Donald Trump looms over crowds of supporters before his speech from the Ellipse at the White House on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.

Trump Is the Ultimate Gang Leader Trump Is the Ultimate Gang Leader

April 29, 2024 Trump Is the Ultimate Gang Leader Trump and those backing him hope to disable enough of the political infrastructure to create the space for non-state actors to do h…

Apr 29, 2024 / John Feffer

Big Snore

Big Snore Big Snore

Sleepytime tea.

Apr 29, 2024 / OppArt / Pat Bagley

Nikki Haley visits

Nikki Haley’s Zombie Campaign Is Drawing Swing-State Republicans Away from Trump Nikki Haley’s Zombie Campaign Is Drawing Swing-State Republicans Away from Trump

Haley is not campaigning, but she just won almost 158,000 GOP primary votes in the critical state of Pennsylvania. Democrats think they can swing many of them to Biden.

Apr 26, 2024 / John Nichols

Putin Wants You!

Putin Wants You! Putin Wants You!

Michael R. Turner, chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, said it was “absolutely true” that some Republican representatives are repeating Russian propagand...

Apr 23, 2024 / OppArt / Colleen Quinn

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) in the House Chamber on Capitol Hill, in March 2024.

The House Foreign Aid Bills Have Put a Target on Mike Johnson’s Back The House Foreign Aid Bills Have Put a Target on Mike Johnson’s Back

After a vote in favor of sending $95 billion to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan passed, far right Republicans are threatening a motion to vacate the speaker of the house.

Apr 22, 2024 / Chris Lehmann

Trump leaving court

Is Donald Trump on Drugs? If Not, He Should Be. Is Donald Trump on Drugs? If Not, He Should Be.

His true addiction explains the president’s doziness.

Apr 22, 2024 / Jeet Heer

Police patrol outside Columbine High School on April 17, 2019 in Littleton, Colorado, the site of the deadly school shooting in 1999.

25 Years After the Columbine Massacre, Is There Any Hope to End America’s Epidemic of Gun Violence? 25 Years After the Columbine Massacre, Is There Any Hope to End America’s Epidemic of Gun Violence?

With the National Rifle Association now weaker than it has been in decades, progress is possible—if politicians are willing to seize the time.

Apr 19, 2024 / Peter Dreier

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