Election Night’s Biggest Loser: Glenn Youngkin Election Night’s Biggest Loser: Glenn Youngkin
The Virginia governor put himself on the ballot, trying to curb abortion rights, gun safety, and educational freedom. He lost badly.
Nov 8, 2023 / Joan Walsh
The Republican Party Has Devolved Into Utter Incoherence The Republican Party Has Devolved Into Utter Incoherence
As we face so many crises globally, the legislative branch of the world’s (theoretically) most powerful country has ceased to function.
Nov 6, 2023 / Rebecca Gordon
This Isn’t Your Father’s GOP. It’s Your Grandfather’s GOP. This Isn’t Your Father’s GOP. It’s Your Grandfather’s GOP.
Today's Republicans aren’t isolationists; they are hawks targeting Latin America and Asia.
Nov 6, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Rashida Tlaib 1, Marjorie Taylor Greene 0 Rashida Tlaib 1, Marjorie Taylor Greene 0
Greene’s failed attempt to censure Tlaib united Democrats, divided Republicans, and energized ceasefire activism.
Nov 4, 2023 / John Nichols
The Folksy Fanaticism of Mike Johnson The Folksy Fanaticism of Mike Johnson
The new speaker of the House combines Christian nationalism and MAGA.
Nov 3, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Guess What, Glenn Youngkin? The GOP Makes Gun Crime Worse. Guess What, Glenn Youngkin? The GOP Makes Gun Crime Worse.
New research shows that the gun death rate is highest in states controlled by Republicans. Virginia’s GOP governor wants voters to give him control anyway.
Nov 1, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Mike Johnson’s Creed Does Not Extend to Saving the Lives of Innocents in the Holy Land Mike Johnson’s Creed Does Not Extend to Saving the Lives of Innocents in the Holy Land
While Pope Francis and religious leaders of all backgrounds call for a ceasefire in Gaza, the new speaker of the House is all in for war.
Oct 31, 2023 / John Nichols