Kevin McCarthy Doubles Down on the Debt Ceiling Kevin McCarthy Doubles Down on the Debt Ceiling
In a direct challenge to the Biden administration’s federal programs, House Republicans have approved a bill to limit domestic spending.
Apr 28, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
No, You Absolutely Do Not Have to Hand It to Tucker Carlson No, You Absolutely Do Not Have to Hand It to Tucker Carlson
Contra some of his leftist stans, the ousted Fox News host was not actually anti-war or an economic populist.
Apr 28, 2023 / Jeet Heer
The Anti-Immigrant Policies Abbott and DeSantis Are Pushing Will Backfire The Anti-Immigrant Policies Abbott and DeSantis Are Pushing Will Backfire
Bills backed by the Texas and Florida governors are reminiscent of failed, illegal policies that galvanized a movement in Arizona.
Apr 26, 2023 / Cecillia Wang
Is Donald Trump’s Luck About to Run Out in a Manhattan Court? Is Donald Trump’s Luck About to Run Out in a Manhattan Court?
While Fani Willis deliberates and Jack Smith investigates, E. Jean Carroll finally gets her day in court.
Apr 25, 2023 / Francis Wilkinson
Democrats Should Make Abortion a Cornerstone Issue Democrats Should Make Abortion a Cornerstone Issue
As the Republican Party keeps radicalizing, Democrats need to elevate reproductive freedom.
Apr 24, 2023 / Jeet Heer
The Zombie Populism of Today’s GOP The Zombie Populism of Today’s GOP
The right’s crass appropriation of anti-elitist rhetoric makes less sense than ever. That doesn’t mean it’s going away.
Apr 24, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Do Republicans Love Trump More Than They Hate Abortion? We’re Going to Find Out. Do Republicans Love Trump More Than They Hate Abortion? We’re Going to Find Out.
A powerful anti-choice group says Trump’s apparent opposition to a federal abortion ban is a “morally indefensible position for a self-proclaimed pro-life presidential candidate.” ...
Apr 21, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Want to Manufacture Explosives? Soon You Can Hire Teenagers to Do It. Want to Manufacture Explosives? Soon You Can Hire Teenagers to Do It.
The Iowa state Senate recently ratified a bill that would lower age minimums for workers and reduce liability for companies with unsafe working conditions.
Apr 21, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
How Reading “The Economist” Helped Me to Stop Worrying About White Supremacy How Reading “The Economist” Helped Me to Stop Worrying About White Supremacy
A recent viral sensation identifies the migration of poor whites as the cause of the problem—letting the rest of us off the hook!
Apr 21, 2023 / Sarah Taber
Ron DeSantis Might Have Already Blown His Shot at 2024 Ron DeSantis Might Have Already Blown His Shot at 2024
A top donor backs off over the governor’s six-week abortion law and book banning. A threat to build a state prison adjacent to Disney World seems unhinged. “Pudding fingers” is mak...
Apr 19, 2023 / Joan Walsh