Where the January 6 Insurrection Hearings Go Next Where the January 6 Insurrection Hearings Go Next
The first day offered an impressive trailer that promises a focused indictment of Donald Trump. But the committee’s bipartisan approach has costs.
Jun 13, 2022 / Jeet Heer
Coup! Coup! Coup! Coup! Coup! Coup!
Now that Bennie Thompson has labeled the attack on the Capitol a coup attempt, we can begin a real discussion of Donald Trump’s crimes.
Jun 10, 2022 / John Nichols
It’s Time for Democrats to Stop “Clapping for Tinkerbell” It’s Time for Democrats to Stop “Clapping for Tinkerbell”
Democrats keep insisting we preserve the trappings of normal political times rather than embracing different approaches.
Jun 10, 2022 / Vanessa Williamson and Dana R. Fisher
South Dakota Voters Just Crushed the GOP’s Antidemocratic Scheme South Dakota Voters Just Crushed the GOP’s Antidemocratic Scheme
By a 2-1 margin, voters defeated the aggressive effort, backed by billionaire Charles Koch, to undermine direct democracy.
Jun 9, 2022 / John Nichols
The January 6 Committee’s Audience Won’t Match Watergate’s. But It Should. The January 6 Committee’s Audience Won’t Match Watergate’s. But It Should.
Republicans have already accepted Trump’s “big lie” that the television landscape has changed.
Jun 7, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Two of the Trump Era’s Biggest Grifters Are Angling for a Comeback Two of the Trump Era’s Biggest Grifters Are Angling for a Comeback
Scott Pruitt and Ryan Zinke both left D.C. under clouds of corruption. Now they’re both running for higher office.
Jun 7, 2022 / Thomas O. McGarity
The Libertarian Party Goes Alt-Right The Libertarian Party Goes Alt-Right
By embracing bigotry, Libertarians are poised to help reelect Trump.
Jun 6, 2022 / Jeet Heer
Dr. Oz’s Senate Campaign May Come Back to Haunt Us After All Dr. Oz’s Senate Campaign May Come Back to Haunt Us After All
The doctor turned GOP candidate has thrown his weight behind an absurd but crucial lawsuit that could weaken voting rights in frightening ways.
Jun 3, 2022 / Elie Mystal
Talk Me Down Here: Can This Country Be Saved? Talk Me Down Here: Can This Country Be Saved?
A backward, oligarchal, misogynist minority is trampling the rights and will of the majority—and it’s only getting worse.
Jun 2, 2022 / Joan Walsh
Paul LePage Is Back! Paul LePage Is Back!
He called himself “Trump before Trump.” Now, he wants to stage a comeback.
May 31, 2022 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky