A Five-Alarm Emergency for Democracy
The GOP’s voter suppression laws are working. They need to be stopped before more states adopt them.
Does the United States Have a ‘Strong’ Economy?
For average Americans, the U.S. economy hardly merits any kudos. Two new data dumps make that reality even plainer.
Who Was the Real Maverick: McCain or Trump?
John McCain was a politician, not a maverick — he played ball, and sometimes compromised. Trump is the true maverick: He’s batshit crazy and there’s no dealing with him.
White Supremacy Carries More Than a Tiki Torch
Republicans are condemning Trump’s coddling of white supremacists. Can they speak out against racist laws, too?
Trump’s Master Class in Tax Deceit
Three ways the president is selling tax cuts for the rich when no one actually wants them.
Donald Trump Is Playing ‘Bad Cop’ With His Extremist Budget Proposal
The president is useful to Republicans because he allows them to appear comparably less extreme than they actually are.
Dividing the Right and Conquering Trump
Trump is extremely effective at dividing and conquering his opponents. What would it take for progressives to divide his supporters?
Next Steps for Independent Politics
An inspiring evening on “Stopping Neo-fascism & Resisting Neo-liberalism” with information, answers, and opportunities for forging connections to win!
The Most Important Election of Your Life isn’t This Year
Donald Trump’s campaign has highlighted a division between “America A” and “America B,” but a much more ominous political force could emerge in 2020.
Donald Trump: Joker’s Wild
Donald Trump should lose in November. But when you add a joker to the game, it throws off the odds.
Sadiq Khan and the End of Islamophobia
The victory of Sadiq Khan has “normalized” Muslims in UK politics in much the same way that JFK normalized Catholics in American politics. But American Muslims are still waiting for their JFK moment.
Trump Takes on the World
Donald Trump’s not-so-veiled racism, crude economic populism, and male bravado make him the closest thing the U.S. has to an authentic European-style fascist.
Is the Republican Party Finally Changing Its Tune on Poverty?
Republican politicians with presidential ambitions are suddenly treating people who can’t make ends meet a priority.
Global Problems for the New Gilded Age
Many critics of the New Gilded Age might be surprised to find that they have much in common with the protectionist Republican Party of yesteryear.
As Republicans Implode, I’m Uneasy
The GOP keeps offering comedic gaffes and outrageous statements, but don’t count on a Democratic landslide in November.