Joe Biden’s Racial Dog Whistle
Why does he think Republicans will work with him after they obstructed Obama for eight years? His praise of a segregationist offers a clue.
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Give War a Chance
In search of the Democratic Party's fighting spirit
The Green New Deal: A Capitalist Plot (Part 1)
To save the planet, be more like Ike.
America, We Need to Talk
In a rebuttal to Mitch McConnell—and possibly Joe Biden—Ta-Nehisi Coates helped House Democrats start a conversation on slavery, racism, and reparations.
The Depressing Reality Behind Hong Kong’s Protests
Theoretically, protesters won a huge victory with the government dropping its extradition bill. But Beijing is likely to double down on repressive measures as a result.
The Sameness of Cass Sunstein
His books keep pushing the same technocratic fixes. But today’s most pressing questions cannot be depoliticized.
We Gotta Pay More Attention to This Boring Guy
EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler is not nearly as fun to read about as Scott Pruitt was. But he's proving far more effective at screwing the planet.
An Administration Run by Temp Workers
Trump's government is littered with "acting" department heads. Here's how he gets away with it, and how to stop it.
Hulu’s Das Boot Gets Lost at Sea
The new remake of a World War II epic falls victim to the conventions of prestige TV.
Trump’s Kick-Off Rally Showcases What the President Does Best
Turns out the last refuge of a scoundrel isn't patriotism—it's racism.
