Journalists laughed at followers of the conspiracy theory after an Inauguration Day prophecy failed to come true. But Trump-era extremists aren’t going anywhere.

The president goes out on a seamy and haphazard note, pardoning those who did crimes on his behalf.

The Capitol insurrection was born of a violent minoritarian tradition that is as American as apple pie—and it isn’t done yet.

Good riddance to the fake redneck, the cancer-charity grifter, and the amoral Florida Woman.

His forays into history underscore that he has always practiced a hollow form of American exceptionalism.

The United States should follow the examples of other nations that were brave enough to make their despotic leaders face justice.

He’s not singlehandedly going to heal a broken nation. But there’s still a future to fight for.

A consideration of dirty work, the people who dream of doing it, and what it means for everyone else

A turn toward nationalism following the MAGA storm on D.C. erases the Black radical tradition of rebellion—and endangers its future.

Washington’s new national security establishment is coming straight outta Beverly Hills.

Democrats in Congress should avoid the temptation to turn the page after Trump’s Senate trial. There’s still too much to investigate.

A concept popularized by online media has fully migrated to the Republican fever swamps.

MAGA Nation’s thirst for viral clout is going to get more people killed.

Having given up on being a party for which a majority of Americans might vote, the GOP looks to further tilt the playing field in their favor.

The social media giants that deplatformed Trump claim to be unable to stop the spread of hate, lies, conspiracy theories, and fascistic plots.

How the Capitol riot was a natural consequence of the country’s response to the 9/11 attacks

How 150 years of apocalyptic agitation culminated in an insurrection

Even if the Senate votes to convict the president, it would come at a cost.

If they’re the conscience of the Republican Party, then the post-Trump era will be just as destructive as the past four years were.

Despite all the hand-wringing about Twitter “deplatforming” the president, the right’s most powerful tool isn’t going anywhere.