Political scientists have argued that Trump represents the last gasp of a failing coalition. But we might be in a new political era altogether.

In the midst of an economy near full employment, the president made a dystopian pitch to his followers.

Watch Obamas welcome the Trumps

Either his presidency is an aberration or the dawn of a intolerant, regressive era. Obama's legacy depends on the outcome.

The choice is simple: pardon him, or abandon him to the mercy of Trump.

Trump’s EPA nominee is more than just a climate change denier. Democrats must frame his appointment as a corporate-backed attack on science itself.

Trump spent five years trying to delegitimize Obama. Now he's taking office under a cloud of suspicion, and only has himself to blame.

I never expected to see people like myself in positions of power. Then Obama came along.

Adam Serwer on Trump's nominees and his disturbing unresponsiveness to public opprobrium.

The new senator is already being floated as a presidential candidate, but that says more about Democrats' desperation than her progressive record.

The president’s prowess as a parent presents a seductive ideal.

It worked for Republicans—twice. And charismatic candidates like Barack Obama and Bill Clinton don't appear every four years.