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September 19, 2018
Matt Ford
The American Rule of Law Has Failed Women
The allegations against Brett Kavanaugh highlight the lack of justice in society for women wronged by men.
September 19, 2018
Jeet Heer
Kavanaugh’s accuser wants an FBI investigation but Senate Republicans are resisting.
September 4, 2018
Matt Ford
The Misleading Chaos of the Kavanaugh Hearing
Democrats didn't hold back on the Supreme Court nominee and his Republican defenders, but their end game is less assured.
August 29, 2018
Matt Ford
Don McGahn is leaving the White House at a critical time for Trump.
August 18, 2018
Matt Ford
The Kavanaugh Confirmation Fight Is Getting Messy
President Donald Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court should be sailing through the Senate. Instead, his situation is only getting worse.
July 31, 2018
Matt Ford
What Are Republicans Hiding About Brett Kavanaugh?
Their refusal to seek documents from the Supreme Court nominee's tenure as George W. Bush's staff secretary is starting to look suspicious.
July 19, 2018
Kaila Philo
A Trump judicial nominee was pulled for his college rants on race and sexual assault.
April 12, 2018
Matt Ford
Can the Senate Save Robert Mueller?
A bipartisan bill to protect the special counsel from Trump is gaining traction, but many hurdles remain—including the president himself.
March 20, 2018
David Dayen
The Democrats’ Rural Voter Problem (and How to Fix It)
Hillary Clinton's comments about middle America speak to a broader disconnect in the party. But Trump presents an opportunity.
September 1, 2017
Alex Shephard
Donald Trump just contradicted his rationale for firing James Comey.
July 28, 2017
Brian Beutler
Trump’s Assault on Jeff Sessions Is a Golden Opportunity for Democrats
They can put Republicans on the spot in several uncomfortable ways.
July 10, 2017
Brian Beutler
How Trumpcare Dies
Republicans' health care legislation is on the fritz. Here's what it'll take to grind it to a halt indefinitely.
June 20, 2017
Brian Beutler
The Republican Party’s Contempt for Truth
Senate Republicans claim their secretive health care process is no different than the Democrats' Obamacare passage. It's a lie, and they know it.
June 13, 2017
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Kevin Baker
Trail of Fears
Forget Nixon. Trump is more like Andrew Jackson than Tricky Dick—and the consequences of his crimes will be far more devastating.
February 22, 2017
Eric Kleefeld
These rowdy town halls are really getting under Donald Trump’s skin.
January 4, 2017
Lovia Gyarkye
Republicans think this might be the year for criminal justice reform, maybe.
June 9, 2016
Brian Beutler
An Annotated Guide to Republicans’ Defenses of Trump’s “Mexican Judge” Comments
They shouldn't even bother.
April 11, 2016
Ryu Spaeth
Why won’t anyone on the Supreme Court stand up for Merrick Garland?
March 16, 2016
Brian Beutler
Why Would Obama Nominate an Old White Guy to the Supreme Court?
There are a few reasons. Political calculation isn't one of them.
March 14, 2016
Brian Beutler
#NeverTrump Conservatives Are Fighting for Him to Reshape the Supreme Court
If conservatives really believe Trump should be denied the presidency, they will encourage Republicans to fill the Supreme Court vacancy with all deliberate speed.
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