The Democrats Are Overthinking Trump’s Impeachment. Naturally.
They're scared that trying to remove him would backfire, but they're taking the wrong lessons from the past—and ignoring voters' wishes in the present.
Politics
How Can Every Democrat Be a “Progressive”?
As the word has gained popularity in the party, its meaning has become ever more opaque. Time to retire it.
The Do-Nothing President
Trump accuses Pelosi of choosing investigation over legislation, but compared to the president, Democrats are masters at multitasking.
A Demoralizing Debate About Liberalism
How come Andrew Sullivan better understands liberalism’s contradictions and failures than Adam Gopnik does?
Make the IRS Great Again
Democrats could fund their ambitious policies if the agency enforced tax laws fairly, rather than targeting the poor more than the rich.
The Radicalization of Fiona Scott Morton
A Yale professor's transformation from sober academic to antitrust crusader
The Planet Is Not on “Fucking Fire”
We don't need to exaggerate the climate crisis. The reality is terrifying enough.
Trump v. The “I” Word
As legal decisions go against the administration, the president appears caught in his own impeachment trap.
Will the Radical Right Break the EU?
In the race for the European Parliament, politics are becoming transnational—and threatening the union from within.
What It’s Like to Live Under an Abortion Ban
Northern Irish women are still restricted by legislation crafted in 1861.
Dear Millennial-Haters: Let’s Talk
Pundits like Bret Stephens have declared war on an entire generation. But their crusade rests on tired cliches.
Cory Booker Was Once a Foot Soldier for Betsy DeVos
The Democratic candidate claims to be a defender of public education. But in 2000, he hawked school vouchers for the future education secretary.
A Presidency That Will Live in Infamy
While Washington debates Trump's legal maneuvers, his administration is committing acts of cruelty that dwarf impeachable offenses.
War With Iran Would Benefit the Emirates, Not the U.S.
With legislators and public alike focused on Saudi influence, another Gulf country's lobbying efforts are flying under the radar.
Impeachment Is Coming
Speaker Pelosi's plan to keep Trump's crimes and misdemeanors on the back burner has been overtaken by events—and a Michigan Republican.
Rahm Emanuel’s Deficit of Self-Awareness
The former Chicago mayor and newly minted pundit is right about why the middle class is so mad, but he's oblivious to his own elitism.
Corporate America Is Terrified of the Green New Deal
There's a reason more big businesses are pushing for a carbon tax—and it's not because they want to fight climate change.
Why Milkshaking Works
The far right fears nothing more than public humiliation.
Socialism in No Country
Why the revolutionary left has always been bad news for democracy
Make Corporate America Pay for Underpaying Women
The gender wage gap has stagnated because the system leaves it up to female workers to fight for fairness.
