Voices
Biden’s Choice on Julian Assange and the First Amendment
Assange’s liberty represents that of all journalists and publishers whose job is to expose government and corporate criminality without fear of prosecution.
Politics
Transport Unions Say Rahm Emanuel Leading DOT Would Be a "Betrayal"
The unions are angry over reports that Biden is considering Emanuel for a cabinet post, pointing to his clashes with workers in Chicago.
AIPAC Distorts U.S. Policy on Israel, Obama Admits in Book
The latest nuclear assassination in Iran could stand as another example of Israel strong-arming its most important patron.
The Coronavirus Crisis
Health Officials Face Death Threats From Coronavirus Deniers
As people across the country refuse mask mandates, public health officials are fighting an uphill battle with little government support.
Voices
Obama Book Explains How Birtherism Made Trump’s Presidency
Having a Black president simply caused a large number of Americans to completely lose their minds — leading directly to Trump.
Progressives Look to Wield Power in a New Place: The Foreign Affairs Committee
Joaquin Castro, in a long-shot bid for chair, says he wants to hold the Trump administration accountable.
Voices
Trump Supporters Want to Boycott the Georgia Runoffs. Is Their Threat Genuine?
To the degree that one can measure the sincerity of such people ... probably. Sure.
Generation Forever War: Biden’s National Security Picks Herald Return to Hawkish Normalcy
Biden’s picks for State Department and national security adviser are conventional. An opportunity for reform is being squandered.
The End of Roe
Congress Has the Power to Override Supreme Court Rulings. Here’s How.
Overriding judicial decisions, an important tool in Congress’s legislative toolbox, has fallen by the wayside over the last 20 years.
The Other Race on Georgia’s January Ballot
The runoff for Georgia’s Public Service Commission is a referendum on the powerful energy company Georgia Power.