The Trump Administration Makes it Harder to Hold Racists Accountable
A series of policies creates a safe haven for racism to thrive.
Donald Trump
How Do I Reconcile the Minneapolis I Grew Up In, With the Murders of George Floyd and Renee Nicole Good?
A childhood map colliding with a violent present.
How Does ICE Compare to the Slave Patrols Back When America Was 'Great'?
The old tactics never died — they just got federal badges.
Donald Trump Doesn't Understand the Monroe Doctrine
Understanding the Doctrine Trump Claims to Follow.
New Year, New Regime for Venezuela
Who does Donald Trump plan to appoint for day-to-day operations following the capture of leader Nicolás Maduro?
7 Times Donald Trump Demonstrated that Empathy is Not His Spiritual Gift
The human cost of leaders who cannot feel what others endure.
There Is No Such Thing as an Ultimate Winner in American Politics
Simple-minded dichotomies have replaced ideas of progress with those of domination.
In the Name of God, They Kill
How the religious right justifies death.
Why My Black Boys Love Trump
Their admiration for the controversial president in the classroom is perplexing, but I remain hopeful it’s just a phase.
What is the Unitary Executive, and How Does That Bring America Closer to Having a King?
Eroding checks and balances in the age of Trump.
America Has a Symbols Problem
Patriotism has become performance, not responsibility.
What the Donald Trump Administration Has Cost You
Policies for the few, costs for the many.
Pete Hegseth is a World-Class Actor
From bravado to backlash: the fallout of Hegseth’s orders.
The One Promise Liar, Liar Trump Delivered to Americans
Trump is doing all he can to make America white again.
The 6 Most Annoying People You'll Encounter on Thanksgiving, Ranked
We know they're your family, but they sho' do work your nerves!
Is there a Path to Impeaching Pam Bondi?
With the Epstein Files Transparency Act in play, Bondi's potential for redacting critical information raises major questions about accountability and transparency.
Karoline Leavitt Defends Donald Trump Calling a Female Reporter 'Piggy'
From ‘Piggy’ to ‘Nasty’: How Leavitt Normalizes Trump’s Attacks on Women Reporters.
The Savvy Art of Winning Trump's Favor through Praise
Politicians and leaders worldwide have learned that flattering Donald Trump can yield powerful results.
The Winners and Losers of the Epstein Saga
Accountability Is the only real victory.
What We Learned from the Epstein Survivors' Press Conference
With support building, one victim said the names of the guilty will be revealed regardless of Congress' decision.
The Strategy Behind Trump Referring to Minorites as 'Low IQ'
It’s an effort to justify racial disparities rather than confront them.
Where Will Epsteingate Fall in the Ranks of Sordid American Politics
And what does this tell us about the elite in western polities?
Will the Senate Refuse to Vote to Release the Epstein Files?
By the time it gets to them, it will be a wave, not a whimper.
Where Does the Term 'the Dog that Didn't Bark' Come From?
Jeffrey Epstein cribbed the term from one of America's finest fictional detectives.
What the New Batch of Epstein Files Say About Donald Trump
The House Oversight Committee has made thousands of documents available, raising questions about the Commander in Chief's connections to the late sex trafficker.
Hunger in the Age of Opulence: Trump’s Party Comes as Millions Go Without Food
The irony is sharp—government delays emergency aid, but at Mar-A-Lago, the champagne flows and the party is poppin'.
Are Trump Supporters Having Buyer’s Remorse?
As tariffs bite, farmers go under, and ICE raids hit Democratic strongholds, many Trump supporters are reconsidering their allegiance.
Fit for a King: Trump’s $250 Million Ballroom, Brought to You by Billionaires
It’s the new American fairy tale: a shuttered government, an unfed nation, and a $250 million ballroom for one very hungry ego.
Finally, a Person Too Racist for the Republican Party
Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia is rapidly losing support
Why is Herschel Walker the Ambassador to the Bahamas?
Apparently having DID and potential CTE, but no political background, makes you eligible to look after the relationship between countries.