Kamala Harris and the Dangers of the “Glass Cliff”
It’s a familiar story: Women of color get tasked with cleaning up the messes made by white men.
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Biden's Failing Mind Might Explain His Incoherent Gaza Policy
Biden’s approach to Gaza isn’t just immoral, it’s incoherent. A new candidate could break with his confused course for good.
The Only Kind of “Political Violence” All U.S. Politicians Oppose
The Trump rally shooting reveals a bipartisan consensus about what constitutes political violence — and who should wield it.
Supporting Palestine Helped the Left Win in France and Britain. Will Democrats Learn From It?
Victories by the left in France and Britain offer powerful examples for U.S. progressives.
The World War on Asylum
From Mexico to the Mediterranean, rich countries would rather see refugees die than recognize their legal asylum rights.
The Supreme Court Wants a Dictator
The right-wing court is engaged in a radical revolution to upend U.S. democracy.
Like Julian Assange, I Know How It Feels to Be Prosecuted for Acts of Journalism
The most dangerous precedent in the case against Assange is the idea that the U.S. government can decide how to define journalism.
To Understand the Trump Verdict, Look at the Case Against Shukhratjon Mirsaidov
Trump fans say his conviction is an overreach. But a close look at another recent fraud trial shows his case was run-of-the-mill.
These Convictions Thwart Trump’s Plan to Pardon Himself
Found guilty on 34 counts by a New York jury, Trump might find himself campaigning behind bars.
Joe Biden’s Terrible Israel Policy Is Really About Getting in Bed With Saudi Arabia
Biden's plan to cozy up to Arab dictators is right out of Donald Trump's playbook — but even worse.