What This Massive Cross Really Stands For
The Supreme Court will decide whether Maryland taxpayers should have to support the Christian symbol.
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Did Trump Win His War on the Russia Investigation?
By implicitly promising to pardon his allies, Trump may have prevented Robert Mueller from uncovering irrefutable evidence of collusion.
American Democracy Is on the Supreme Court Docket
Three cases being heard this term could amplify the imbalance of power and influence in U.S. politics.
At Last, a Bipartisan Argument Against the Death Penalty
Western state lawmakers from both parties are making a pragmatic case for abolishing capital punishment.
Trump Is the Real National Emergency
The president is using his executive power not to address a legitimate crisis, but to satisfy a political goal.
The Destructive Nihilism of Trump and the GOP
Congress' deal to prevent another government shutdown confirms how pointlessly damaging this entire saga has been.
Domineque Ray Died So the Death Penalty Could Live
The Supreme Court's conservative majority will stop at nothing to preserve capital punishment in America.
Trump’s Perfect Foot Soldier Sent Democrats a Clear Message
Matt Whitaker responded to House oversight with evasion, denial, and delay. Expect more of the same from the administration.
The False Martyrdom of Roger Stone
Republicans are portraying him as a victim of the police state, but really they're just trying to discredit the Russia investigation.
The Courts Are Making a Killing on Public Records
A class action lawsuit backed by Joe Lieberman is challenging the excessive fees charged by PACER, the federal judiciary's electronic document system.
Is Brexit Worse Than Trump?
Leaving Europe would cause more enduring damage to Britain than the president could do to America.
Uh-Oh
Roger Stone's arrest brings the Mueller investigation one step closer to Trump himself.
King Donald’s Royal Moment
His standoff with Nancy Pelosi over the State of the Union echoes a clash in England more than three centuries ago.
Trump’s Cruel Proposal to End the Shutdown
His plan would codify the misery his administration has already created for thousands of immigrants.
Want to Pass Medicare for All? Fix American Democracy First.
Nothing is in greater need of reform than the political system itself.
This Is Not Normal. This Is Not Normal. This Is Not Normal.
We are losing sight of the depth of Trump’s corruption.
How Much Do You Trust Bill Barr?
Trump's nominee for attorney general said reassuring things about protecting the Justice Department's independence. But some answers gave cause for concern.
Did the FBI “Overstep” by Investigating Trump?
There's reason to be concerned about the bureau's actions. But there's also reason to believe they made the right call.
Five Dealbreakers for Confirming Trump’s Next Attorney General
If Bill Barr can’t answer “yes” to these few simple questions, the Senate should reject him.
It’s Not a National Emergency. It’s Also Not the Dawn of Dictatorship.
Trump's unprecedented plan to fund the border wall is enabled by decades of congressional negligence.
