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Schumer Made the Right, Costly, Decision
40 years of Democratic complacency about federal courts is the real problem.
In Death, John McCain Becomes a Potential Wedge Issue
Dishonoring his memory threatens to split Trump’s support among veterans.
Trump Believes Racism Makes Him Strong. McCain Knew Better
Why won’t Trump honor McCain’s memory?
For Republicans, Rule of Law Is for Enemies, Not Friends
The GOP is moving the bar on what’s impeachable and what’s not.
In the Era of Donald Trump, Lindsey Graham Grows Soft on Crime
While Bill Clinton’s crimes got impeachment, Trump’s get a Supreme Court justice.
Only Tyrants Get to Break Laws, Appoint Supreme Court Justices
The Republican Party is about to enshrine minority rule for a generation thanks to a man who cheated to win the presidency.
Trump’s Lies Injure Us. Every Day
“Truth isn’t truth,” Rudy Giuliani said. Truth is, we’re tiring of this bullshit.
It’s Not About Free Speech
For free-speech warriors, it’s about power and privilege—their power and privilege.
Omarosa’s Kompromat
It’s time to take the former reality TV star seriously.
What We’re Not Talking About When We Talk About Nancy Pelosi
House Dems are jockeying for the best position from which to seize power.