Sitemap - 2023 - It's the democracy, stupid
MAGA wants to ignore the parts of the constitution it finds inconvenient. We can't let that happen.
Senate Republicans vote for Putin and Russian military aggression
Eight lessons to carry forward from 2023
Don't be fooled. We have a lot to be grateful for this Thanksgiving
GOP misses yet another off ramp to ditch MAGA, speeds towards disaster.
It's a dangerous world, and our democracy has enemies at home too. Don't give up, step up
Another week, another chance for the GOP to give aid and comfort to America’s adversaries
With echoes of FDR & Reagan, President Biden reminds Americans of our obligation to protect freedom
Trump and Jordan- that's the best the GOP has to offer in this moment of gravity
Now is the time to look for moral courage not in others, but in yourself
My thoughts on the terrorist attack in Israel
McCarthy's fall is the clearest warning of the dangers of rising autocracy
The House Republican chaos is also a test for American Journalism.
The late Senator Dianne Feinstein modeled courage & integrity. Today's GOP doesn't even try.
The Republican primary is all but over as DeSantis drops like a rock in the Granite State.
Trump isn't news; he's an addiction. Giving him more coverage does not tell us anything new.
I used to work in Saudi Arabia and am shocked to recognize its ruling habits right here in Wisconsin
LISTEN: Dem party chair Hendrell Remus talks about fighting extremism in Tennessee.
LISTEN: Can Democrats start to feel a hint of optimism? Wisconsin journalist John Nichols weighs in.
LISTEN: Smart observations from journalist David DeWitt on democracy's big win in Ohio.
Inmate #P01135809 and the mugshot seen round the world
LISTEN: Journalist Sarah Posner brings us an important update on white nationalist extremism.
News flash: We are getting close to an epic economic turn-around
This week in the fight to save democracy: An Ohio election & the 14th Amendment.
Republicans have launched a Benghazi 2.0 disinformation campaign. It's a flop.
As Jack Smith leads the fight to put down insurrection, General Sherman rides again.
Mark your calendars: August 8th could be a critical day for our democracy.
Texas A&M loses its President then its soul
ICYMI: Another week of Republicans shattering norms; rewriting history & ignoring the law.
LISTEN: Historian Seth Cotlar on what drives the GOP's rightward shift
LISTEN: North Carolina journalist Bill Ball on the attacks on public education in that state
LISTEN: Jill Wine-Banks talks Trump's legal issues & the recent Supreme Court decisions
Democrats work hard to get things done, and don't do enough to brag about it
Aren't you just over the charlatans and demagogues?
Democrats need to be like Walter Payton & just keep pushing forward.
LISTEN: I loved this conversation with Yasmin Radjy of Swing Left. I think you will, too.
LISTEN: Indivisible's Meagan Hatcher-Mays talks about the ways to fix the Supreme Court
LISTEN: Some hard truths about agribusiness and its impact on our water quality
David Pepper's new book is a users manual for people who want to help save our democracy.
As the Russia crisis unfolds, gratitude for the President we have
Ohio journalist David DeWitt talks about the upcoming August 8th election and how we got here
Choking on smoke and other toxic GOP fumes
Don't let Don, Ron & the GOP decide what freedom & equality mean.
LISTEN: Talking with The Bulwark's Jill Lawrence about the sorry state of GOP Politics.
LISTEN: The new leader of the North Carolina Democrats talks about her winning strategy
Remembering the legendary political reporter & radio host Dick Kay
Bet on the rust belt, not the rage belt
An important story you might have missed because of the focus on MAGA-GOP chaos.
Two efforts to disrupt the dangerous disinformation economy.
The Wisconsin win is important but don't even think about declaring victory yet.
Be fearless in the face of renewed attacks by Trump & the MAGA wolves.
Four hard truths about MAGA Republican extremists
Great art makes no concession to MAGA sensibilities
LISTEN: Education policy expert Jennifer Berkshire on the right wing attack on public education.
Buckle up. We are in a long & treacherous fight to save democracy.
LISTEN: Courier Newsroom's Tara McGowan on journalism that makes a difference
LISTEN: Simon Rosenberg on the power we have to make noise and a difference
It's been a busy week across the globe in the fight to defend democracy.
Why the fight at the Federal Trade Commission is good news for consumers.
Joe Biden's economic policies might be his greatest accomplishment.
Jobs & wages are up, the Chinese spy balloon is down. What a week.
We need to pay attention to generational change.
Seeding & fertilizing fascist roots. That's what the Republicans are doing.
Warning: Ending democracy & growing fascism is the goal of McCarthy’s House Republicans.