From Day One through Day Ten, these hearings set a new standard for congressional oversight.
Jonathan Alter
Jonathan Alter, a contributing editor of the Washington Monthly, is a former senior editor and columnist at Newsweek, a filmmaker, journalist, political analyst, and the publisher of the Substack Old Goats with Jonathan Alter where this piece also appears. He is the author of His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life. His latest book is American Reckoning: Inside Trump's Trial--And My Own.
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Can the Unity and Sanctions Against Russia Last?
The world has banded together to defend Ukraine. But will we keep the pressure on Putin—and live with higher gas prices—once the shock of the invasion wanes?
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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Was a Dumb Move
Vladimir Putin is stuck in a time warp.
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The Civil Rights Leader Who Thinks America Is “In Many Ways Worse Off Than It Was Then”
Andrew Young talks about voting rights, the Iranian revolution, January’s Capitol insurrection, Martin Luther King … and staying hopeful.
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Inside Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s 75th Wedding Anniversary
A recently rehabilitated president celebrates with friends and family.
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The Patron Saint of Vote by Mail
Former Oregon Secretary of State Phil Keisling explains the single most important voting rights reform.
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Walter Mondale Changed the Vice Presidency
Before him, it was often a humiliating do-nothing job.
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How Jimmy Carter Kept Me Sane
I wrote my Carter biography during the toxic Trump years. The Georgian’s kindness and honesty are an inspiration for me and should be for America, too.
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The Case for Susan Rice
Why Joe Biden should pick her as his running mate.
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What’s the Matter with the Left?
Thomas Frank’s factually un-rigorous assault on the Clinton and Obama administrations.
