It was a moment of beauty in a time of profound political ugliness–and that moment has endured, thankfully. Five years ago today, MSNBC debuted Up with Chris Hayes, one of the most intellectually stimulating programs in the history of cable news. Hayes was an immediate natural, an engaging, charismatic host whose mind moved faster than […]
James Comey Is Insufferable. The Trump Charges Against Him Are Absurd
The former FBI director has been indicted for a threat spelled with seashells. Why this lawfare will falter.
Keep reading
A New Way to Bring Down Childcare Costs
Washington is finally demanding that colleges answer for what their graduates earn. In early childhood education, the low wages aren’t the college’s fault—but the pressure may finally land in the right place anyway.
Keep reading
Hondurasgate Looks Worse than Watergate and Iran-Contra Combined
Trump pardoned a right-wing authoritarian convicted of cocaine trafficking, apparently to reinstate him to power in Honduras and undermine left-wing governments in Mexico and Colombia. So why isn’t America media covering it?
Keep reading
The Secret Plan to Murder a Pope
Forty-five years after the attempt on John Paul II’s life, the Kremlin has yet to be officially blamed.
Keep reading
Veterans Affairs: Why Aren’t Its Community Clinics Safer?
Following the March murder of a VA case worker at a Georgia community clinic, Congress is probing what can be done to protect VA staff. Three ideas that can help.
Keep reading
How to Save Independent Journalism from AI
A report from our new think tank, The Washington Monthly Institute.
Keep reading
What Mark Twain Could Teach Pete Hegseth About Holy War
Whether a “jihad” or “crusade,” language can serve to sanctify war. Mark Twain skewered such jingoism over a century ago.
Keep readingSomething went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.