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Trumpism Corrupts (page 2)

August 30, 2023 5:32 am

Vivek Ramaswamy Is a Threat to Democracy

As vice president, he says, he would certify election results—but only if Congress passes new restrictions on voting.
William Saletan
August 9, 2023 5:32 am

Why We Shouldn’t Validate the Politics of Grievance

Feelings of alienation and anger might be based on real problems, but they rarely lead in a constructive direction.
Cathy Young
June 16, 2023 5:31 am

From Justifying Trump to Justifying Autocracy

Explaining away his lawlessness by claiming he *is* the law.
William Saletan
May 30, 2023 5:31 am

Trump and the Abuse of the Pardon Power

The Framers didn’t envision a president doing with it what we know Trump did in his first term. Now imagine…
Gabriel Schoenfeld
May 22, 2023 5:13 am

Why Are “Former Administration Officials” Still Not Speaking Up About Trump?

It’s happening again. And they’re quiet again.
A.B. Stoddard
May 9, 2023 4:04 am

The Corruption of Lindsey Graham

A case study in the rise of authoritarianism.
William Saletan
May 5, 2023 5:35 am

Trump Claims to “Believe in Loyalty.” Not So Fast…

Let’s check the record.
William Saletan
March 27, 2023 5:30 am

Trump and the Violence Next Time

How seriously should we take the ex-president’s dark warnings about the consequences of indicting him?
Nicholas Grossman
March 13, 2023 5:30 am

The Colorado GOP’s Slow-Rolling MAGA Suicide 

A MAGA lunatic who tried to legally add “Let’s Go Brandon” to his name now leads a decaying state party.
Tim Miller
February 28, 2023 2:45 pm

Exposed: Fox’s Pander-for-Profit Business Model

The Dominion lawsuit reveals how the network truckles for ratings.
Amanda Carpenter