Talking With Masha Gessen, the Ultimate Authority on Authoritarianism
The renowned Putin biographer is our most sought-after expert in the Trump era. Her latest, 'The Future Is History,' reveals how easily democracy can devolve into autocracy.
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While He Was Tweeting: Trump’s Worst Week Edition, Week 27
This week brought NSFW interviews, horrifying speeches to Boy Scouts, calls for police violence and, yep, Reince Priebus got fired. While the White House was in chaos, a lot of other things happened. Here’s what you missed.
While He Was Tweeting: The Collusion Edition, Week 25
In a week where Donnie Jr. told more lies than his dad and Trump Sr humiliated the US by drooling over the French First Lady, democracy died a little more. Here's what you missed.
Will the Media Ever Stop Admonishing Hillary Clinton?
Trump cozies up to dictators, grifts off taxpayers, and takes away our liberties. So why are pundits and reporters more fixated on criticizing the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee?
The Future Is Female—And Still Unrelentingly Misogynist
(White) male media dominance drove the 2016 election narrative, helping to elect a dangerously incompetent POTUS over Hillary Clinton – and it continues to denigrate the powerful women following in her footsteps.
Why Is the GOP Still Supporting Trump?
The Republicans complicity with Trump's authoritarianism isn't just politics—but something far more "unholy."
No, I Will Not Give Trump a Chance
The GOP thinks a refusal to accept Trump as a legitimate president is a partisan issue. They're wrong: It's a matter of life and death.
Can the Electoral College Save the Country From a Fascist Coup?
Maybe. But be careful what you wish for
“The Americans” Turns Up the Heat on the Cold War
Sochi and Pussy Riot have turned the spotlight on Putin's reign of terror. Will it make us reconsider our loyalties to our favorite KGB duo?
Should We Be Watching the Sochi Olympics?
We boycotted the 1980 Moscow Olympics. But we’ve just sent our athletes to Putin’s minefield. How can we support our teams AND voice our rage?