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The article discusses the historical context of Republicans portraying Democrats as blaming America and being out of touch, focusing on Reagan's presidency. It then examines how the rhetoric has shifted with Donald Trump, who now accuses his political foes of hating America and promises to use the presidency as a weapon against them if elected, revealing a deep fear of the diverse America that is beyond their reach.

The article talks about Byron Donalds, an African American Republican Congressman from Florida, gaining national attention after being nominated as an alternative to Kevin McCarthy for the U.S. House Speaker. Despite having only one term experience, Donalds managed to land himself a position on the U.S. House Republican Steering Committee. It claims that Donalds' ability to combine conservative politics with a progressive tone of rhetoric is taking his political career ahead.

The article focuses on Greg Casar, a rising progressive star in Texas, and examines his political aspirations in a state dominated by Republicans. It discusses Casar's grassroots organizing efforts, his progressive record as an Austin City Council member, and his aspirations for higher office despite the challenging political landscape in Texas.

The article offers a dystopian vision of the world impacted by climate change-related natural disasters in the future year of 2100, within the context of U.S. environmental policy from 1988 through 2019, including an imaginary war between the U.S. and Russia over Arctic region resources. An overview of the effect of global sea level rise on world population is provided.

The article focuses on the history of hatred towards democracy and how it has evolved over time. It explores the shift from despising democracy to its current glorification, with everyone wanting to be seen as a democracy. Topics discussed include the varying forms of democracy, the concept of liberal democracy, and the polarization and challenges faced by American democracy, particularly during the Donald Trump era.

The article explores the potential for South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, a Black Republican, to gain support from GOP primary voters in the 2024 presidential race, drawing comparisons to previous Black conservative candidates Herman Cain and Ben Carson. It also mentions the temporary appeal of such candidates to prove racial tolerance within the party.

An editorial is presented which discusses article on conservatism reveals its apparent decline, noting how conservative victories have not halted liberal trends. Topics include the evolution of conservative ideals, the impact of political shifts on societal norms, and the challenges facing traditional values in modern politics.

The article offers information on the period of 1919, with the U.S. ruling class gripped by fear of a Bolshevik inspired revolution in the U.S. nativist army leaders made contingency plans for a brutal crackdown. It discusses that the U.S. Army's domestic Military Intelligence Corps, which deployed hundreds of agents during World War I and its aftermath to spy on Americans, produced an unusual map of much of New York City.

The article discusses on how Republicans have embraced the specter of civil conflict and turned national elections into referenda on American democracy. It highlights Democratic politicians already face an uphill battle with their appeals to suburban moderate voters, historically a Republican voting bloc lead by Donald Trump; and mentions that working-class voters prefer non-elite candidates to wealthy, highly credentialed candidates, only around 2 percent of members of Congress are workers.

The article focuses on the lasting effects of the Covid-19 vaccine mandate, which was repealed due to a GOP-backed requirement. Topics include the controversy surrounding healthcare as a political issue, the reasons behind troops refusing the vaccine, and the consequences faced by service members who refused to comply with the mandate.

The article offers information on the instant cause of indignation was the new GOP-sponsored election law in Georgia. It discusses that the Voting Rights Act (VRA), passed in 1965, was intended to put teeth into Congress's enforcement of the 15th Amendment, which had prohibited the U.S. or any state from denying or abridging, on account of "race, color, or previous condition of servitude," the right of citizens to vote.

The article offers information on the William Voegeli who accuses author of imprudence, stemming from an essay he wrote 2021 for the "American Mind, "'Conservatism" Is No Longer Enough." It discusses that Voegeli infers that author's low opinion of institutions translates to a rejection of the founders' principles; and mentions that the principles of the American Founding represent permanent truths about human nature and justice, another permanent fact of human nature is the danger of tyranny.

The article reports on the chaos of Donald Trump's White House five years ago, including the tragedy of children being separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border, the farce of Trump Scotch-taping presidential papers, and the fascist undertones of a denaturalization task force.

The article offers information on the challenges faced by the U.S. on several topics including due to legislative bill to restrict transgender access to public restrooms and prevent municipalities from enacting new anti-discrimination ordinances, and violence at the Capitol on January 6, 2021. It highlights a report "Go There Ready for War" which highlighted a growing "paramilitary industrial complex" fueled by a virtually unmonitored stream of military-grade weapons, training, and ideology.

The article discusses the impacts that wealth is having on primary elections and voting rights in the U.S. as of 2015. According to the article, a wealth primary uses access to money as an obstacle to political candidacy for nonaffluent Americans. It states that the phrase wealth primary was introduced during the 1992 U.S. presidential election involving candidates Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush. Campaign finance lawsuits and independent expenditure political action committees are examined.

The article presents articles, images, and quotes from the publication between the years of 2005-2015, including "The Rise of Disaster Capitalism" by Naomi Klein from the May 2, 2005 issue; "Blood is Thicker Than Blackwater" by Jeremy Scahill from the May 8, 2006 issue; and "The Audacity of Occupy Wall Street" by Richard Kim from the November 21, 2011 issue. A timeline of U.S. events for this period is also presented.

The article presents reprints of articles, images, and quotations from the publication between the years of 1995-2005, including "Bombs and Bulldozers" by Edward W. Said from the September 8, 1997 issue; "Letter From Ground Zero" by Jonathan Schell from the October 15, 2001 issue; and "Rolling Back the 20th Century" by William Greider in the May 12, 2003 issue. A timeline of U.S. events for this period is also presented.

The article explores the potential consequences for Texas if Donald Trump returns to the presidency, noting that the state's conservative elite could benefit significantly while ordinary Texans might suffer due to his radical policies. Topics include Trump's expected intensified second term, the influence of Texas political and industry leaders, and the implications of Trump's Project 2025 agenda.

The article reflects on the periodical's commitment to producing in-depth, thoughtfully edited journalism that values enduring insights over immediate news, despite significant political events and a rapidly changing media landscape.

The article investigates Russia's dissemination of fake news to gather support at home and destabilize enemies abroad. Topics discussed include the U.S. government's investigation into Russia's role in orchestrating the victory of Donald Trump in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Russia's attempt to demonize the U.S. and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) deployments, and the Russian government's use of fake news as a weapon to destabilize U.S. politics.

The article looks at U.S. politics and U.S. foreign relations, focusing on the U.S.'s relationship with Russia in the context of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Topics include the history of U.S. policy toward Russia since the end of the Soviet Union and the Maidan protests and ensuing political changes in Ukraine. The author notes that he has been criticized as an apologist for Russian President Vladimir Putin and replies to those criticisms.

The article discusses Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Tester from Montana. His promotion of policies aimed at helping his rural constituents has angered political liberals who supported his candidacy but now feel betrayed. He narrowly won election in 2006, and in the 2012 election could face Denny Rehberg, a popular Montana Republican.

The article discusses former U.S. President George H. W. Bush. A reassessment of his presidency is emerging that suggests Bush had leadership skills that haven't always been appreciated. Details of his time in office are presented including a dramatic meeting with government officials in El Salvador when Bush was the U.S. vice president. INSET: Fighting Words.

The author expresses his discontent with the prospect of political commentator Rush Limbaugh leading the Republican Party, and explains why he feels Limbaugh is harmful to the objectives of his fellow conservatives. The author states that Limbaugh is unpopular among the voters that the party needs to reach, and includes quotes from Limbaugh. The author concludes by explaining how he is a conservative and believes Limbaugh feels differently than him on key issues.

Focuses on U.S. House majority leader, Tom DeLay, and how he amassed power over th past decade. The steps he took to strengthen ties between corporate America and the Republican Congress, with the example of the K Street Project; The number and type of people he employs in his political and charitable organizations; DeLay's former staffers who have moved to conservative Republican organizations, such as former press secretary, Michael Scanlon, head of Capital Campaign Strategies; Financial data showing the success of ARMPAC, DeLay's fund-raising group that supports the National Republican Congressional Committee and Republican House members; Dubious fund-raising and other ventures that have gotten DeLay into trouble, but have not diminished his power.

Profiles the former First Lady, Barbara Bush in Maine. Visit to the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital in Portland, Maine; Her thoughts on quality of life while passing through the neonatal ICU; Her views on the death penalty; Outspoken and witty repartee; Her comments on being the wife and mother of presidents as well as her own public appearances.

Focuses on United States President George W. Bush and how he faces similar problems that plagued his father, former President George Bush. How each dealt with wars, the former in Iraq, the latter in Afghanistan against terror; Economic struggles both have endured; Question of whether the junior Bush will struggle like his father.

The article focuses on the current political crisis in the U.S. examining the debt crisis, the rise of the far-right faction, and the attacks on democratic rights. Topics include success of U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in making U.S. President Joe Biden negotiate over the debt ceiling; strategy used by Biden to woo McCarthy into budget deals without social spending cuts, and the failures of the Democratic Party.

he article highlights the serious legal troubles faced by former President Donald Trump, including multiple charges and allegations. Despite these issues, a significant portion of Republican voters still support his potential nomination for the 2024 presidential election. It also mentions the importance of a healthy democracy that does not fear its leaders, urging for a focus on reconciliation, nurturing younger politicians, and moving beyond cycles of revenge and retribution.