Opinion | Let’s just say it: The Republicans are the problem.
Republicans have become more extreme than Democrats.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party, also known as the Grand Old Party (GOP), is a right-wing populist and neo-nationalist political party in the United States, sitting on the right-wing to far-right of the political spectrum. Founded in 1854, it emerged as the main rival of the Democratic Party in the 1850s, and the two parties have dominated American politics since then.
Research shows there are no easy fixes to political hatred
Tune into American politics today, and you'll hear something far more sinister than simple disagreement. The language has escalated: political parties trash talk each other—blaming rival parties for policy ...
Democrats win control of Senate as US voters reject Trump’s agenda
Republicans routed as Democrats gain powerful new leverage over Trump for remainder of his presidency
Anti-AI Populism is Reshaping American Politics
Democrats are winning on data center opposition. So are Republicans.
How Authoritarians Took Over the GOP - The American Leader
The dangerous rise of extremists and authoritarians in the GOP has put our nation’s democracy on the precipice of failure.
The GOP’s Birthday Boy Defense
Republicans built a brand on “f your feelings.” Then the DNC called Stephen Miller ugly, and they found theirs.
The Left Has a Hyperpolitics Problem
While the left is often able to excite large numbers to protest, it fails to harness that energy to build lasting political power.
Democrats win control of House, Senate as voters spurn Trump
The electoral results amount to a sharp rebuke of President Donald Trump, who has seen his popularity plummet as voters reject his handling of the economy, military action against Iran and other issues.
Democrats Must Embrace War Mindset
We have exited a long period of peace and entered into a struggle not unlike war, in which all the old certainties have gone malleable and the future of the republic is at stake.
Opinion | Evangelical conservatives are proving their harshest critics right
They don't understand the United States' founding principles.
Pluralistic: What’s wrong with tariffs (02 Apr 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
It's not that the Republicans and the Democrats are the same…obviously. But for decades – since Clinton – the Dems have sided with neoliberal economics, just like their Republican counterparts, so the major differences between the two related to overt discrimination, to the exclusion of the economic policies that immiserated working people, with the worst effects landing on racial minorities, women, and gender minorities.
How to Think About Politics Without Wanting to Kill Yourself
There are Enemies, and then there are Cowards.
The Democratic image is underwater — but they're not losing
The party has a near-historically low favorability rating. This is mostly due to disaffection on the left, where voters still say they'll vote Democratic for the midterms
America is Mine, and it Owes Me a Living
But ask me why and I'll spit in your eye
