The Republican Trifecta Looks Complete. What Happens Now?

Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Democrats needed to snap up just four seats in 2024 to gain control of the House of Representatives. But today it became clear Republicans would retain control of the House. The results complete a dismal year for Democrats:…

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“First Buddy” Elon Musk Is Already Pissing Everyone Off at Mar-a-Lago

Evan Vucci/AP Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Elon Musk’s election bets paid off the instant Donald Trump was reelected. But, even as the richest man in the world sits on the edge of enormous political power, Musk can’t seem to escape the essential…

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Here Are the Pro-Israel Warhawks Trump Is Likely to Appoint

Donald Trump is picking a number of pro-Israel voices to join his incoming cabinet. His selections, some of which have officially been made and others which have only been reported from inside sources, solidify the fact that his administration will embrace a hawkish foreign policy in the Middle East, and advance attacks against organizations aiming…

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Can a Democracy Reverse a Slide Toward Authoritarianism?

Donald Trump speaks at an Election Night event on November 5. Lynne Sladky/AP; illustration by Alex Connor The below article first appeared in David Corn’s newsletter, Our Land. The newsletter comes out twice a week (most of the time) and provides behind-the-scenes stories and articles about politics, media, and culture. Subscribing costs just $5 a month—but you can sign up for…

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COP29 Leader Caught on Tape Pushing Oil and Gas Deals

The U.N. climate summit known as COP29 is underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, where negotiators are trying to make progress on reducing emissions and preventing the worst impacts of the climate crisis. Many activists, however, have criticized the decision to hold the talks in an authoritarian petrostate. The host country is also facing accusations that it…

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Here Are Five Media-Related Actions We Can All Take Before Inauguration Day

In journalism circles, we often speak about our work in abstract ideals. Transparency. Accountability. Democracy. Truth. All of these ideals are urgently important. And yet, in this precipitous moment, as we watch an overt fascist prepare to ascend back into the White House, abstract concepts are not at the top of our minds as journalism…

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Trump Taps Fossil Fuel Ally to Head EPA, Push Anti-Environment Agenda

Environmental defenders are raising alarm over Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, former New York Congressmember Lee Zeldin, who has a history of opposing critical environmental protections and clean energy job investments. Zeldin’s nomination comes as Trump is reportedly discussing moving the EPA headquarters outside of Washington, D.C., which could lead to…

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Not Everyone Can Leave: Survival Advice From Trans Teens in Texas

“The hostility has always been there,” Paul told me. “But I feel like it truly began to ramp up like 2020.” A 16-year-old student at a large public high school in a large Texas city, Paul (a pseudonym to protect his safety) is a varsity athlete with aspirations to join the FBI. But in 2020…

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America’s Delegation Diminished by Trump’s Win as UN Climate Summit Commences

John Podesta, White House senior advisor for international climate policy, speaks on the opening day of the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. Sean Gallup/Getty Images/Grist This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. As dozens of heads of state arrived in Azerbaijan for the annual United Nations climate…

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