The ‘Dobbs’ decision and conservative policies mean teenage rape victims are forced to give birth in dangerous, threadbare hospitals.
Ryan Cooper
Ryan Cooper is a senior editor at The American Prospect, and author of How Are You Going to Pay for That?: Smart Answers to the Dumbest Question in Politics. He was previously a national correspondent for The Week. His work has also appeared in The Nation, The New Republic, and Current Affairs.
Ron DeSantis Proposes Unprovoked War on Mexico
He’s the latest of many Republican imperialists to endorse another war of aggression.
Donald Trump’s Jury Will Be the American Electorate
His legal strategy is to gum up the process until after the election. It will probably work.
Merrick Garland Failed America
Jack Smith is doing the attorney general’s job for him, 28 months after it should have been done.
The Real Problem With Asset Managers
Rich people collect the vast majority of capital income. There’s a better way.
Republicans Against Private Enterprise
In their view, business should be forced to be transphobic and ignore climate change.
Unions Are Trying to Save Hollywood From Its Own Foolish Executives
Left to their own devices, the CEOs will ruin the American film and TV industry.
Donald Trump Is Plotting to Make Himself Dictator
His plan is to make the federal government his plaything, and many Republican elites are behind him.
President Biden’s Most Powerful Student Loan Tool
Income-driven repayment can be used to forgive as much student debt as he wants.
The GOP’s Tommy Tuberville Problem
Today on TAP: The Alabama senator’s blockade of military promotions reveals the party’s real position on abortion.

