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Michael Tomasky

Michael Tomasky is the editor of The New Republic and the author of five books, including his latest and critically acclaimed The Middle Out: The Rise of Progressive Economics and a Return to Shared Prosperity. With extensive experience as an editor, columnist, progressive commentator, and special correspondent for renowned publications such as The Guardian, The Washington Post, The New York Times, the Daily Beast, and many others, Tomasky has been a trusted voice in political journalism for more than three decades.

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May 9, 2022
Michael Tomasky
Mitch McConnell Said Something That Can Help Democrats Win the Midterms
Democrats need to see to it that McConnell’s remark about Congress possibly passing a federal abortion ban is known to every single American voter.
May 3, 2022
Michael Tomasky
Tell Us, Susan Collins, Are You Really Surprised the Supreme Court Is Overturning Roe v. Wade?
An unsparing look back at her incredibly credulous statement when she voted to confirm Justice Brett Kavanaugh
May 2, 2022
Michael Tomasky
Seriously, Democrats? You’re Replacing Iowa with … New Hampshire?
Dumping the Iowa caucuses presents an opportunity for a fresh rethink of the whole process. Which apparently is something the Democratic National Committee doesn’t have the guts to do.
April 25, 2022
Michael Tomasky
How Progressives Fended Off Right-Wing Culture Warriors in a Wisconsin School Board Race
Conservatives predicted a red wave in local elections in the Badger State earlier this month. The results were more mixed, proving the dog whistles don’t always work.
April 20, 2022
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Will the Press Do Its Job to Help Save Democracy?
Our democracy is teetering, and there are not two sides to this issue.
April 18, 2022
Michael Tomasky
“War With NATO Is What He’s Dreaming Of”: Tikhon Dzyadko on Putin, Ukraine, and Censorship in Russia
One of Russia’s leading independent journalists speaks with editor Michael Tomasky about the decision to shutter the celebrated TV Rain.
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April 18, 2022
Michael Tomasky
The Not-Too-Early Guide to the Upcoming Senate Primaries
Democrats have a path to keeping control of the Senate, but it’s a treacherous, multistate tightrope walk that they’ll have to execute perfectly.
April 11, 2022
Michael Tomasky
Trump Is Obviously Guilty of Sedition, So Why Is the January 6 Committee Wavering?
Read the legal definition of “seditious conspiracy.” It perfectly describes Trump’s incitement of the Capitol riot.
April 6, 2022
Michael Tomasky
“A Mafia State”: Journalist Kati Marton on Viktor Orbán’s Destruction of Hungary
The celebrated writer talks about the Hungarian elections—and whether former German Chancellor Angela Merkel could get through to Vladimir Putin.
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April 4, 2022
Michael Tomasky
From Budapest to Washington, the Illiberals Are Winning
Viktor Orbán, Marine Le Pen, and Donald Trump thrive on creating chaos and blaming their opponents. The only solution is for liberals to show voters what they stand for.
March 28, 2022
Michael Tomasky
The Bottomless Corruption of Ginni and Clarence Thomas
She helped push the Big Lie. He might preside over cases related to January 6. And we’ve not yet plumbed the depths of their venality.
March 24, 2022
Michael Tomasky
“A Russian Asset in the White House”: Author Craig Unger on Trump, Putin, and the GOP
TNR editor Michael Tomasky speaks with bestselling author Craig Unger on the deep, multimillion-dollar relationships between Russia and the American right.
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March 21, 2022
Michael Tomasky
Vladimir Putin’s Dreadful Ukraine Endgame
How far is the Russian strongman willing to go—and what weapons is he prepared to use—if his fortunes wane?
March 14, 2022
Michael Tomasky
Tucker Carlson Has a Crazy New Conspiracy Theory About U.S. Bioweapons in Ukraine
It’s no coincidence that Vladimir Putin has been pushing the exact same lie to excuse Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
March 9, 2022
Michael Tomasky
“Putin Is Likely to Double Down”: Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Tefft on the Latest From Ukraine
TNR editor Michael Tomasky speaks with the former U.S. ambassador on where matters stand and what the Russian president might be thinking.
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March 7, 2022
Michael Tomasky
The West Is Finally Living Up to Its Stated Principles
The news out of Ukraine is likely to grow grim in the days to come, but hope is far from dead.
March 4, 2022
Michael Tomasky
“It’s a New Story”: German Ambassador Emily Haber on Germany’s Break With Russia
Berlin’s top envoy to Washington discusses the reasons behind German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s bold response to Russia’s invasion in Ukraine—and what’s next.
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February 28, 2022
Michael Tomasky
The World—and Republicans—Has to Choose Sides on Ukraine This Week
Olaf Scholz, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and Joe Biden have chosen: They stand against thuggish authoritarianism. Will the world and the GOP join them?
February 25, 2022
Michael Tomasky
“He’s Gonna Take It Over and Kill the Leaders”: Andrew Weiss on Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine
The leading Russia expert speaks with Michael Tomasky about the Russian president’s aims in Ukraine and the global crisis he could create.
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February 21, 2022
Michael Tomasky
It’s Time for John Durham to Shut Down His Sham Investigation
His walk-back of an irresponsible statement that launched the Trumpy right into hyperspace could be a sign that he actually has some integrity.

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