Oops—Trump Brought the Wrong Bible to His Church Stunt
President Donald Trump holds a Bible outside St. John’s Church across Lafayette Park from the White House in Washington. Patrick Semansky/AP For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.On Monday evening, President Donald Trump decided to get a photo-op in front of the historic St. John’s Episcopal Church, just…
I Waited in Line 6 Hours to Vote During a Pandemic With an Uprising Going On
Andrew Harnik/AP For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.I’ve never had to wait more than 15 minutes to vote. In fact, I remember voting in the 2018 general election on my way to work. Of course, this election would pose some unprecedented logistical issues. There was an uprising…
Trump Has Flooded DC With Law Enforcement Officers Who Won’t Identify Themselves
A protester in front of federal security forces on 16th St NW in front of the White House on June 3, 2020.Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call via AP Images For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.On Tuesday, while walking alongside hundreds of protesters giving the finger to the Trump…
Let’s Be Clear: Park Police Hit DC Protestors With Tear Gas
Milk is poured into a demonstrator’s eyes to neutralize the effect of pepper spray as demonstrators gather to protest the death of George Floyd near the White House in Washington on Sunday, May 31, 2020. (Caroline Brehman/ZUMA) For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.The Trump administration has issued…
Republicans Won’t Even Criticize Trump for Gassing Protestors for a Photo Op
Jay Mallin/Zuma For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.On Tuesday, federal law enforcement officials gassed peaceful protestors so President Donald Trump could have a photo op. The crackdown in Washington’s Lafeyette Park earned widespread condemnation, including from former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen and from…
Top General Defends His Actions After Appearing in Trump Photo Op
Anna Moneymaker/CNP/Zuma For indispensable reporting on the coronavirus crisis and more, subscribe to Mother Jones’ newsletters.General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, faced heavy criticism after being photographed in his military uniform during President Donald Trump’s needless photo op last night—an event that involved protesters being tear-gassed to clear the path…