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Michael Winship

Michael Winship

Michael Winship is the Schumann Senior Writing Fellow for Common Dreams. Previously, he was the Emmy Award-winning senior writer for Moyers & Company and BillMoyers.com, a past senior writing fellow at the policy and advocacy group Demos, and former president of the Writers Guild of America East. 

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Just Do It, PBS: Carry the January 6 Insurrection Hearings in Prime Time

Throw away the regular nighttime schedule and let every American see the truth.

Michael Winship ·

A woman holding a Trump flag reacts to a male driver in a passing car waving a Biden-Harris flag at an America First" rally.

Republicans Believe Lying Will Make It So—And They May Be Right

But a party morally corrupted by Donald Trump and its own rotten behavior must not stand.

Michael Winship ·

American flag in downtown Holland, Michigan

On Independence Day, Here’s to My Friend Irving

Three cheers for American creativity, eccentricity—and old movies.

Michael Winship ·

Emergency Break Glass

A Bipolar Nation in Danger of Destruction. We Can't Delay.

We’ve reached the “In Case of Emergency, Break Glass” moment.

Michael Winship ·

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm hold a news conference.

Senator Manchin, Killing the Filibuster Won’t Destroy Democracy – But You Might

A reminder that a late 19th century Speaker of the House, a Republican, successfully quashed the filibuster—for the sake of the nation.

Michael Winship ·

The Biggest Threat to Israel Is the Occupation

Netanyahu says, "We must live by the sword"—but he's never tried alternatives.

Michael Winship ·

U.S. House Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speaks during a weekly news conference at the U.S. Capitol April 15, 2021 in Washington, DC. Leader McCarthy held his weekly news conference to answer questions from members of the press. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

GOP: We Just May Be the Lunatics You’re Looking For

These days, you don't have to be delusional to be in the Republican leadership, but it helps.

Michael Winship ·

Pro-Trump protesters gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. A pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol, breaking windows and clashing with police officers. Trump supporters gathered in the nation's capital today to protest the ratification of President-elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory over President Trump in the 2020 election. (Photo by Jon Cherry/Getty Images)

An Ugly Picture as State-Level GOP Attempt to Strangle Dissent Nationwide

In 34 states, Republican lawmakers attempt destroying the right to protest.

Michael Winship ·

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