MS NOW Daily Columnists

Zeeshan Aleem

Zeeshan Aleem is a writer for MS NOW.

Jacques Berlinerblau

Jacques Berlinerblau is a professor of Jewish civilization at Georgetown University.

Hayes Brown

Hayes Brown is a writer and editor for MS NOW Daily. He focuses on politics and policymaking at the federal level, including Congress and the White House.

Philip Bump

Philip Bump is a data journalist and MS NOW contributor.

Katelyn Burns

Katelyn Burns is a freelance journalist based in New England.

Anthea Butler

Anthea Butler is a professor of religious studies and Africana studies at the University of Pennsylvania.

Michael A. Cohen

Michael Cohen is an MSNBC columnist. He is also the publisher of the newsletter Truth and Consequences and hosts the weekly podcast That ‘70s Movie Podcast.

Jarvis DeBerry

Jarvis DeBerry is an opinion editor for MS NOW Daily. He was previously editor-in-chief at the Louisiana Illuminator and a columnist and deputy opinion editor at The Times-Picayune.

James Downie

James Downie is an opinion editor for MS NOW Daily.

Anthony L. Fisher

Anthony L. Fisher is a senior editor and opinion columnist for MS NOW, often covering free speech, civil liberties and extremism. He was previously the senior opinion editor for The Daily Beast and a politics columnist for Business Insider.

Eric Garcia

Eric Garcia is an author and senior correspondent for The Independent.

Nayyera Haq

Nayyera Haq is a global affairs journalist.

Jessica Levinson

Jessica Levinson is a Loyola Law School professor and MS NOW columnist.

Barbara McQuade

Barbara McQuade is a former Michigan U.S. attorney and legal analyst.

Cynthia Miller-Idriss

Cynthia Miller-Idriss is an author and expert on extremism.

Ayman Mohyeldin

Ayman Mohyeldin is a host of "‘The Weekend: Primetime" and an MS NOW political analyst.

Noor Noman

Noor Noman is a writer focused on culture, race and LGBTQ issues.

Michele Norris

Michele Norris is a senior contributing editor for MS NOW.

Susan Del Percio

Susan Del Percio is a Republican strategist and a political analyst for MS NOW.

Symone D. Sanders Townsend

Symone D. Sanders Townsend is an author and a co-host of "The Weeknight."

Charlie Sykes

Charlie Sykes is an MS NOW contributor and the author of the newsletter "To the Contrary."

Joyce Vance

Joyce Vance is an MS NOW columnist and former U.S. attorney.

Julio Ricardo Varela

Julio Ricardo Varela is the founder of The Latino Newsletter.

Paul Waldman

Paul Waldman is a journalist and author focused on politics and culture.

Latest Columns

5min ago

‘The Epstein class’: How Democrats are using Epstein accountability to connect with GOP voters

For years, Jeffrey Epstein has been an issue on the right. Now, as voters are increasingly dissatisfied with the Trump administration’s answers on Epstein, Democrats see an opportunity.

10h ago

The House’s Canada tariff vote sent a message to Trump. But it won’t stop him.

President Trump’s tariffs are as unconstitutional as they are harmful to the American people and the economy. Congress should wake up and reclaim its constitutional power to tax. 

10h ago

Targeting elections, House GOP advances the SAVE America Act, a solution in search of a problem

The original SAVE Act was an indefensible step backward, and the revised version is worse. It passed the Republican-led House anyway.

11h ago

The chilling impact of Trump’s failed attempt to deport Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk

The unwarranted arrest and threatened deportation of Rümeysa Öztürk, a Fulbright scholar in the U.S. on a student visa, was the government’s warning to students across the country — especially student journalists.

11h ago

Sen. Jim Banks launches tip line for truckers to snitch on immigrant drivers

The Indiana Republican wants people to use his “TruckSafe Tipline” to report drivers who they think don’t meet English-speaking requirements or are in the country illegally.

12h ago

Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 2.11.26

Today’s edition of quick hits.

12h ago

Bondi refuses questions over Epstein files in contentious House hearing

The attorney general shouted at lawmakers and declined to apologize to victims during the Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday over the DOJ’s handling of the Epstein documents.

12h ago

Congress prepares for a Homeland Security shutdown

Many Democrats oppose a stopgap funding measure, pushing for quick negotiations on body cameras, masked agents and judicial warrants.

13h ago

Elon Musk’s brother responds to appearances in the Epstein files

Colorado-based entrepreneur Kimbal Musk shows up in the Epstein files several times, including an email in which he thanks the convicted sex offender for “connecting” him with someone.

14h ago

‘Seditious’ Dems slam attempt to indict them over video to troops

Sen. Mark Kelly, who was in the video reminding defense and intelligence workers to refuse illegal orders, called the prosecution bid a “master alarm” for democracy.

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