Republicans

Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson

Could an Antiwar, Anti-Surveillance Libertarian Be the Biggest Beneficiary of Trump’s Takeover of the GOP? Could an Antiwar, Anti-Surveillance Libertarian Be the Biggest Beneficiary of Trump’s Takeover of the GOP?

Gary Johnson is making his play for #NeverTrump votes. But is he too open-minded for renegade Republicans?

May 5, 2016 / John Nichols

Is the American Party System About to Crack Up?

Is the American Party System About to Crack Up? Is the American Party System About to Crack Up?

Three scholars of American politics and history consider whether we're on the verge of a fundamental realignment.

May 5, 2016 / Feature / Danielle Allen, Rick Perlstein, and Daniel Schlozman

GOP Debate SC

How to Destroy the Republican Party, in 3 Easy Steps How to Destroy the Republican Party, in 3 Easy Steps

With a few common-sense reforms, Democrats can finish the job Donald Trump has already started.

May 4, 2016 / Feature / Thomas Geoghegan

Donald Trump Indiana primary

This Is What Happens When Republican Voters Get What They Want This Is What Happens When Republican Voters Get What They Want

It’s Donald Trump’s party now.

May 4, 2016 / Joan Walsh

The Roots of American Conservatism

The Roots of American Conservatism The Roots of American Conservatism

Why do the politics of free markets and cultural reaction keep returning like some Republican Freddy Krueger?

May 4, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Kim Phillips-Fein

Carly Fiorina and Ted Cruz

Can Anyone Drive Women Voters to Clinton Better Than Trump? Try Cruz–Fiorina Can Anyone Drive Women Voters to Clinton Better Than Trump? Try Cruz–Fiorina

With stunning political incompetence, the right-wing senator introduced his unpopular female running mate, and made her look like his nanny.

Apr 28, 2016 / Joan Walsh

The Stop Trump Movement Is a Joke. Sad!

The Stop Trump Movement Is a Joke. Sad! The Stop Trump Movement Is a Joke. Sad!

Donald Trump wins five more states, and the people who are trying to stop him appear to be clueless.

Apr 26, 2016 / John Nichols

Trump Wearing Make America Great Again Hat

What Trump Really Means When He Says He’ll Make America Great Again What Trump Really Means When He Says He’ll Make America Great Again

Donald Trump is the first candidate to run on a platform openly stating that America is in decline.

Apr 26, 2016 / Tom Engelhardt

Before ‘Unity,’ Sanders Must Stay in the Fight

Before ‘Unity,’ Sanders Must Stay in the Fight Before ‘Unity,’ Sanders Must Stay in the Fight

History will not judge the Sanders campaign by the number of votes he won but by how it has shaped this remarkable moment and continues to shape future debates.

Apr 26, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Guantánamo Protest

The CIA Waterboarded the Wrong Man 83 Times in 1 Month The CIA Waterboarded the Wrong Man 83 Times in 1 Month

None of the allegations against Abu Zubaydeh turned out to be true. That didn’t stop the CIA from torturing him for years.

Apr 25, 2016 / Rebecca Gordon

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