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Hillary Clinton’s Feminist Family Values

Hillary Clinton’s Feminist Family Values Hillary Clinton’s Feminist Family Values

Clinton’s surprisingly powerful campaign announcement suggests that Democrats are finding an authentic version of pro-family politics.

Apr 12, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg

Lincoln Chafee

Former Republican Says No One Who Voted for the Iraq War Should Be President—Including Hillary Clinton Former Republican Says No One Who Voted for the Iraq War Should Be President—Including Hillary Clinton

Lincoln Chafee, who voted against authorizing Bush’s war, challenges Clinton—and her pro-war vote.

Apr 10, 2015 / John Nichols

The Video of the Walter Scott Killing Has Silenced Fox Critics

The Video of the Walter Scott Killing Has Silenced Fox Critics The Video of the Walter Scott Killing Has Silenced Fox Critics

The only problem with the video is that it was taken by pure chance.

Apr 10, 2015 / Leslie Savan

So… the NYPD Just Broke an NBA Player’s Leg

So… the NYPD Just Broke an NBA Player’s Leg So… the NYPD Just Broke an NBA Player’s Leg

Thabo Sefolosha encountered the NYPD at a club. A fellow NBA player had been stabbed. This interaction ended with Sefolosha being done for the season.

Apr 10, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Senate Candidate Forswears Wall Street Money—Who’s Next?

Senate Candidate Forswears Wall Street Money—Who’s Next? Senate Candidate Forswears Wall Street Money—Who’s Next?

Progressive groups are hoping to decouple Democrats from Wall Street by pushing a pledge to give up Wall Street donations.

Apr 9, 2015 / George Zornick

Abolish the Police. Instead, Let’s Have Full Social, Economic, and Political Equality.

Abolish the Police. Instead, Let’s Have Full Social, Economic, and Political Equality. Abolish the Police. Instead, Let’s Have Full Social, Economic, and Political Equality.

When people ask me, “Who will protect us,” I want to say: Who protects you now?

Apr 9, 2015 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Are These Strikes a Sign of Growing Militancy Among China’s Workers?

Are These Strikes a Sign of Growing Militancy Among China’s Workers? Are These Strikes a Sign of Growing Militancy Among China’s Workers?

Workers’ willingness to take direct action could stem from a recognition that the golden era of Chinese manufacturing is on the wane.

Apr 9, 2015 / Michelle Chen

Can the Arab World Live With the US-Iran Nuclear Deal?

Can the Arab World Live With the US-Iran Nuclear Deal? Can the Arab World Live With the US-Iran Nuclear Deal?

Yes, despite claims to the contrary by pols and pundits.

Apr 9, 2015 / Juan Cole

A Radical Agenda for Hillary Clinton

A Radical Agenda for Hillary Clinton A Radical Agenda for Hillary Clinton

The thought leaders of the Next System Project want to move past the narrow debate about policy and toward a conversation about the deeper structural change required of the politic...

Apr 8, 2015 / William Greider

Stanley Kutler Battled the ‘Luxuriant Privilege’ of Imperial Presidents

Stanley Kutler Battled the ‘Luxuriant Privilege’ of Imperial Presidents Stanley Kutler Battled the ‘Luxuriant Privilege’ of Imperial Presidents

The great historian of Watergate chased Nixon down, as part of a crusade against executive abuses.

Apr 8, 2015 / John Nichols

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