How Sanders Has Transformed the Democratic Race

Clinton eked out her narrow victory only because she adopted Bernie’s populist message. Both she and the Democratic Party have now welcomed his call for more debates.

The Editors

Meet the Next Elizabeth Warrens Now Running for Congress

From Zephyr Teachout to Pramila Jayapal to Lucy Flores, these women are ardent activists, deep thinkers, and champions of fundamental reform.

John Nichols

Asking for a Friend: How to Tell if You’re Sexist in Bed

Liza answers a maybe-benighted male, and a woman whose politics are clashing with her dating life.

Liza Featherstone

Why Ted Cruz Won—and Donald Trump Lost

Trump meets his Waterloo, as Marco Rubio makes third place look like first.

Joan Walsh

Why Have I (Almost) Always Voted for the Male Candidate?

I’ve had many chances to cast a ballot for a woman in primary races. I had plenty of reasons why I shouldn’t.

Katha Pollitt

ISIS Is Changing Our Attitude Toward Free Speech, but Not Guns

We’re headed in the wrong direction.

Patricia J. Williams

Iowa: Sweet Relief

Calvin Trillin

Letters From the February 22, 2016, Issue

Responses to our endorsement of Bernie Sanders for president.

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