The 2008 Democratic Primary Was Far Nastier Than 2016’s The 2008 Democratic Primary Was Far Nastier Than 2016’s
Clinton had not surrendered at this point eight years ago—and the party still came together at the convention.
Apr 11, 2016 / Joan Walsh
Bernie and Hillary, on the Stump in the Multiracial City Bernie and Hillary, on the Stump in the Multiracial City
It’s a day of hits and misses as Sanders and Clinton try to excite immigrant voters for the New York primary.
Apr 10, 2016 / Julianne Hing
With a Wyoming Victory, Sanders Extends His Multi-State Winning Streak With a Wyoming Victory, Sanders Extends His Multi-State Winning Streak
The senator from Vermont has now won 17 contests—including eight of the last nine match-ups.
Apr 10, 2016 / John Nichols
Both Clinton and Sanders Are Qualified—but Only Sanders Calls for Political Revolution Both Clinton and Sanders Are Qualified—but Only Sanders Calls for Political Revolution
That’s why The Nation still thinks primary voters should turn out for Sanders.
Apr 8, 2016 / The Editors
Memo to Bernie and Hillary: It’s Time for a Time Out Memo to Bernie and Hillary: It’s Time for a Time Out
If the Democratic Party had an adult in the room, they would be telling both candidates they need to take a step back.
Apr 8, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
Bernie Sanders Should Keep Running—but Not Like This Bernie Sanders Should Keep Running—but Not Like This
The Sanders campaign is where Clinton was in 2008. If it wants to do better, it should learn from her lessons.
Apr 7, 2016 / Joan Walsh
Start Making Sense: Bernie Has Momentum on His Side Start Making Sense: Bernie Has Momentum on His Side
Plus David Cole on the Supreme Court and Gary Younge on Obama’s legacy.
Apr 7, 2016 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Seeking an Upset, Sanders Campaign Searches for Votes in Pennsylvania’s Lost Communities Seeking an Upset, Sanders Campaign Searches for Votes in Pennsylvania’s Lost Communities
Much of the state has been battered by the trade deals Sanders vigorously opposes.
Apr 7, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
Donna Edwards for Senate and Jamie Raskin for Congress Donna Edwards for Senate and Jamie Raskin for Congress
Both of these Maryland primary contenders have long records of progressive activism.
Apr 7, 2016 / The Editors
The Problem With Hillary Clinton Isn’t Just Her Corporate Cash. It’s Her Corporate Worldview. The Problem With Hillary Clinton Isn’t Just Her Corporate Cash. It’s Her Corporate Worldview.
Clinton is uniquely unsuited to the epic task of confronting the fossil-fuel companies that profit from climate change.
Apr 6, 2016 / Naomi Klein