Union Busting Was a Bust for Scott Walker’s Presidential Run Union Busting Was a Bust for Scott Walker’s Presidential Run
The failed candidate’s core message did not resonate, and he had nothing else to offer.
Sep 22, 2015 / John Nichols
Dawn of the Donald Dawn of the Donald
He wants to make America great again! It says so on his hat!
Sep 22, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow
As the 2016 Campaigns Heat Up, the Moment Still Belongs to the People As the 2016 Campaigns Heat Up, the Moment Still Belongs to the People
What once seemed unexpected is no longer unthinkable.
Sep 22, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Nothing Is Inevitable in Politics Anymore Nothing Is Inevitable in Politics Anymore
The rise of Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump reveals what is hopeful—and troubling—about this political moment.
Sep 21, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Dr. Ben Carson Isn’t Just Disrespecting Muslims—He’s Disregarding the Constitution Dr. Ben Carson Isn’t Just Disrespecting Muslims—He’s Disregarding the Constitution
A Republican says Muslims should not serve as president, but the Constitution says “no religious test shall ever be required.”
Sep 21, 2015 / John Nichols
Bernie, Donald, and the Promise of Populism Bernie, Donald, and the Promise of Populism
Both candidates have been mislabeled as populists. The movement of that name was a genuine people’s rebellion that reinvigorated democracy. We can do it again.
Sep 21, 2015 / William Greider
Bernie Sanders Offers GOP Debaters a Tutorial on Democratic Socialism Bernie Sanders Offers GOP Debaters a Tutorial on Democratic Socialism
The Republican candidates had a lot to say about the senator, and he has something to say to them.
Sep 18, 2015 / John Nichols
The Media Can No Longer Pretend That Trump’s Racist Birtherism Is Old News The Media Can No Longer Pretend That Trump’s Racist Birtherism Is Old News
Trump had successfully built a great big wall to keep his ugly birther narrative from crossing into his current presidential run—until last night.
Sep 18, 2015 / Leslie Savan
The Republican Candidates Just Can’t Quit Neoconservatism The Republican Candidates Just Can’t Quit Neoconservatism
With the exception of Rand Paul, the GOP field remained in thrall to a bankrupt ideology.
Sep 17, 2015 / James Carden
Judging by Last Night’s Debate, the GOP Race Is Only Getting Crazier Judging by Last Night’s Debate, the GOP Race Is Only Getting Crazier
Even if Donald Trump goes away, the Republican Party isn’t climbing out of the fever swamps anytime soon.
Sep 17, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg