American Democracy Has to Do Better Than This American Democracy Has to Do Better Than This
And we’re the ones who are going to have to change it.
Aug 6, 2015 / William Greider
For a More Substantive Republican Debate, Ask Tougher Questions For a More Substantive Republican Debate, Ask Tougher Questions
The people with the tough jobs Thursday are not the candidates, but the moderators.
Aug 6, 2015 / John Nichols
Things Donald Trump Could Do to Look Even More Presidential Things Donald Trump Could Do to Look Even More Presidential
Another in a series of unavoidable cartoons about terrible people who are never actually going to be president.
Aug 5, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow
Is US Policy Toward Russia and Ukraine Falling Apart? Is US Policy Toward Russia and Ukraine Falling Apart?
Growing signs that Europe is no longer united in following DC’s hawkish policies.
Aug 5, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen
The Coming Debate and a Trump in the House of Cards The Coming Debate and a Trump in the House of Cards
A debate that promises to defy the needs—and common sense—of most Americans.
Aug 4, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Republicans Have Been Trumped; Democrats Can Organize Better Debates The Republicans Have Been Trumped; Democrats Can Organize Better Debates
Both parties have their work cut out for them when it comes to improving their primary debates.
Jul 28, 2015 / John Nichols
Populism In America Is Driving A New Day Populism In America Is Driving A New Day
This time there are two coalitions of the disaffected—and they couldn’t be further apart.
Jul 28, 2015 / John Nichols
Obligatory Donald Trump Cartoon Obligatory Donald Trump Cartoon
Have you heard how outrageous he is?
Jul 28, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow
For Republicans, the Real Nightmare Is a Third-Party Trump For Republicans, the Real Nightmare Is a Third-Party Trump
For top Republicans, managing Trump is like “playing with nitroglycerine.”
Jul 24, 2015 / John Nichols
Donald Trumps the Media Donald Trumps the Media
We think he’s dead, but Franken-Donald keeps coming back.
Jul 24, 2015 / Leslie Savan