What We Talk About When We Don’t Talk About Climate Change What We Talk About When We Don’t Talk About Climate Change
Years from now, historians will marvel at the absence of global warming in the 2016 campaign coverage and presidential debates.
Oct 14, 2016 / Column / Eric Alterman
3 Ways Hillary Clinton Can Inspire Americans Without a College Degree 3 Ways Hillary Clinton Can Inspire Americans Without a College Degree
Does she really believe we’re “stronger together”? Here’s how she can prove it.
Oct 13, 2016 / Thomas Geoghegan
How the Clinton Camp Brushed Off Bill de Blasio and His Progressive Advocacy How the Clinton Camp Brushed Off Bill de Blasio and His Progressive Advocacy
E-mails reveal the response to the mayor’s prodding to focus on inequality and economic fairness was a dismissive: “Should we care about this?”
Oct 13, 2016 / John Nichols
Letters From the October 31, 2016, Issue Letters From the October 31, 2016, Issue
Hello, goodbye… Bern on, Bern out… With or without her… Media malfeasance… Pragmatism trumps purity… Uberteachers …
Oct 13, 2016 / Our Readers
Why It Took Republican Leaders 16 Months to Denounce Trump Why It Took Republican Leaders 16 Months to Denounce Trump
When it comes to minorities, immigrants, and women—the party still has a major empathy gap.
Oct 12, 2016 / Column / Laila Lalami
Inequality Is Still the Defining Issue of Our Time Inequality Is Still the Defining Issue of Our Time
Fierce battles over trade, labor rights, and executive compensation will determine whether we can really narrow the gap.
Oct 12, 2016 / Robert L. Borosage
In Greensboro, Obama Links Trump’s Misogyny to Trump’s Racism—as Only Obama Can In Greensboro, Obama Links Trump’s Misogyny to Trump’s Racism—as Only Obama Can
A fired-up Obama told the mostly African-American crowd: “You have everything to lose!”
Oct 12, 2016 / Joan Walsh
Warmongering in Washington, Preparation for War in Moscow Warmongering in Washington, Preparation for War in Moscow
In reaction to US words and deeds, the Kremlin is preparing the Russian nation for the possibility of war.
Oct 12, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
Win or Lose—Hillary Clinton’s Troubles in Ohio Should Worry Democrats Win or Lose—Hillary Clinton’s Troubles in Ohio Should Worry Democrats
Trump is imploding nationally—but Clinton has failed to connect here with disaffected whites, African Americans, and young voters.
Oct 12, 2016 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan
What if Donald Trump Were Actually… Normal? What if Donald Trump Were Actually… Normal?
Picture a person who pauses and reflects before he speaks.
Oct 11, 2016 / Tom Tomorrow