The Gaping Hole in Clinton’s and Sanders’s Plans for Criminal Justice Reform The Gaping Hole in Clinton’s and Sanders’s Plans for Criminal Justice Reform
Why aren’t more reform-minded politicians talking about the public defender shortfall?
Mar 10, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter
Before Her Murder, Berta Cáceres Singled Out Hillary Clinton for Criticism Before Her Murder, Berta Cáceres Singled Out Hillary Clinton for Criticism
The presidential candidate has ignored criticism of her role in enabling the consolidation of the Honduran coup.
Mar 10, 2016 / Greg Grandin
Clinton and Sanders Promised Not to Deport Child Migrants. Should We Cheer? Clinton and Sanders Promised Not to Deport Child Migrants. Should We Cheer?
Promises they can’t keep aren’t what immigrants really need.
Mar 10, 2016 / Julianne Hing
Why Bernie Sanders’s Win in Michigan Is Huge Why Bernie Sanders’s Win in Michigan Is Huge
The results prove it’s far too early to declare the nomination contest over.
Mar 9, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
Bernie Sanders Wins in Michigan Thanks to Trade Policy Bernie Sanders Wins in Michigan Thanks to Trade Policy
A senator who is clearly identified with opposition to free-trade deals triumphs in a state that has been particularly hard hit by those pacts.
Mar 9, 2016 / John Nichols
Bernie Sanders, Foreign Policy Realist Bernie Sanders, Foreign Policy Realist
Without restraint abroad, we will never be able to focus on rebuilding our country at home.
Mar 8, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Where Do the Presidential Candidates Stand on the United Nations? Where Do the Presidential Candidates Stand on the United Nations?
You might be surprised.
Mar 8, 2016 / Barbara Crossette
Democrats Who Voted Against TARP Funds Say It Wasn’t About the Auto Bailouts Democrats Who Voted Against TARP Funds Say It Wasn’t About the Auto Bailouts
There was deep concern in 2009 about misuse of the Wall Street bailout money.
Mar 8, 2016 / George Zornick
Bernie Sanders Keeps Winning—and Pundits Don’t Like It Bernie Sanders Keeps Winning—and Pundits Don’t Like It
Weekend caucuses give the senator wins in Kansas, Nebraska, and Maine, while Clinton takes Louisiana.
Mar 7, 2016 / John Nichols
Race Versus Class in the Democratic Coalition Race Versus Class in the Democratic Coalition
A recent survey confirms that black and white progressives are as starkly divided as the rest of the nation on how race shapes American life.
Mar 7, 2016 / Sean McElwee