In New Hampshire, Bernie Battles Buttigieg, Billionaires, and Big Money In New Hampshire, Bernie Battles Buttigieg, Billionaires, and Big Money
The Granite State primary is shaping up to be a test run for the coming race against Michael Bloomberg.
Feb 8, 2020 / John Nichols
The DNC’s Move to Accommodate Bloomberg Stirs Outrage in Iowa The DNC’s Move to Accommodate Bloomberg Stirs Outrage in Iowa
Candidates, members of Congress, and activists are outraged over debate rule changes that bow to a billionaire.
Feb 2, 2020 / John Nichols
AOC Tells Democrats How to Get It Right in 2020 AOC Tells Democrats How to Get It Right in 2020
“For anyone who accuses us for instituting purity tests,” she says, “it’s called having values. It’s called, giving a damn.”
Jan 1, 2020 / John Nichols
Elizabeth Warren Took On Corruption in Both Parties Elizabeth Warren Took On Corruption in Both Parties
From impeachment to “wine caves,” the senator refused to let President Trump, or her fellow Democrats, off the hook during the debate.
Dec 20, 2019 / John Nichols
If Debate Skills Mattered, Kamala Harris Wouldn’t Be the One Dropping Out If Debate Skills Mattered, Kamala Harris Wouldn’t Be the One Dropping Out
The California senator suspends her presidential campaign, as Bloomberg buys his way in.
Dec 4, 2019 / John Nichols
Democrats Won Virginia by Investing in People of Color Democrats Won Virginia by Investing in People of Color
Strategic organizing helped turn this red state blue—but is the national party willing to learn from its example?
Nov 22, 2019 / Steve Phillips
Governments Abroad Are Shaping Our Foreign Policy in Broad Daylight Governments Abroad Are Shaping Our Foreign Policy in Broad Daylight
Countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been influencing Washington through lobbyists, think tanks, journalists, and academia—and it’s all perfectly legal.
Nov 13, 2019 / Benjamin Freeman and Ryan Summers
The ‘Bernie Sanders Slate’ Is on Today’s Ballot The ‘Bernie Sanders Slate’ Is on Today’s Ballot
As presidential contenders wade into Tuesday’s state and local elections, the Vermont senator focused on races that highlight big issues and ideas.
Nov 5, 2019 / John Nichols
I Don’t Want ‘The New York Times’ to Join the Resistance. I Want It to Tell the Truth. I Don’t Want ‘The New York Times’ to Join the Resistance. I Want It to Tell the Truth.
I’m not trying to drive a boycott. I’m trying to get the paper of record to listen.
Aug 16, 2019 / Joan Walsh
Behind Oregon’s GOP Walkout Is a Sordid Story of Corporate Cash Behind Oregon’s GOP Walkout Is a Sordid Story of Corporate Cash
Industry and belligerence won out over climate legislation.
Jun 28, 2019 / Zoë Carpenter