The Right

Scott Walker Campaign

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

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

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 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

Ben Carson Speech

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 on TPP

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

GOP 2016 Debate

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

Ahmed Mohamed

Obama Should Stand With Ahmed—at His Mosque in Texas Obama Should Stand With Ahmed—at His Mosque in Texas

The president has yet to visit an American mosque. Ahmed Mohamed’s ordeal is the perfect opportunity to launch a new fight against anti-Muslim bigotry.

Sep 17, 2015 / Ali Gharib

GOP Kid's Table

How Absurdly Arbitrary Choices About Debates Are Shaping the GOP Race How Absurdly Arbitrary Choices About Debates Are Shaping the GOP Race

Excluding credible candidates from the main debate is not just unfair, it helps Trump.

Sep 16, 2015 / John Nichols

Hillary Clinton on Iran Deal

Hawks Aren’t Giving the Iran Deal a Chance Hawks Aren’t Giving the Iran Deal a Chance

Bellicose posturing too often ends up isolating the United States—and undermining our security.

Sep 15, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Donald Trump a rally

Shouting Back at Donald Trump Shouting Back at Donald Trump

Trump’s circus of anti-immigrant rhetoric is all fun and games until someone gets attacked.

Sep 15, 2015 / Julianne Hing

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