Why Negative Partisanship Is a Good Thing Why Negative Partisanship Is a Good Thing
Our system thrives on clear lines and active participation.
Feb 14, 2018 / Noah Berlatsky
The Rise and Fall of Clintonism The Rise and Fall of Clintonism
What two recent books on Bill and Hillary tell us about the political and economic costs of the New Democrats.
Feb 14, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Ryan Cooper
What We’ve Learned in Year 1 of Russiagate What We’ve Learned in Year 1 of Russiagate
The relentless pursuit of this narrative above all else has had dangerous consequences.
Feb 9, 2018 / Aaron Maté
Russiagate or Intelgate? Russiagate or Intelgate?
The publication of the Republican House Committee memo and reports of other documents increasingly suggest not only a “Russiagate” without Russia but also something darker: The “co...
Feb 7, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
35 and Counting! Democrats Flip Another Republican Legislative Seat 35 and Counting! Democrats Flip Another Republican Legislative Seat
A pro-union Democrat just won a seat in Missouri that Trump won by a landslide.
Feb 7, 2018 / John Nichols
Meet Kevin de León—the Next Senator From California? Meet Kevin de León—the Next Senator From California?
He’s challenging incumbent Dianne Feinstein on foreign policy, immigration, and the national-surveillance state.
Feb 7, 2018 / Q&A / Sasha Abramsky
Another Trump Failure: Infrastructure Another Trump Failure: Infrastructure
The president’s latest proposal does nothing to change the fact that he has failed to deliver on the American people’s top priority.
Feb 6, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Paul Ryan and Devin Nunes Are Betraying the Constitution in the Service of Donald Trump Paul Ryan and Devin Nunes Are Betraying the Constitution in the Service of Donald Trump
The Speaker of the House has abandoned his duty to defend the authority of the House in order to serve as an agent of the president.
Feb 2, 2018 / John Nichols
Latinos Are the Key to Taking Back the Senate in 2018 Latinos Are the Key to Taking Back the Senate in 2018
A smart infusion of time and money could flip Arizona, Nevada, and Texas.
Jan 31, 2018 / Steve Phillips
Republicans Are Furious About Mark Pocan’s Guest to the State of the Union Republicans Are Furious About Mark Pocan’s Guest to the State of the Union
The Congressional Progressive Caucus co-chair has invited a union activist and advocate for the Dreamers who is running against Paul Ryan to attend Trump’s speech.
Jan 30, 2018 / John Nichols