Why Republicans Won’t Give Up Without a Fight on Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee Why Republicans Won’t Give Up Without a Fight on Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee
Scalia’s passing represents not only the death of one justice. It’s the end of an era and the coming of a multicultural, multiracial America.
Feb 23, 2016 / Tom Hayden
Finally, Democrats of Color Get to Vote Finally, Democrats of Color Get to Vote
In today’s Nevada caucus, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders will find out what non-white voters think of them.
Feb 20, 2016 / Julianne Hing
The AFL-CIO Is to Remain Neutral in the Democratic Primary The AFL-CIO Is to Remain Neutral in the Democratic Primary
The labor federation’s decision opens the door for local activists to campaign for Sanders.
Feb 18, 2016 / John Nichols
Which Women Support Hillary (and Which Women Can’t Afford To) Which Women Support Hillary (and Which Women Can’t Afford To)
A story of two voting blocs.
Feb 17, 2016 / Sarah Leonard
Watch: When Bernie Sanders Endorsed Jesse Jackson for President Watch: When Bernie Sanders Endorsed Jesse Jackson for President
When it mattered, Bernie stepped across the color line.
Feb 17, 2016 / Steve Cobble
Republicans Are Now Waging a War on Facts, Precedent, and the Constitution Republicans Are Now Waging a War on Facts, Precedent, and the Constitution
What Cruz, Rubio, Kasich, and McConnell are saying is absolutely at odds with the constitutionally defined duties of presidents and senators.
Feb 17, 2016 / John Nichols
Is the Era of Small Government Over? Is the Era of Small Government Over?
For decades, Democrats have been running away from their own shadow. In Election 2016, they’re finally embracing who they really are.
Feb 16, 2016 / Julian E. Zelizer
Michael Moore’s New Film Playfully Skewers US Exceptionalism Michael Moore’s New Film Playfully Skewers US Exceptionalism
A powerful, optimistic, and radical demonstration of what can be achieved by thinking outside the box—or, in this case, our borders.
Feb 16, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
How Scalia’s Death Could Give Hillary New Life How Scalia’s Death Could Give Hillary New Life
Bernie Sanders has said it repeatedly during his campaign: When voter turnout is high, the Democrats win.
Feb 15, 2016 / William Greider
Bernie Sanders Has an Obama Problem Bernie Sanders Has an Obama Problem
He needs to find a way to critique the administration without alienating black voters who are protective of the president.
Feb 12, 2016 / Joan Walsh