Democrats

Bernie Sanders Set the Tone in the South Carolina Democratic Debate

Bernie Sanders Set the Tone in the South Carolina Democratic Debate Bernie Sanders Set the Tone in the South Carolina Democratic Debate

Clinton remains a formidable candidate, but at times it was possible to forget she was even on stage.

Jan 18, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Democrats Should Have a Big, Bold, Rip-Roaring Debate About Electability

Democrats Should Have a Big, Bold, Rip-Roaring Debate About Electability Democrats Should Have a Big, Bold, Rip-Roaring Debate About Electability

Democrats should keep welcoming all three candidates to the debate stage, and they need to set the stage for additional debates in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Jan 15, 2016 / John Nichols

Hillary Clinton speech

The Book That Turns Hillary Clinton Into a Cartoon The Book That Turns Hillary Clinton Into a Cartoon

Doug Henwood ignores everything good Hillary Clinton has ever done—and neglects the double binds and difficulties women face in public life.

Jan 15, 2016 / Katha Pollitt

Ukrainian volunteer battalion Azov

Congress Has Removed a Ban on Funding Neo-Nazis From Its Year-End Spending Bill Congress Has Removed a Ban on Funding Neo-Nazis From Its Year-End Spending Bill

Under pressure from the Pentagon, Congress has stripped the spending bill of an amendment that prevented funds from falling into the hands of Ukrainian neo-fascist groups.

Jan 14, 2016 / James Carden

US President Obama speaks about counter-terrorism during an address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington

A State of the Union Embrace of American Muslims and Religious Diversity A State of the Union Embrace of American Muslims and Religious Diversity

At least 20 members of the House and Senate have invited Muslim Americans to attend the speech, as has the White House.

Jan 12, 2016 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders town hall in Iowa

MoveOn Endorses Sanders After He Wins 79 Percent Support in Member Vote MoveOn Endorses Sanders After He Wins 79 Percent Support in Member Vote

The progressive group says it will “mobilize aggressively” for the Vermonter in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Jan 12, 2016 / John Nichols

Donald Trump

Has Trump Made Political Ads Obsolete? Has Trump Made Political Ads Obsolete?

His first TV spot was standard racist fear-mongering, as cheesy as a Trump hotel lobby. Meanwhile, Jeb Bush has spent over $100 million on ads, only to reach a humiliating 3.3-perc...

Jan 8, 2016 / Leslie Savan

Las Vegas GOP debate

American Presidential Candidates Are Now Openly Promising to Commit War Crimes American Presidential Candidates Are Now Openly Promising to Commit War Crimes

Would Donald Trump approve waterboarding? “You bet your ass” he would.

Jan 7, 2016 / Rebecca Gordon

O’Malley, Sanders and Clinton

MoveOn Members Are Voting on a Presidential Endorsement That Matters MoveOn Members Are Voting on a Presidential Endorsement That Matters

A key progressive group is voting this week on whether to back Clinton, Sanders, or O’Malley.

Jan 7, 2016 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders

Sanders Promises to Break Up Big Banks, Tax Speculation, and Establish Postal Banking Sanders Promises to Break Up Big Banks, Tax Speculation, and Establish Postal Banking

“I will rein in Wall Street so they can’t crash our economy again,” the senator declares.

Jan 5, 2016 / John Nichols

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