Election 2016

Why This Socialist Feminist Is Not Voting for Hillary

Why This Socialist Feminist Is Not Voting for Hillary Why This Socialist Feminist Is Not Voting for Hillary

Socialist feminism assumes that redistribution is the best way to improve life for women. Clinton has demonstrated contempt for turning this project into policy.

Jan 5, 2016 / Feature / Liza Featherstone

How to Understand Donald Trump’s Sexist New Low

How to Understand Donald Trump’s Sexist New Low How to Understand Donald Trump’s Sexist New Low

Calling Clinton an “enabler” of her husband’s misbehavior, Trump brings more hate from the right-wing fever swamp into the mainstream.

Jan 5, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton during the Democratic presidential primary debate, Saturday, December 19, 2015, at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Resolution for 2016: Let’s Have Lots More Presidential Debates Resolution for 2016: Let’s Have Lots More Presidential Debates

Robert Reich is petitioning the DNC to open up the process. Let’s make this the start of a fight for more debates in the primary season and this fall.

Jan 1, 2016 / John Nichols

Scott Walker speaks at an inauguration ceremony at the state capitol in Madison, Wisconsin.

And the Most Disturbing Presidential Candidate of 2015 Award Goes to… And the Most Disturbing Presidential Candidate of 2015 Award Goes to…

Not, somehow, Donald Trump.

Dec 30, 2015 / John Nichols

Happy New Year. You’re Deported.

Happy New Year. You’re Deported. Happy New Year. You’re Deported.

The Obama administration targets the renewed flow of Central American refugees with new raids—and Donald Trump takes the credit.

Dec 30, 2015 / Julianne Hing

Donald Trump speaks before a crowd of supporters.

The Dickensian Politics of Trump and His Fellow Scrooges The Dickensian Politics of Trump and His Fellow Scrooges

Political misers still refuse to make it their business to improve the lot of the working poor.

Dec 24, 2015 / John Nichols

GOP Colorado debate

Instead of Calling Him a ‘Jerk,’ Bush Should Say ‘Donald Trump Is Making Overtly Fascist Appeals’ Instead of Calling Him a ‘Jerk,’ Bush Should Say ‘Donald Trump Is Making Overtly Fascist Appeals’

While Republicans pull their punches and embarrass themselves, Democrat Martin O’Malley says what should be said.

Dec 23, 2015 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton during the Democratic presidential primary debate, Saturday, December 19, 2015, at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Why Are the Democrats Burying Their Best Moments? Why Are the Democrats Burying Their Best Moments?

Their debate was a welcome contrast to GOP bombast and bigotry—but in scheduling it at an inconvenient time, the DNC seemed determined to protect front-runner Hillary Clinton.

Dec 23, 2015 / The Editors

‘New Bush Strategy: Attack Trump’—Newspaper Headlines

‘New Bush Strategy: Attack Trump’—Newspaper Headlines ‘New Bush Strategy: Attack Trump’—Newspaper Headlines

They said that Jeb would now get tough. First shot: He said that Trump’s “a jerk.” If that’s a sample of his cuts, Jeb’s insult skills could use some work.

Dec 23, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin

What Do We Laugh at When We Laugh at Trump?

What Do We Laugh at When We Laugh at Trump? What Do We Laugh at When We Laugh at Trump?

Cruelty wrapped in irony is easier to swallow.

Dec 23, 2015 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

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