Election 2016

Scott Walker’s Economically (and Politically) Wrongheaded Scheme to Destroy Unions

Scott Walker’s Economically (and Politically) Wrongheaded Scheme to Destroy Unions Scott Walker’s Economically (and Politically) Wrongheaded Scheme to Destroy Unions

The American people simply are not as anti-union as the governor’s active imagination tells him they are.

Sep 14, 2015 / John Nichols

Joe Biden Bares His Soul to Stephen Colbert

Joe Biden Bares His Soul to Stephen Colbert Joe Biden Bares His Soul to Stephen Colbert

And Colbert finally breaks through the stifling late-night format.

Sep 11, 2015 / Leslie Savan

Ted Cruz on Iran Deal

The Iran Deal Opponents Are Going to Fight to the Bitter End The Iran Deal Opponents Are Going to Fight to the Bitter End

The deal’s opponents in DC are not letting up.

Sep 11, 2015 / James Carden

Why Joe Biden Is More ‘Likable’ Than Hillary

Why Joe Biden Is More ‘Likable’ Than Hillary Why Joe Biden Is More ‘Likable’ Than Hillary

No woman could say on national television that she might be too emotionally fragile to run for president, and still be seen as someone who could actually run for president.

Sep 11, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg

Lisa Murkowski

Restoring the Voting Rights Act Now Has Bipartisan Support Restoring the Voting Rights Act Now Has Bipartisan Support

Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska becomes the first Republican to support ambitious legislation to restore the Voting Rights Act.

Sep 10, 2015 / Ari Berman

Hillary Clinton Isn’t the First Government Official to Send Secret Messages

Hillary Clinton Isn’t the First Government Official to Send Secret Messages Hillary Clinton Isn’t the First Government Official to Send Secret Messages

From Hoover’s FBI to George W. Bush’s White House, officials have been hiding their communications for decades.

Sep 10, 2015 / Athan G. Theoharis

What Candidates Talk About When They Talk About Inequality

What Candidates Talk About When They Talk About Inequality What Candidates Talk About When They Talk About Inequality

Americans are deeply worried about wealth and income gaps. But the issue evinces only confusion on the campaign trail.

Sep 10, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman

Washington’s Football Team Is the Donald Trump of the NFL

Washington’s Football Team Is the Donald Trump of the NFL Washington’s Football Team Is the Donald Trump of the NFL

The Washington football franchise is trying to build a fan base the same way Donald Trump is constructing his electoral campaign: by appealing to white anxiety.

Sep 9, 2015 / Dave Zirin

U.S. Republican presidential candidate and Ohio Governor Kasich holds a campaign town hall meeting in Peterborough

John Kasich Is No Moderate When It Comes to Abortion Rights John Kasich Is No Moderate When It Comes to Abortion Rights

Unless a federal judge steps in, Cincinnati could become the largest metro area in the United States without access to abortion.

Sep 8, 2015 / Dani McClain

Hillary Clinton speech

Why Having More Debates Is Good for Clinton Why Having More Debates Is Good for Clinton

The lack of debates is already inflicting needless damage on Clinton and the Democrats.

Sep 8, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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