Congressional Democrats Introduce Ambitious New Bill to Restore the Voting Rights Act Congressional Democrats Introduce Ambitious New Bill to Restore the Voting Rights Act
Two years ago, the Supreme Court gutted the VRA. Senator Patrick Leahy and Congressman John Lewis have a plan to fix that.
Jun 24, 2015 / Ari Berman
Voter Participation Is at Historic Lows. It’s Time to Rethink GOTV. Voter Participation Is at Historic Lows. It’s Time to Rethink GOTV.
Non-voters are more progressive than voters as a whole. My new campaign will get them to the ballot box.
Jun 22, 2015 / Rep. Keith Ellison
Ready for Warren Becomes Ready to Fight and Backs Bernie Sanders Ready for Warren Becomes Ready to Fight and Backs Bernie Sanders
Surging in the polls, Sanders gets an important grassroots endorsement.
Jun 19, 2015 / John Nichols
Jeb Bush on Climate Change: A Long History of Consistent Inconsistency Jeb Bush on Climate Change: A Long History of Consistent Inconsistency
As governor of Florida, Bush said publicly that climate change was not a “top priority.” He also quietly ordered a review of policy options for responding to it.
Jun 18, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter
Why Do Journalists Take Delusional Presidential Candidates So Seriously? Why Do Journalists Take Delusional Presidential Candidates So Seriously?
George Pataki’s campaign is a figment of his imagination. But that didn’t stop the press from covering it as if it were the real thing.
Jun 17, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman
A Shaky Start for Jeb Bush A Shaky Start for Jeb Bush
“He has been torn between defending and distancing himself from George W. Bush.” —The New York Times Jeb’s path was thought an easy stroll, But George has made it steeper…
Jun 17, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
6 Terrifying Quotes From GOP Candidates’ Announcement Speeches 6 Terrifying Quotes From GOP Candidates’ Announcement Speeches
Who let these people run?
Jun 17, 2015 / The Nation
Donald Trump’s Absurdly Appropriate Candidacy Donald Trump’s Absurdly Appropriate Candidacy
The “you’re fired” billionaire is an oddly good fit for the 2016 presidential race.
Jun 17, 2015 / John Nichols
Jeb Bush Is Out of His Depth on Foreign Policy Jeb Bush Is Out of His Depth on Foreign Policy
The younger Bush may impress foreign leaders just because he’s not his brother—but that’s not enough.
Jun 16, 2015 / James Carden
Hillary Clinton Lays Out Her Presidential Vision on Roosevelt Island—but She Still Needs Some FDR Fire Hillary Clinton Lays Out Her Presidential Vision on Roosevelt Island—but She Still Needs Some FDR Fire
The 2016 front-runner needs to get comfortable—and specific—about calling out today’s economic royalists.
Jun 13, 2015 / John Nichols