Election 2016

Donald Trump in Portsmouth

Trump’s Defense Against Groping Accusations Trump’s Defense Against Groping Accusations

He has respect for women, so
 He couldn’t be at fault— Plus some accusers are, he says, Too ugly to assault.

Oct 20, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The United States of Anxiety, Episode 5: White People, Masculinity, and Donald Trump’s Appeal

The United States of Anxiety, Episode 5: White People, Masculinity, and Donald Trump’s Appeal The United States of Anxiety, Episode 5: White People, Masculinity, and Donald Trump’s Appeal

How does a more racially equitable country with a declining manual-labor base feed into Trump’s campaign?

Oct 20, 2016 / Podcast / Kai Wright

Trump debate Nevada

Donald Trump Just Destroyed Himself—Sad! Donald Trump Just Destroyed Himself—Sad!

From barking at Hillary Clinton to saying he won’t accept the results of the election, Trump disqualified himself in every way.

Oct 20, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Donald Trump Rejects the Basic Premises of American Democracy

Donald Trump Rejects the Basic Premises of American Democracy Donald Trump Rejects the Basic Premises of American Democracy

The Republican nominee says, “I'll keep you in suspense, okay?”

Oct 20, 2016 / John Nichols

Muslim hate crime protest, Queens

Islamophobia Won’t End on Election Day (and It Didn’t Start With Trump) Islamophobia Won’t End on Election Day (and It Didn’t Start With Trump)

So what are we doing after the vote to truly challenge the hate and bigotry that has long pervaded our immigration politics?

Oct 19, 2016 / Deepa Iyer

Putin and Obama

The Slide Toward War With Russia The Slide Toward War With Russia

In recent weeks, tensions have risen to a truly dangerous level. We must renew dialogue now.

Oct 19, 2016 / The Nation

Donald Trump Second Debate

The First Question at Tonight’s Debate Should Be: Will You Accept the Results of the Election? The First Question at Tonight’s Debate Should Be: Will You Accept the Results of the Election?

Chris Wallace should test Trump’s bogus claims right away.

Oct 19, 2016 / John Nichols

NATO exercise

Did the White House Declare War on Russia? Did the White House Declare War on Russia?

Vice President Biden announces a forthcoming covert strike against Russian president Putin and Moscow calls it a “declaration of war.”

Oct 19, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

Hillary Clinton Gore Climate

The Climate Movement Has to Elect Hillary Clinton—and Then Give Her Hell The Climate Movement Has to Elect Hillary Clinton—and Then Give Her Hell

Clinton’s no friend of the earth, but she can be pressured. Trump, on the other hand, would be an ecological and moral disaster.

Oct 18, 2016 / Bill McKibben

Israeli Defense F-35

American Weapons Are Blocking True Peace Between Israel and Palestine American Weapons Are Blocking True Peace Between Israel and Palestine

Obama’s $38 billion weapons deal is the nail in the coffin for a two-state solution.

Oct 18, 2016 / Sandy Tolan

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