Election 2020

Hurricane Maria, Virgin Islands

Trump Is Embracing Climate Destruction Trump Is Embracing Climate Destruction

Can we act in time to avoid the worst?

May 21, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

AOC

The Political Power of the Green New Deal The Political Power of the Green New Deal

Climate activists are pushing Democratic candidates to give voters “something worth voting for.”

May 17, 2019 / Zoë Carpenter

Joe Biden’s Conflict of Interest on Ukraine

Joe Biden’s Conflict of Interest on Ukraine Joe Biden’s Conflict of Interest on Ukraine

If Biden wants to be president, he should pledge that his son will disentangle himself from investments that could impact foreign policy.

May 16, 2019 / Lev Golinkin

2019 State of the City

Can Anything Good Come of de Blasio’s Quixotic Quest for President? Can Anything Good Come of de Blasio’s Quixotic Quest for President?

New York’s mayor has delivered some real, progressive change—which is why he should remain focused on improving the lives of people in his city.

May 16, 2019 / Jarrett Murphy

Empty Calls for Bipartisanship Could Doom Us All

Empty Calls for Bipartisanship Could Doom Us All Empty Calls for Bipartisanship Could Doom Us All

Democrats may get one more chance to govern before a competent authoritarian emerges on the right. We can’t waste that opportunity.

May 16, 2019 / Ed Burmila

Former Vice President Joe Biden

What Joe Biden Has in Common With Donald Trump What Joe Biden Has in Common With Donald Trump

Harold Meyerson on the candidates, Michael Ames on Bowe Bergdahl, and Laila Lalami on The Other Americans.

May 16, 2019 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

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A New Poll Tax Will Suppress Florida’s Voting Reform A New Poll Tax Will Suppress Florida’s Voting Reform

Republicans in Tallahassee are determined to thwart the will of the people.

May 14, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Anti-Nuclear War Demonstration

13 Questions All Presidential Candidates Must Answer About Nuclear War 13 Questions All Presidential Candidates Must Answer About Nuclear War

Voters are rightly insisting that candidates debate climate change, and we should also insist they address the arms race.

May 13, 2019 / David Keppel

Joe Biden speaking at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers construction and maintenance conference

Joe Biden Is a Bad Bet Joe Biden Is a Bad Bet

Far from being the safest choice, Biden lacks the economic vision necessary to counter Trump.

May 10, 2019 / Robert L. Borosage

The DCCC’s Plan to Punish Democrats for Backing Primary Challengers Is Sparking Major Backlash

The DCCC’s Plan to Punish Democrats for Backing Primary Challengers Is Sparking Major Backlash The DCCC’s Plan to Punish Democrats for Backing Primary Challengers Is Sparking Major Backlash

This attempt to protect incumbents will tamp down on the energy and diversity the party desperately needs.

May 8, 2019 / John Nichols

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