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Don’t Count Out Iowa Just Yet Don’t Count Out Iowa Just Yet

The Iowa caucus has had a target on its back for decades. But like a vampire, it will be hard to kill. Here are some reasons why.

Feb 6, 2020 / Dave Leshtz

Tulsi Gabbard speaking

Tulsi Gabbard in New Hampshire Tulsi Gabbard in New Hampshire

Gabbard’s emphasis on transforming US foreign policy gives her campaign an appeal that cuts across party lines—and defies traditional definitions of left and right.

Feb 6, 2020 / Michael Tracey

Joe Biden 2020

Bye-Bye, Biden Bye-Bye, Biden

The former vice president is not likely to recover from coming in fourth in Iowa.

Feb 5, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Stop Playing Games With the Mangled Iowa Caucus Count

Stop Playing Games With the Mangled Iowa Caucus Count Stop Playing Games With the Mangled Iowa Caucus Count

The Iowa Democratic Party’s release of partial results at this point adds insult to injury.

Feb 5, 2020 / John Nichols

How I Learned to Stop Worrying About My Neighbors

How I Learned to Stop Worrying About My Neighbors How I Learned to Stop Worrying About My Neighbors

I hope people driving through my town don’t see the sign and believe everyone here—and in small towns around the US—is a caricature.

Feb 5, 2020 / Karen Rothmyer

Elizabeth Warren Has a Movement. You Just Don’t See It Yet.

Elizabeth Warren Has a Movement. You Just Don’t See It Yet. Elizabeth Warren Has a Movement. You Just Don’t See It Yet.

Nobody knows who won the Iowa caucuses—but Warren’s support was powered by the feminist spirit of 2018.

Feb 4, 2020 / Joan Walsh

two children eat in their stroller at a satellite caucus

Satellite Locations Are Not Enough to Make the Iowa Caucuses Inclusive and Fair Satellite Locations Are Not Enough to Make the Iowa Caucuses Inclusive and Fair

The caucuses are better at portraying the idea of democracy than bringing people into democracy.

Feb 4, 2020 / Emily Berch

Army Humvees

It’s Time to Leave Iraq Once and For All It’s Time to Leave Iraq Once and For All

The United States needs to accede to the will of the Iraqi people and finally put our wars to rest.

Feb 4, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

C’mon, Iowa, This Is Just Ridiculous

C’mon, Iowa, This Is Just Ridiculous C’mon, Iowa, This Is Just Ridiculous

If the Iowa caucuses are any indication of what the rest of the election cycle might be like, 2020 is going to be a tough year.

Feb 4, 2020 / John Nichols

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Letters From the February 17, 2020, Issue Letters From the February 17, 2020, Issue

Failing college… East Coast vibes… The beginning of understanding… More than words…

Feb 4, 2020 / Our Readers

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