Elections

Democrats Need to Stop Freaking Out About Polls

Democrats Need to Stop Freaking Out About Polls Democrats Need to Stop Freaking Out About Polls

Centrists are overplaying the prospect of Trump’s reelection to scare Democrats away from progressive candidates.

Nov 6, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Trump’s Attempt to Weaponize Impeachment Blew Up on Him in Kentucky

Trump’s Attempt to Weaponize Impeachment Blew Up on Him in Kentucky Trump’s Attempt to Weaponize Impeachment Blew Up on Him in Kentucky

By the president’s own rubric, Democrats won where it mattered in Tuesday’s election.

Nov 6, 2019 / John Nichols

Trump’s Greatest Dereliction of Duty—His Disgraceful Denial of Climate Change

Trump’s Greatest Dereliction of Duty—His Disgraceful Denial of Climate Change Trump’s Greatest Dereliction of Duty—His Disgraceful Denial of Climate Change

The worst part? That the president believes his position is a political winner.

Nov 5, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The ‘Bernie Sanders Slate’ Is on Today’s Ballot

The ‘Bernie Sanders Slate’ Is on Today’s Ballot The ‘Bernie Sanders Slate’ Is on Today’s Ballot

As presidential contenders wade into Tuesday’s state and local elections, the Vermont senator focused on races that highlight big issues and ideas.

Nov 5, 2019 / John Nichols

Trump’s Impeachment Lures Democrats Into a Cold War Mentality

Trump’s Impeachment Lures Democrats Into a Cold War Mentality Trump’s Impeachment Lures Democrats Into a Cold War Mentality

The hawkish mindset that liberals have embraced threatens not just their own political fortunes but also global peace.

Nov 4, 2019 / Aaron Maté

Sanders and Warren Have to Tame Nancy Pelosi

Sanders and Warren Have to Tame Nancy Pelosi Sanders and Warren Have to Tame Nancy Pelosi

The House speaker is building road blocks against Medicare for All and a Green New Deal.

Nov 4, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Tuesday’s Election Could Be a Second Blue Wave

Tuesday’s Election Could Be a Second Blue Wave Tuesday’s Election Could Be a Second Blue Wave

On November 5 voters can reject Trump and embrace criminal justice reform, rent control, and democracy in states and cities nationwide.

Nov 1, 2019 / John Nichols

Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter.

Twitter Just Banned Political Ads. Hold Your Applause. Twitter Just Banned Political Ads. Hold Your Applause.

Being better than Facebook is not good enough.

Nov 1, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Impeachment Just Got Real

Impeachment Just Got Real Impeachment Just Got Real

In a 232 to 196 vote, the House endorsed a formal impeachment process—because the facts compel it.

Oct 31, 2019 / John Nichols

Argentina Can’t Quit Peronismo

Argentina Can’t Quit Peronismo Argentina Can’t Quit Peronismo

With the election of President Alberto Fernández and VP Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, the country is experiencing a populist-nationalist throwback.

Oct 29, 2019 / Luisa Rollenhagen

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