Elections

Making Sense of Trump’s Rise

Making Sense of Trump’s Rise Making Sense of Trump’s Rise

Three new books try to explain how we got such a massive jerk in the White House.

Sep 26, 2019 / Column / Eric Alterman

Iowa People's Presidential Forum

The 2020 Campaign Event Where ‘Everyday Iowans’ Asked the Questions The 2020 Campaign Event Where ‘Everyday Iowans’ Asked the Questions

At the Iowa People’s Presidential Forum, caregivers, farmers, low-wage workers, the homeless, and the formerly incarcerated talked to the candidates directly.

Sep 25, 2019 / Spencer Green

Nancy Pelosi

The Case for Keeping Impeachment Clean and Simple The Case for Keeping Impeachment Clean and Simple

Though Donald Trump has committed many crimes, best keep the focus tightly on the Ukrainian scandal.

Sep 25, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Impeachment Is the Cure for a Constitutional Crisis

Impeachment Is the Cure for a Constitutional Crisis Impeachment Is the Cure for a Constitutional Crisis

Elizabeth Warren gets it: Impeachment isn’t a choice; it’s an urgent duty of the Congress.

Sep 24, 2019 / John Nichols

Former Vice President Joe Biden

Biden Might Not Be the One to Beat Trump Biden Might Not Be the One to Beat Trump

As Democratic voters look closer, it’s hard to see Biden as an agent of change.

Sep 24, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Letters Icon

Letters From the October 7, 2019, Issue Letters From the October 7, 2019, Issue

Sold out, again… Blame the media?…

Sep 24, 2019 / Our Readers

Student Climate Strike

Take Action Now: Stay Involved After the Climate Strike Take Action Now: Stay Involved After the Climate Strike

Hold Facebook accountable, mobilize 2020 voters, and keep tabs on next steps for the climate movement.

Sep 24, 2019 / NationAction

2020’s Most In-Depth, People-Powered Forum Just Happened in Iowa

2020’s Most In-Depth, People-Powered Forum Just Happened in Iowa 2020’s Most In-Depth, People-Powered Forum Just Happened in Iowa

Here's how Sanders, Warren, Buttigieg, and Castro did when they were challenged to answer tough questions about Medicare for All, racial profiling, and housing justice.

Sep 23, 2019 / John Nichols

Trump

Trump’s Biggest Scandal Might Tear the Democrats Apart Trump’s Biggest Scandal Might Tear the Democrats Apart

Until the Democrats have a real leader, they can’t unite against Trump, no matter what he does.

Sep 23, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Why Would a Whistle-Blower Save This Nation of Cowards?

Why Would a Whistle-Blower Save This Nation of Cowards? Why Would a Whistle-Blower Save This Nation of Cowards?

For nearly three years, none of our leaders have held Trump accountable—yet we expect the Ukraine scandal to be different.

Sep 23, 2019 / Elie Mystal

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