Elections

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Relax, Donald: After 100 Days, You’ve Already Done So Much Relax, Donald: After 100 Days, You’ve Already Done So Much

President Trump shouldn’t be so defensive about Saturday’s milestone. The list of his accomplishments is long.

Apr 27, 2017 / Peter Dreier

Putin Speech

Mounting Incitements to War With Russia Mounting Incitements to War With Russia

Villainizing the Kremlin—without much evidence—for crises from Washington and Europe to Syria, Ukraine, and Afghanistan is increasing the possibility of a US-Russian war.

Apr 26, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen

War-merica

Where Is the Elizabeth Warren of Foreign Policy? Where Is the Elizabeth Warren of Foreign Policy?

A challenge to the failed doctrines of the Democratic foreign-policy establishment is long overdue. 

Apr 25, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Quarterback Tom Brady

Anatomy of a Train Wreck: The Patriots White House Visit Anatomy of a Train Wreck: The Patriots White House Visit

Former Sports Illustrated editor Melissa Jacobs on the Aaron Hernandez suicide and the Pats trip to this abnormal White House.

Apr 25, 2017 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Bernie Sanders and Tom Perez

The Unity Tour Was Kind of a Mess—and That’s OK The Unity Tour Was Kind of a Mess—and That’s OK

The party is still divided on policy and politics—but a full airing of differences is healthy.

Apr 24, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Trump’s Church Visit

Frances Fitzgerald: Why Did White Evangelicals Vote For Our Immoral President? Frances Fitzgerald: Why Did White Evangelicals Vote For Our Immoral President?

About 81 percent of white evangelicals voted for Trump.

Apr 24, 2017 / Jon Wiener

No Muslim Ban

The First 100 Days of Resistance Restored Our Faith in Democracy The First 100 Days of Resistance Restored Our Faith in Democracy

But progressives must continue to take to the streets—and push Democrats to offer a real alternative.

Apr 24, 2017 / John Nichols

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The Stunning Disappearance of Candidate Trump The Stunning Disappearance of Candidate Trump

And how Democrats must respond to his broken promises.

Apr 21, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage

Donald Trump Syria Bombing Briefing

It’s Not ‘McCarthyism’ to Demand Answers on Trump, Russia, and the Election It’s Not ‘McCarthyism’ to Demand Answers on Trump, Russia, and the Election

Using the language of the anticommunist witch hunt for this moment is a mistake.

Apr 21, 2017 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Dylan Parker

The Next Generation of Democratic Socialists Has Started Winning Local Elections The Next Generation of Democratic Socialists Has Started Winning Local Elections

Campaigning for economic and social justice, they are winning municipal races in states like Illinois and Georgia.

Apr 20, 2017 / John Nichols

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