Elections

The Post-Election Lives of Trump’s Surrogates

The Post-Election Lives of Trump’s Surrogates The Post-Election Lives of Trump’s Surrogates

A few suggestions and predictions for Rudy Giuliani, Chris Christie, and the others.

Oct 14, 2016 / Khalid Rahmaan

Ohio early voting

10 Down-Ballot Campaigns You Should Keep an Eye On 10 Down-Ballot Campaigns You Should Keep an Eye On

Does the presidential race make you wanna holler? These progressive contenders should put a smile on your face.

Oct 14, 2016 / John Nichols

Second debate

What We Talk About When We Don’t Talk About Climate Change What We Talk About When We Don’t Talk About Climate Change

Years from now, historians will marvel at the absence of global warming in the 2016 campaign coverage and presidential debates.

Oct 14, 2016 / Column / Eric Alterman

Michelle Obama Manchester

Michelle Obama Just Delivered the Most Powerful Speech of the 2016 Campaign Michelle Obama Just Delivered the Most Powerful Speech of the 2016 Campaign

Speaking of how she has been “shaken…to my core” by Trump’s predatory language, the first lady declares: “This is intolerable.”

Oct 13, 2016 / John Nichols

Hillary Clinton at a factory

3 Ways Hillary Clinton Can Inspire Americans Without a College Degree 3 Ways Hillary Clinton Can Inspire Americans Without a College Degree

Does she really believe we’re “stronger together”? Here’s how she can prove it.

Oct 13, 2016 / Thomas Geoghegan

HRC and Bill de Blasio

How the Clinton Camp Brushed Off Bill de Blasio and His Progressive Advocacy How the Clinton Camp Brushed Off Bill de Blasio and His Progressive Advocacy

E-mails reveal the response to the mayor’s prodding to focus on inequality and economic fairness was a dismissive: “Should we care about this?”

Oct 13, 2016 / John Nichols

Trump Rally

Donald Trump’s Apocalypse Is a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Donald Trump’s Apocalypse Is a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Whatever happens in November, the forecast is more stormy weather ahead.

Oct 13, 2016 / John Feffer

Trump Women Sign

At Least 6 Women Have Accused Trump of Sexual Misconduct—How Many More Will Come Forward? At Least 6 Women Have Accused Trump of Sexual Misconduct—How Many More Will Come Forward?

Trump’s misogyny was always in plain view, but now the campaign faces the possibility of daily accusations.

Oct 13, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Trump Tax Shrug

Trump Is Tricking You About His Tax Plan Trump Is Tricking You About His Tax Plan

He’s pretending to be tough on the wealthy while sliding them massive benefits.

Oct 13, 2016 / George Zornick

Trump Sexist Debate

Donald Trump’s ‘Great Respect for Women’ Donald Trump’s ‘Great Respect for Women’

Katha Pollitt on Trump, D.D. Guttenplan on the campaigns in Ohio, and Gary Younge on children killed by guns.

Oct 13, 2016 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

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