Letters From the October 31, 2016, Issue Letters From the October 31, 2016, Issue
Hello, goodbye… Bern on, Bern out… With or without her… Media malfeasance… Pragmatism trumps purity… Uberteachers …
Oct 13, 2016 / Our Readers
Populism’s Two Paths Populism’s Two Paths
Throughout the North Atlantic, insurgencies on the left and the right are challenging mainstream politics. The question is: Which popular movement—the left’s or the right’s—will pr...
Oct 13, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Jedediah Britton-Purdy
The United States of Anxiety, Episode 4: The Media That Created Trump The United States of Anxiety, Episode 4: The Media That Created Trump
A look inside the right-wing media echo chamber that has fed Trump’s rise.
Oct 13, 2016 / Podcast / Kai Wright
Why It Took Republican Leaders 16 Months to Denounce Trump Why It Took Republican Leaders 16 Months to Denounce Trump
When it comes to minorities, immigrants, and women—the party still has a major empathy gap.
Oct 12, 2016 / Column / Laila Lalami
Inequality Is Still the Defining Issue of Our Time Inequality Is Still the Defining Issue of Our Time
Fierce battles over trade, labor rights, and executive compensation will determine whether we can really narrow the gap.
Oct 12, 2016 / Robert L. Borosage
The Sexual Predator Who Would Be King The Sexual Predator Who Would Be King
Trump seeks to impose on America a strongman politics that even Republicans note—and fear.
Oct 12, 2016 / John Nichols
In Greensboro, Obama Links Trump’s Misogyny to Trump’s Racism—as Only Obama Can In Greensboro, Obama Links Trump’s Misogyny to Trump’s Racism—as Only Obama Can
A fired-up Obama told the mostly African-American crowd: “You have everything to lose!”
Oct 12, 2016 / Joan Walsh
Warmongering in Washington, Preparation for War in Moscow Warmongering in Washington, Preparation for War in Moscow
In reaction to US words and deeds, the Kremlin is preparing the Russian nation for the possibility of war.
Oct 12, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
Win or Lose—Hillary Clinton’s Troubles in Ohio Should Worry Democrats Win or Lose—Hillary Clinton’s Troubles in Ohio Should Worry Democrats
Trump is imploding nationally—but Clinton has failed to connect here with disaffected whites, African Americans, and young voters.
Oct 12, 2016 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan
Scott Walker Says Wisconsin’s Voter-ID Law Is Working ‘Just Fine’—It’s Not Scott Walker Says Wisconsin’s Voter-ID Law Is Working ‘Just Fine’—It’s Not
The state claims there are no problems with the law, but voters keep getting turned away from the polls.
Oct 11, 2016 / Ari Berman