Elections

Tom Hayden

Tom Hayden Taught Us How to Get Beyond Trump and Trumpism Tom Hayden Taught Us How to Get Beyond Trump and Trumpism

What I loved most about Tom Hayden was his faith that the politics of division could be overcome.

Oct 24, 2016 / John Nichols

John Podesta

Here’s Why the #PodestaLeaks Aren’t Having Much Impact Here’s Why the #PodestaLeaks Aren’t Having Much Impact

Viewed through the lens of our polarized media, Wikileaks’ revelations will only serve to confirm our prior beliefs about the Clinton campaign.  

Oct 24, 2016 / Joshua Holland

presidential nominee Hillary Clinton

The Antipoverty President of My Dreams The Antipoverty President of My Dreams

For too long we have been failing to fight together for what we know will work to ensure that everyone has a shot at the American Dream.

Oct 24, 2016 / Greg Kaufmann

What I Really Told Project Veritas’s So-Called Reporters

What I Really Told Project Veritas’s So-Called Reporters What I Really Told Project Veritas’s So-Called Reporters

In real life, I was discussing direct-action-protest ideas, not voter fraud. And yes, I’m still ready to fight for my community.

Oct 21, 2016 / Cesar Vargas

A Message From an Inner-City Black

A Message From an Inner-City Black A Message From an Inner-City Black

Debunking Donald Trump’s fantasy.

Oct 21, 2016 / Khalid Rahmaan

Privatization ‘Disproportionately Hurts Poor Individuals and Families’

Privatization ‘Disproportionately Hurts Poor Individuals and Families’ Privatization ‘Disproportionately Hurts Poor Individuals and Families’

When public services get handed over to private corporations, poor Americans lose.

Oct 21, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Chris Wallace Debate

The Looniest Economic Fantasies of the Third Debate Came From Chris Wallace The Looniest Economic Fantasies of the Third Debate Came From Chris Wallace

When it came to economic questions, the final debate was organized as an argument for austerity policies that fail everyone but the one percent.

Oct 21, 2016 / John Nichols

The Right-Wing Propaganda Machine Targeting Latino Voters

The Right-Wing Propaganda Machine Targeting Latino Voters The Right-Wing Propaganda Machine Targeting Latino Voters

The Koch brothers–funded LIBRE initiative is trying to get Latino voters to support Koch-backed candidates and policies.

Oct 21, 2016 / Brave New Films

Donald Trump Debate

Donald Trump’s ‘Horrifying’ Refusal to Accept the Election Results Donald Trump’s ‘Horrifying’ Refusal to Accept the Election Results

Joan Walsh on the debate, Kai Wright on right-wing media, and Greil Marcus on Bob Dylan.

Oct 20, 2016 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

In Harlem, Excitement and Disappointment About the Last Presidential Debate

In Harlem, Excitement and Disappointment About the Last Presidential Debate In Harlem, Excitement and Disappointment About the Last Presidential Debate

The attendees at the Barack Obama Democratic Club Debate Watch Party were excited about Hillary Clinton’s embrace of Obama’s legacy, but want more, too.

Oct 20, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

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