Elections

Donald Trump Speaking

As Long as We’re Taking Note of Trump’s Anti-Semitic Tweeting, Shall We Address His Mussolini Messaging? As Long as We’re Taking Note of Trump’s Anti-Semitic Tweeting, Shall We Address His Mussolini Messaging?

This is not the first time that Trump has been called out for promulgating neo-Nazi and fascist themes.

Jul 6, 2016 / John Nichols

Trump in Raleigh

Donald Trump’s Praise of Saddam Hussein, in Context Donald Trump’s Praise of Saddam Hussein, in Context

Behind Trump’s comments are 100 years of American-backed dictatorships.

Jul 6, 2016 / Greg Grandin

Hillary and Bernie Split Screen

When Should Bernie Sanders Endorse Hillary Clinton? Not Yet When Should Bernie Sanders Endorse Hillary Clinton? Not Yet

Sanders is extracting meaningful and necessary concessions from the party establishment.

Jul 6, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Hillary Clinton 2016

Clinton Should Acknowledge Comey’s Criticism in Order to Put the E-mail Mess Behind Her Clinton Should Acknowledge Comey’s Criticism in Order to Put the E-mail Mess Behind Her

The presumptive nominee has a trust problem with voters. She should use this as a chance to address it.

Jul 5, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Donald Trump

Who Should Be Donald Trump’s Running Mate? Who Should Be Donald Trump’s Running Mate?

Here are three suggestions.

Jul 5, 2016 / Khalid Rahmaan

Paul Ryan

The Myth of Paul Ryan The Myth of Paul Ryan

It’s long past time for the political world to recognize that Ryan’s whole career, like Trump’s, is one big con.

Jul 5, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

This Keystone Activist Is Bringing the Tactics That Defeated the Pipeline Into the Democratic Party

This Keystone Activist Is Bringing the Tactics That Defeated the Pipeline Into the Democratic Party This Keystone Activist Is Bringing the Tactics That Defeated the Pipeline Into the Democratic Party

Until now, the movement against climate change hasn’t waded into party politics. With the 2016 election, that’s changing.

Jul 1, 2016 / Madeline Ostrander

Misty Snow

Meet Misty Snow: Grassroots Activist, Working-Class Progressive, Trans Woman, Democratic Nominee for the US Senate Meet Misty Snow: Grassroots Activist, Working-Class Progressive, Trans Woman, Democratic Nominee for the US Senate

A first-time candidate borrows a page from Bernie Sanders and gets nominated for the US Senate.

Jun 30, 2016 / John Nichols

Protest at Syria and Iraq hearing

America Needs a New Peace Movement—Especially if Clinton Wins in November America Needs a New Peace Movement—Especially if Clinton Wins in November

Another escalation, especially in Syria, is the present danger.

Jun 30, 2016 / Tom Hayden

Iowa Voting

An Iowa Court Blocks 20,000 Ex-Offenders From Voting An Iowa Court Blocks 20,000 Ex-Offenders From Voting

Nearly 6 million Americans can’t vote because of discriminatory felon-disenfranchisement laws.

Jun 30, 2016 / Ari Berman

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