Elections

‘The Nation Was Founded 150 Years Ago to Redeem the Promise of Democracy’

‘The Nation Was Founded 150 Years Ago to Redeem the Promise of Democracy’ ‘The Nation Was Founded 150 Years Ago to Redeem the Promise of Democracy’

Katrina vanden Heuvel goes overtime on politics and presidential elections with Bill Maher.

Oct 19, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Press Room

The Democratic Primary Doesn’t Need Joe Biden

The Democratic Primary Doesn’t Need Joe Biden The Democratic Primary Doesn’t Need Joe Biden

The vice president thinks Hillary Clinton needs better opposition. That’s condescending to the man who’s made this a race.

Oct 19, 2015 / Joan Walsh

Cristina Fernandez

Will the Economic Policies of Argentina’s President Survive Sunday’s Elections? Will the Economic Policies of Argentina’s President Survive Sunday’s Elections?

Cristina Fernández is despised by the neoliberal elite, but her government has improved the lives of many, many people.

Oct 19, 2015 / Greg Grandin

Sorry, Fellow Bernie Fans: Maybe Hillary Really Did Win the Debate

Sorry, Fellow Bernie Fans: Maybe Hillary Really Did Win the Debate Sorry, Fellow Bernie Fans: Maybe Hillary Really Did Win the Debate

Did the mainstream media turn a blind eye to Bernie’s big win? It’s not that simple.

Oct 16, 2015 / Leslie Savan

Sanders in Portland

Bernie Sanders Dominates With Small Donors, While the GOP Rakes in the Dark Money Bernie Sanders Dominates With Small Donors, While the GOP Rakes in the Dark Money

After a surprisingly strong third quarter, Sanders has almost as much cash on hand as Hillary Clinton.

Oct 16, 2015 / Joshua Holland

Democratic presidential debate Las Vegas

After One Good Debate, Democrats Need to Schedule a Lot More of Them After One Good Debate, Democrats Need to Schedule a Lot More of Them

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is right: Democrats must display a “greater engagement in our democratic process at a critical time.”

Oct 16, 2015 / John Nichols

John Boehner

The Freedom Caucus The Freedom Caucus

The GOP’s in disarray. The Freedom Caucus wants its say. It’s time, they think, to take a stand For principles from cuckoo land.

Oct 15, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Democratic presidential debate Las Vegas

Republicans Mentioned Israel 23 Times During Their Last Two Debates. Democrats Only Mentioned It Once. Republicans Mentioned Israel 23 Times During Their Last Two Debates. Democrats Only Mentioned It Once.

Support for Israel was once bipartisan. But it’s become a political touchstone for conservatives.

Oct 14, 2015 / Joshua Holland

Bernie Sanders Has a Secret Weapon, and the Media Elites Just Don’t Get It

Bernie Sanders Has a Secret Weapon, and the Media Elites Just Don’t Get It Bernie Sanders Has a Secret Weapon, and the Media Elites Just Don’t Get It

Americans are a people for whom ideology matters a lot less than speaking plainly and sticking by your beliefs.

Oct 14, 2015 / Mark Hertsgaard

Who Won the Democratic Debate? Progressives, Hands Down

Who Won the Democratic Debate? Progressives, Hands Down Who Won the Democratic Debate? Progressives, Hands Down

The largest TV audience in Democratic debate history heard from candidates whose base has pulled them to the left.

Oct 14, 2015 / Joan Walsh

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