Elections

Hillary Clinton, Progressive Democrats Back ‘Fight for 15’ Protests

Hillary Clinton, Progressive Democrats Back ‘Fight for 15’ Protests Hillary Clinton, Progressive Democrats Back ‘Fight for 15’ Protests

The widespread protests Wednesday offered a critical test for politicians on whether to support the growing low-wage-worker movement.

Apr 16, 2015 / George Zornick

Hillary Clinton’s Newfound Populism Will Be Tested Early and Often

Hillary Clinton’s Newfound Populism Will Be Tested Early and Often Hillary Clinton’s Newfound Populism Will Be Tested Early and Often

From trade deals to living-wage campaigns to student-debt relief, whose side is candidate Clinton on?

Apr 14, 2015 / The Editors

Hillary Clinton Is Still Too Cautious on Campaign Finance Reform

Hillary Clinton Is Still Too Cautious on Campaign Finance Reform Hillary Clinton Is Still Too Cautious on Campaign Finance Reform

The Democratic front-runner would be wise to go all in for this necessary reform.

Apr 14, 2015 / John Nichols

Hillary Clinton’s Soft Populism Is Not Enough

Hillary Clinton’s Soft Populism Is Not Enough Hillary Clinton’s Soft Populism Is Not Enough

Clinton launched her campaign bemoaning inequality and vowing to fight for everyday Americans. Will she follow through?

Apr 12, 2015 / John Nichols

Hillary Clinton’s Feminist Family Values

Hillary Clinton’s Feminist Family Values Hillary Clinton’s Feminist Family Values

Clinton’s surprisingly powerful campaign announcement suggests that Democrats are finding an authentic version of pro-family politics.

Apr 12, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg

Lincoln Chafee

Former Republican Says No One Who Voted for the Iraq War Should Be President—Including Hillary Clinton Former Republican Says No One Who Voted for the Iraq War Should Be President—Including Hillary Clinton

Lincoln Chafee, who voted against authorizing Bush’s war, challenges Clinton—and her pro-war vote.

Apr 10, 2015 / John Nichols

Senate Candidate Forswears Wall Street Money—Who’s Next?

Senate Candidate Forswears Wall Street Money—Who’s Next? Senate Candidate Forswears Wall Street Money—Who’s Next?

Progressive groups are hoping to decouple Democrats from Wall Street by pushing a pledge to give up Wall Street donations.

Apr 9, 2015 / George Zornick

A Radical Agenda for Hillary Clinton

A Radical Agenda for Hillary Clinton A Radical Agenda for Hillary Clinton

The thought leaders of the Next System Project want to move past the narrow debate about policy and toward a conversation about the deeper structural change required of the politic...

Apr 8, 2015 / William Greider

Rand Paul Loves Big Government

Rand Paul Loves Big Government Rand Paul Loves Big Government

When it counts, the newest Republican presidential candidate sides with autocrats who thwart local control, democracy and, yes, liberty.

Apr 7, 2015 / John Nichols

Scott Walker Controls Wisconsin’s Executive and Legislative Branches. Now His Minions Are Gunning For the Judicial.

Scott Walker Controls Wisconsin’s Executive and Legislative Branches. Now His Minions Are Gunning For the Judicial. Scott Walker Controls Wisconsin’s Executive and Legislative Branches. Now His Minions Are Gunning For the Judicial.

Allies of the Wisconsin governor are spending heavily to get control of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court.

Apr 6, 2015 / John Nichols

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