Elections

Elizabeth Warren Insists She’s Not Running for President. These Activists Are Trying to Change Her Mind.

Elizabeth Warren Insists She’s Not Running for President. These Activists Are Trying to Change Her Mind. Elizabeth Warren Insists She’s Not Running for President. These Activists Are Trying to Change Her Mind.

But would a Warren campaign help—or hurt—the causes she cares most about?

Feb 4, 2015 / Feature / George Zornick

How Mitt Got Bushwhacked in the GOP’s ‘Establishment Primary’

How Mitt Got Bushwhacked in the GOP’s ‘Establishment Primary’ How Mitt Got Bushwhacked in the GOP’s ‘Establishment Primary’

The Bush Machine plays for keeps—and this time, they hauled out the heavy artillery to shoot down Romney.

Feb 4, 2015 / John Nichols

Not So ‘Fresh’: Political Careerist Scott Walker Has Been Running for a Quarter-Century

Not So ‘Fresh’: Political Careerist Scott Walker Has Been Running for a Quarter-Century Not So ‘Fresh’: Political Careerist Scott Walker Has Been Running for a Quarter-Century

The 2016 contender is running well because he’s the ultimate political insider.

Feb 1, 2015 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders Won’t Be Entering the Koch Brothers Primary

Bernie Sanders Won’t Be Entering the Koch Brothers Primary Bernie Sanders Won’t Be Entering the Koch Brothers Primary

As Republicans beg for the favor of the oligarchs, the Vermont Senator challenges billionaire politics.

Jan 24, 2015 / John Nichols

Honor King’s Legacy by Protecting Voting Rights

Honor King’s Legacy by Protecting Voting Rights Honor King’s Legacy by Protecting Voting Rights

The right to vote is under the most sustained attack since King marched from Selma to Montgomery.

Jan 16, 2015 / Ari Berman

Runnabee Reunion Runnabee Reunion

So Huckabee may run, and so may Mitt. And Rick Santorum has expressed disdain For rivals who could take the cuckoo vote. Who’s at the door? Could that be Herman Cain?

Jan 14, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Elizabeth Warren Says She Won’t Run, but ‘Draft Warren’ Activists Plan to ‘Change Her Mind’

Elizabeth Warren Says She Won’t Run, but ‘Draft Warren’ Activists Plan to ‘Change Her Mind’ Elizabeth Warren Says She Won’t Run, but ‘Draft Warren’ Activists Plan to ‘Change Her Mind’

The senator rejects a presidential bid—again—but her backers are undeterred.

Jan 13, 2015 / John Nichols

Caveat Lector: Your 2015 Guide to 2016 Presidential Primary Coverage

Caveat Lector: Your 2015 Guide to 2016 Presidential Primary Coverage Caveat Lector: Your 2015 Guide to 2016 Presidential Primary Coverage

Eric Alterman on Jazz at Lincoln Center and Reed Richardson's tips for navigating the upcoming 2016 election.

Jan 12, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Edward Brooke and the Republican Party That Might Have Been

Edward Brooke and the Republican Party That Might Have Been Edward Brooke and the Republican Party That Might Have Been

The late senator, who was once considered a vice presidential prospect, tried to prevent the GOP’s lurch to the right.

Jan 7, 2015 / John Nichols

Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton

Why This Socialist Feminist Is For Hillary Why This Socialist Feminist Is For Hillary

The stalled revolution for gender equity won’t be won simply by installing a woman in the White House—but it can’t hurt.

Jan 5, 2015 / Feature / Suzanna Danuta Walters

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