3 Big Takeaways From Last Week’s Election 3 Big Takeaways From Last Week’s Election
Running a diverse slate of populists was key, as were new outside groups.
Nov 16, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Can the Democrats Actually Beat Roy Moore in Alabama? Can the Democrats Actually Beat Roy Moore in Alabama?
Howell Raines on Moore, Adam Shatz on Trump and the bomb, and Corey Robin on Trump and The Reactionary Mind.
Nov 16, 2017 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
‘Russiagate’ Zealots (Mainly Democrats) Have Become a Major Threat to US National Security ‘Russiagate’ Zealots (Mainly Democrats) Have Become a Major Threat to US National Security
At an international summit in Vietnam last week, President Trump took necessary steps to reduce the perils of the new Cold War with Russia. Liberal Democrats call it “treasonous.”
Nov 15, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
The Trump Administration Had 1 Real Wall Street Cop—and He Just Quit The Trump Administration Had 1 Real Wall Street Cop—and He Just Quit
Richard Cordray’s departure is a loss for consumers, but may be Ohio’s gain.
Nov 15, 2017 / David Dayen
Democrats Can Win in Alabama—and Everywhere Democrats Can Win in Alabama—and Everywhere
Last week’s election results proved that the party can compete in deep-red areas.
Nov 15, 2017 / John Nichols
The Rot Inside the Republican Party The Rot Inside the Republican Party
Rupert Murdoch’s media properties are helping to drive the right wing’s moral decay.
Nov 15, 2017 / Column / Eric Alterman
California Governor Jerry Brown Is Doing Far More to Combat Climate Change Than Trump’s Washington California Governor Jerry Brown Is Doing Far More to Combat Climate Change Than Trump’s Washington
When Trump opened a massive leadership void on climate change, nuclear weapons, and more, Brown stepped in.
Nov 15, 2017 / James Carden
Democrats Will Need More Than Resistance to Govern Democrats Will Need More Than Resistance to Govern
And that means running candidates who do more than oppose Trump.
Nov 15, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage
The GOP Tax Bill Is Bad for Students The GOP Tax Bill Is Bad for Students
Young people are buried under the weight of student-loan debt. The Republican tax proposal would bury them far deeper still.
Nov 14, 2017 / StudentNation / Natalia Abrams and Graig Meyer
Here’s How You Can Take Urgent Action to Defeat the Republican Tax Bill Here’s How You Can Take Urgent Action to Defeat the Republican Tax Bill
Call your representative, join a rally, hear from Senator Bernie Sanders, and more.
Nov 14, 2017 / NationAction