Government

Donald Trump Speaking

Big GOP Donors Are to Blame for Their Party’s Clown-Car Primary Big GOP Donors Are to Blame for Their Party’s Clown-Car Primary

In another era, the “establishment” might be coalescing around a single candidate, and attacking Trump and Cruz. But there is no single Republican “establishment” today.

Feb 11, 2016 / Joshua Holland

The Plan for Detroit’s Former Tiger Stadium Ignores History—and Potentially Safety

The Plan for Detroit’s Former Tiger Stadium Ignores History—and Potentially Safety The Plan for Detroit’s Former Tiger Stadium Ignores History—and Potentially Safety

The historic nine-acre field was ignored by the city and lovingly restored by fans. So why are there plans to cover it with artificial turf?

Feb 11, 2016 / Michael Betzold

Repairing American Democracy Should Be a Central Issue in the 2016 Campaign

Repairing American Democracy Should Be a Central Issue in the 2016 Campaign Repairing American Democracy Should Be a Central Issue in the 2016 Campaign

Three ways to fix US politics: Reduce big money, end gerrymandering, make it easier to vote.  

Feb 11, 2016 / Ari Berman

The Race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination Is Just Beginning

The Race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination Is Just Beginning The Race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination Is Just Beginning

A long, tough, honest campaign focused on issues and strategy is a good thing.

Feb 11, 2016 / The Editors

Presidential candidates Jeb Bush, Donald Trump, and Marco Rubio

It’s the Racism, Stupid It’s the Racism, Stupid

The GOP establishment can’t freak out about Trump now. It’s been playing his game for decades, just more artfully.

Feb 11, 2016 / Column / Gary Younge

Comix Nation

Comix Nation Comix Nation

ignore this…

Feb 11, 2016 / Matt Bors

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton during the Democratic presidential primary debate, Saturday, December 19, 2015, at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Beyond Bernie’s Bros and Hillary’s Hellfire Beyond Bernie’s Bros and Hillary’s Hellfire

What the primary race is missing, so far, when it comes to women.

Feb 10, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Colstrip coal plant

The Supreme Court Just Blocked Obama’s Climate Regulations. Are We Screwed? The Supreme Court Just Blocked Obama’s Climate Regulations. Are We Screwed?

It depends on who the next president is.

Feb 10, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter

BDS Protesters

Is New York State About to Create a Blacklist of BDS Supporters? Is New York State About to Create a Blacklist of BDS Supporters?

A new bill would create an official list of people who support the campaign to boycott, divest from, and sanction Israel for its abuse of Palestinian human rights.

Feb 10, 2016 / Rahul Saksena

New Hampshire Feels the Bern

New Hampshire Feels the Bern New Hampshire Feels the Bern

Sanders won in almost every demographic. Voters in Nevada and South Carolina will decide next.

Feb 10, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

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