Government

Syria Damascus

‘Make No Mistake About It, This Is a War’ ‘Make No Mistake About It, This Is a War’

U.S. ground troops are being sent to Syria without congressional authorization. Why are so few members speaking up?

Nov 2, 2015 / John Nichols

On Bill de Blasio’s Endorsement of Hillary Clinton

On Bill de Blasio’s Endorsement of Hillary Clinton On Bill de Blasio’s Endorsement of Hillary Clinton

The mayor’s endorsement is understandable, but it could take pressure off Clinton to embrace progressive positions on economic issues.

Nov 1, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Even Hillary Clinton Thinks It’s Time to Investigate Exxon

Even Hillary Clinton Thinks It’s Time to Investigate Exxon Even Hillary Clinton Thinks It’s Time to Investigate Exxon

Lawmakers, candidates, and environmental groups are pressing the Department of Justice to probe the oil company’s role in sowing doubt about climate science.

Oct 30, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

GOP Debate

Ted Cruz Is Right: Let Limbaugh and Hannity Moderate a GOP Debate! Ted Cruz Is Right: Let Limbaugh and Hannity Moderate a GOP Debate!

Voters would get to see the way the conservative entertainment complex now controls the Republican Party.

Oct 30, 2015 / Joan Walsh

Paul Ryan

Paul Ryan, R-Wall Street Paul Ryan, R-Wall Street

The new speaker backs bank bailouts, risky investment schemes, and trade deals that have battered his hometown.

Oct 30, 2015 / John Nichols

GOP Debate

Why Conservatives Are Decrying ‘Media Bias’ in the Presidential Debates Why Conservatives Are Decrying ‘Media Bias’ in the Presidential Debates

Republicans have decided that the Democratic candidates got only softball questions, but that’s not true.

Oct 29, 2015 / Joshua Holland

GOP Debate

Republican Candidates Beat the Populist Drum Republican Candidates Beat the Populist Drum

Big, powerful, corrupt bureaucracy works only for the big, powerful, wealthy, and well-connected—says big, powerful, wealthy, well-connected former CEO.  

Oct 29, 2015 / D.D. Guttenplan

Jeb Bush speaks as Marco Rubio looks on during the October 28 Republican presidential debate.

Give Jeb Bush a ‘Warm Kiss’ Goodbye Give Jeb Bush a ‘Warm Kiss’ Goodbye

After last night’s sorry performance, expect more calls for Bush to exit the race.

Oct 29, 2015 / Joan Walsh

The Trouble With Jeremy Corbyn’s Mainstream Revolution

The Trouble With Jeremy Corbyn’s Mainstream Revolution The Trouble With Jeremy Corbyn’s Mainstream Revolution

His supporters are, as yet, anything but socialist zealots—and that’s gonna be a problem.

Oct 29, 2015 / Column / Gary Younge

Paul Ryan

Meet Paul Ryan, Media Darling. He’s Sensible, Serious, and Totally Made-Up. Meet Paul Ryan, Media Darling. He’s Sensible, Serious, and Totally Made-Up.

Fawning portrayals of the new House speaker insist he’s the Republicans’ savior. He’s not.

Oct 29, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman

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