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How Sanders Has Transformed the Democratic Race How Sanders Has Transformed the Democratic Race

Clinton eked out her narrow victory only because she adopted Bernie’s populist message. Both she and the Democratic Party have now welcomed his call for more debates.

Feb 4, 2016 / The Editors

Senator Pramila Jayapal

Meet the Next Elizabeth Warrens Now Running for Congress Meet the Next Elizabeth Warrens Now Running for Congress

From Zephyr Teachout to Pramila Jayapal to Lucy Flores, these women are ardent activists, deep thinkers, and champions of fundamental reform.

Feb 4, 2016 / John Nichols

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Letters From the February 22, 2016, Issue Letters From the February 22, 2016, Issue

Responses to our endorsement of Bernie Sanders for president.

Feb 4, 2016 / Our Readers

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‘Can Anybody Tell Me Why the Governor of Michigan Is Not Here Today?’ ‘Can Anybody Tell Me Why the Governor of Michigan Is Not Here Today?’

Flint residents rode buses overnight to tell Congress about how the water crisis has upended their lives. Their governor was conspicuously absent.

Feb 3, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter

Making Excuses for Trump Is Now the Fun Part of ‘Morning Joe’

Making Excuses for Trump Is Now the Fun Part of ‘Morning Joe’ Making Excuses for Trump Is Now the Fun Part of ‘Morning Joe’

While most media finally get to call Trump a loser out loud, Joe and Mika stand by their man.

Feb 3, 2016 / Leslie Savan

To Fix the Racial Wealth Gap, We Need Solutions That Sound Radical

To Fix the Racial Wealth Gap, We Need Solutions That Sound Radical To Fix the Racial Wealth Gap, We Need Solutions That Sound Radical

If progressives want to improve the conditions in underserved and underdeveloped communities, then bigger and bolder policy solutions are required.

Feb 3, 2016 / Steve Phillips

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Donald Trump Becomes the GOP’s Newest Voter-Fraud Fraudster Donald Trump Becomes the GOP’s Newest Voter-Fraud Fraudster

Trump accuses Cruz of stealing the Iowa caucus, but the roots of the GOP’s voter-fraud crusade go much deeper.

Feb 3, 2016 / Ari Berman

Donald Trump greets his fans at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa; Hillary Clinton with supporters at a campaign stop in West Columbia.

South Carolina’s Democratic and Republican Primaries Are Taking Place in Parallel Universes South Carolina’s Democratic and Republican Primaries Are Taking Place in Parallel Universes

And race, as always, is the dividing line.

Feb 3, 2016 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan

Senator Ted Cruz

Don’t Expect Ted Cruz to Moderate Any Time Soon Don’t Expect Ted Cruz to Moderate Any Time Soon

A looming primary day in the Deep South is a golden opportunity for the Texas Senator.

Feb 2, 2016 / George Zornick

Democratic presidential candidate Sanders greets students after a town hall meeting with students at George Mason University in Fairfax

How Bernie Sanders Is Challenging a Downsized Politics of Excluded Alternatives How Bernie Sanders Is Challenging a Downsized Politics of Excluded Alternatives

Why we need a grown-up conversation about taxes.

Feb 2, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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