Political Figures

Jane and Bernie Sanders speaking to a large crowd in California.

Biden May Now Be the Front-Runner, but Sanders’s Huge California Win Can’t Be Ignored Biden May Now Be the Front-Runner, but Sanders’s Huge California Win Can’t Be Ignored

The Vermont senator retains great power in the West, among Latinos, and in urban centers across the nation—and his key issues are now embedded in the Democratic Party.

Mar 4, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Mike Bloomberg Democratic Presidential candidate speaks during the 2020 launch Women for Mike at Sheraton New York

Bloomberg’s Campaign Threatens to Turn Our Elections Into an Auction Bloomberg’s Campaign Threatens to Turn Our Elections Into an Auction

In our broken campaign finance system, the barrier to running for office keeps getting higher.

Mar 3, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Constitution Requires a New Civic Reckoning

The Constitution Requires a New Civic Reckoning The Constitution Requires a New Civic Reckoning

There is much work to be done, but former and current civil servants condemning the Trump administration’s corruption restore faith that the work is possible.

Mar 3, 2020 / Russ Feingold

The Billionaire Class Is Counting on Super Tuesday to Stop Sanders

The Billionaire Class Is Counting on Super Tuesday to Stop Sanders The Billionaire Class Is Counting on Super Tuesday to Stop Sanders

But voters seem to like the idea of a candidate who threatens “the corporate wing of the Democratic Party.”

Mar 3, 2020 / John Nichols

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Donald Trump’s Climate Policy: ‘Get Your Mops and Buckets Ready’ Donald Trump’s Climate Policy: ‘Get Your Mops and Buckets Ready’

Election Day is eight months away. It’s time for national and local news to step up and give the climate crisis the visibility that the science demands.

Feb 28, 2020 / Mark Hertsgaard

Post Offices Are the Lifeblood of Rural America—Yet Bloomberg Dismisses Them as ‘Antiquated’

Post Offices Are the Lifeblood of Rural America—Yet Bloomberg Dismisses Them as ‘Antiquated’ Post Offices Are the Lifeblood of Rural America—Yet Bloomberg Dismisses Them as ‘Antiquated’

The billionaire’s glib Obama-era speeches and interviews regarding rural issues are a political liability.

Feb 28, 2020 / John Nichols

Bernie supporters at a rally, holding posters.

Why Is Bernie So Far Ahead in the California Primary? Organizing. Why Is Bernie So Far Ahead in the California Primary? Organizing.

His team has established a long-term presence in not only the big coastal cities but also small towns and communities in the Central Valley, the Inland Empire, and less media-visib...

Feb 28, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Tom Steyer’s South Carolina Support Isn’t Just About the Benjamins

Tom Steyer’s South Carolina Support Isn’t Just About the Benjamins Tom Steyer’s South Carolina Support Isn’t Just About the Benjamins

He’s also put in the time. Which is more than can be said for some Democrats.

Feb 27, 2020 / Kevin Alexander Gray

The President Poses a Clear and Present Danger to the First Amendment

The President Poses a Clear and Present Danger to the First Amendment The President Poses a Clear and Present Danger to the First Amendment

A Trump campaign suit against The New York Times shows how far he will take attacks on press freedom.

Feb 27, 2020 / John Nichols

Democratic Candidates Can Win by Getting Values Right

Democratic Candidates Can Win by Getting Values Right Democratic Candidates Can Win by Getting Values Right

What Bobby Kennedy’s 1968 campaign can teach 2020 candidates.

Feb 27, 2020 / Simon Greer and Richard D. Kahlenberg

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