Political Figures

Bernie Sanders Is Rising on the Strength of His Anti-War Stance

Bernie Sanders Is Rising on the Strength of His Anti-War Stance Bernie Sanders Is Rising on the Strength of His Anti-War Stance

With Sanders rising in the polls since he ardently opposed war with Iran, Ro Khanna says, “Anti-war is not just good substance. It’s good politics.”

Jan 28, 2020 / John Nichols

Elizabeth Warren Got More Than an Endorsement From ‘The Des Moines Register’

Elizabeth Warren Got More Than an Endorsement From ‘The Des Moines Register’ Elizabeth Warren Got More Than an Endorsement From ‘The Des Moines Register’

The paper offered a theory for how to frame the campaign going forward: “[Warren’s] ideas aren’t radical. They are right.”

Jan 27, 2020 / John Nichols

John Bolton and a map

Bolton’s Bombshell Will Take Time to Explode Bolton’s Bombshell Will Take Time to Explode

Revelations from Bolton’s new book make congressional Republicans look like accomplices.

Jan 27, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Mark Pocan Makes the Case That Sanders Is the Electable Candidate

Mark Pocan Makes the Case That Sanders Is the Electable Candidate Mark Pocan Makes the Case That Sanders Is the Electable Candidate

The Congressional Progressive Caucus cochair says Sanders can win Wisconsin and the other upper Midwest battleground states.

Jan 25, 2020 / John Nichols

Trump Saudi Arms Deal

Impeachment Shouldn’t Overshadow Saudi Scandals Impeachment Shouldn’t Overshadow Saudi Scandals

Mohammed bin Salman is out of control and has Trump’s protection. Democrats should ask why.

Jan 24, 2020 / Jeet Heer

The Biden Campaign Pushed Iowa Staffers to Drive in Dangerous Weather

The Biden Campaign Pushed Iowa Staffers to Drive in Dangerous Weather The Biden Campaign Pushed Iowa Staffers to Drive in Dangerous Weather

Leaked messages show staffers worrying about their safety on Iowa’s icy roads.

Jan 24, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

NFL Player Justin Jackson: ‘40 Years of Neoliberalism Has Brought Our Country to the Brink’

NFL Player Justin Jackson: ‘40 Years of Neoliberalism Has Brought Our Country to the Brink’ NFL Player Justin Jackson: ‘40 Years of Neoliberalism Has Brought Our Country to the Brink’

Justin Jackson is creating space for himself this election year as an unapologetic “Berniecrat” with a progressive critique of what ails this country.

Jan 24, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and husband Mike Kelly

12 States Where Democrats Could Flip the Senate 12 States Where Democrats Could Flip the Senate

This November, Republicans are in danger of losing seats across the land—especially in Arizona, Colorado, and Georgia.

Jan 23, 2020 / Steve Phillips

Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue

Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue

A brazen president brags about obstruction of Congress and thwarting the system of checks and balances.

Jan 22, 2020 / John Nichols

Kenneth Starr and Alan Dershowitz

Trump’s Tainted Legal Team Will Help Him Debase the Impeachment Process Trump’s Tainted Legal Team Will Help Him Debase the Impeachment Process

Picking Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr proves Trump wants impeachment to be a circus.

Jan 21, 2020 / Jeet Heer

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