Political Figures

Russian White House after shelling

Russia’s Unlearned Lessons From the Failed Revolt of 1993 Russia’s Unlearned Lessons From the Failed Revolt of 1993

Twenty-five years ago, a nascent democracy died.

Oct 19, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina

Trump Putin Vietnam

Inconvenient Thoughts on Cold War and Other News Inconvenient Thoughts on Cold War and Other News

Intelligence agencies, Nikki Haley, sanctions, and public opinion.

Oct 17, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

Flooding in Paris

Why Aren’t the Media Covering Climate Change All Day, Every Day? Why Aren’t the Media Covering Climate Change All Day, Every Day?

The distractions are relentless.

Oct 16, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Damn It, Joe Biden and Michelle Obama, Stop Rehabilitating George W. Bush!

Damn It, Joe Biden and Michelle Obama, Stop Rehabilitating George W. Bush! Damn It, Joe Biden and Michelle Obama, Stop Rehabilitating George W. Bush!

Biden’s decision to present Bush with a medal is more than just shameful.

Oct 15, 2018 / Steven W. Thrasher

Feinstein Behind a Door

Is Senator Dianne Feinstein Really Vulnerable This Fall? Is Senator Dianne Feinstein Really Vulnerable This Fall?

She’s the establishment favorite, but as Democratic challenger Kevin de León notes, “Americans are tired of the same old, same old.”

Oct 12, 2018 / Sasha Abramsky

GOT SANITY?

GOT SANITY? GOT SANITY?

The majority of our country has developed lactose intolerance.

Oct 12, 2018 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

Congress Needs Radicals Like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Congress Needs Radicals Like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Congress Needs Radicals Like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Establishing a forceful left caucus in Congress might be even more important than picking the perfect Democratic nominee for president.

Oct 11, 2018 / Waleed Shahid

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Thumbs Up

A Blue Wave Next Month Could Be the Start of a Progressive Sea Change A Blue Wave Next Month Could Be the Start of a Progressive Sea Change

If Democrats flip the House, the Congressional Progressive Caucus will have the leaders, agenda, and institutional muscle to drive the debate.

Oct 9, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Red Square in Moscow

More Cold War Extremism and Crises More Cold War Extremism and Crises

Overshadowed by the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings, US-Russian relations grow ever more perilous.

Oct 3, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

Bernie Sanders Grabbed the Bully Pulpit and Refused to Let Go Until Amazon Hiked Wages

Bernie Sanders Grabbed the Bully Pulpit and Refused to Let Go Until Amazon Hiked Wages Bernie Sanders Grabbed the Bully Pulpit and Refused to Let Go Until Amazon Hiked Wages

The senator’s crusade to improve conditions at the online retailer demanded accountability from Jeff Bezos and the billionaire class.

Oct 2, 2018 / John Nichols

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