Political Figures

A picture of Abdul El-Sayed during a debate

‘We’ve Got to Stop Apologizing for What We Believe In’: A Q&A With Abdul El-Sayed ‘We’ve Got to Stop Apologizing for What We Believe In’: A Q&A With Abdul El-Sayed

The Democratic candidate for governor of Michigan discusses the viability of progressive politics in the Midwest.

Aug 3, 2018 / Q&A / Joseph Hogan

Ron Dellums

Ron Dellums Maintained a ‘Relentless Faith in Our Ability to Make a Better World’ Ron Dellums Maintained a ‘Relentless Faith in Our Ability to Make a Better World’

The former congressman, who has died at 82, was a proud battler for peace and justice who took the activism of the streets to Congress.

Jul 30, 2018 / John Nichols

Protesters rip an electoral poster of president Jovenel Moïse

Amid an Uprising, Can Haitian President Jovenel Moïse Deliver on His Promises? Amid an Uprising, Can Haitian President Jovenel Moïse Deliver on His Promises?

Haiti’s “Banana Man” compared himself to Trump—he was more right than we realized.

Jul 27, 2018 / Jake Johnston

DSA High School

Whom Is the DSA Reaching? The Teens. Whom Is the DSA Reaching? The Teens.

Since Ocasio-Cortez’s win, a surge of YDSA members from high schools around the country want to organize chapters at their schools.

Jul 26, 2018 / StudentNation / Abdullah Shihipar

What’s Next After Trump’s Worst Week: Joan Walsh

What’s Next After Trump’s Worst Week: Joan Walsh What’s Next After Trump’s Worst Week: Joan Walsh

Plus, David Cole on Brett Kavanaugh and Michael Kazin on Jimmy Carter.

Jul 26, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Kem Monovithya

‘The Election Is a Sham’: A Q&A With Cambodian Opposition Leader Kem Monovithya ‘The Election Is a Sham’: A Q&A With Cambodian Opposition Leader Kem Monovithya

Cambodians head to the polls on July 29, but there is no viable opposition left on the ballot.

Jul 26, 2018 / Q&A / Safiya Charles

Mitch McConnell, Paul Ryan, and Kevin McCarthy

Russiagate Is Far Wider Than Trump and His Inner Circle Russiagate Is Far Wider Than Trump and His Inner Circle

It isn’t just the story of a few corrupt officials, or even a corrupt president. It’s the story of a corrupt Republican Party.

Jul 17, 2018 / David Klion

Trump and Putin at Helsinki Summit

When Will These Republicans Act to Safeguard Our Elections? When Will These Republicans Act to Safeguard Our Elections?

Trump’s comments alongside Putin were rightly condemned, but words don’t count for much. We need action.

Jul 16, 2018 / John Nichols

Make America Great Again

Make America Great Again Make America Great Again

Ripping success.

Jul 13, 2018 / OppArt / Rob Jacobs

Trump and Putin at G20

Summitgate and the Campaign vs. ‘Peace’ Summitgate and the Campaign vs. ‘Peace’

Not surprisingly, Trump’s meetings with NATO and Putin are being portrayed as ominous events by Russiagaters.

Jul 11, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

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