Political Figures

Marine Le Pen sings national anthem

France’s National Front Draws Strength From Brexit France’s National Front Draws Strength From Brexit

The party has long shrouded racism in the language of “self-determination”—now, they feel vindicated.

Aug 5, 2016 / Richard Wolin

Donald Trump and Paul Ryan splitscreen

Trump and Ryan Deserve Each Other Trump and Ryan Deserve Each Other

Ryan legitimized Trump, and now he’s getting what he deserves.

Aug 5, 2016 / John Nichols

NSA Headquarters

We Should Be Shocked, Shocked, at Reports of Russian Interference in US Elections We Should Be Shocked, Shocked, at Reports of Russian Interference in US Elections

Because, you know, it’s not as if Washington has ever done the same thing to other countries.

Aug 3, 2016 / William Greider

Pramila Jayapal speaking

Pramila Jayapal Just Scored One of the Biggest Progressive Victories of 2016 Pramila Jayapal Just Scored One of the Biggest Progressive Victories of 2016

She was one of the first congressional candidates this year to earn an endorsement from Bernie Sanders.

Aug 3, 2016 / John Nichols

Khizr Khan holds copy of Constitution

The Party of the Constitution Versus the Party of the Authoritarian The Party of the Constitution Versus the Party of the Authoritarian

Trump has no respect for equal protection under the law, but the American voters do.

Aug 2, 2016 / John Nichols

We Need a Big Debate About Serious Issues, Not a New Cold War

We Need a Big Debate About Serious Issues, Not a New Cold War We Need a Big Debate About Serious Issues, Not a New Cold War

In their zeal to defeat Trump, Democrats are getting in the gutter with him—and as a result are on the verge of becoming the Cold War party.

Aug 2, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Sherrod Brown Speaks

Sherrod Brown Teaches Democrats How to Demolish Trump’s False-Prophet Populism Sherrod Brown Teaches Democrats How to Demolish Trump’s False-Prophet Populism

The senator from Ohio is the real deal. And that made his convention criticism of Donald Trump exceptionally authentic and effective.

Jul 29, 2016 / John Nichols

Jeremy Corbyn

The Labour Party’s Spectacular Self-Destruction The Labour Party’s Spectacular Self-Destruction

The establishment would rather gut the party than allow Jeremy Corbyn to lead it.

Jul 29, 2016 / Column / Gary Younge

How Bernie Sanders Lost the Platform Fight Over Israel

How Bernie Sanders Lost the Platform Fight Over Israel How Bernie Sanders Lost the Platform Fight Over Israel

Despite the best efforts of his delegates, the Democratic Party platform does not mention Israel’s occupation or its settlements.

Jul 28, 2016 / Ali Gharib

Why President Obama and Tim Kaine ‘Feel the Bern’

Why President Obama and Tim Kaine ‘Feel the Bern’ Why President Obama and Tim Kaine ‘Feel the Bern’

The president and the vice-presidential nominee recognize that talking about Bernie Sanders is smart politics.

Jul 28, 2016 / John Nichols

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