Is Trump’s Style of Politics the New Normal for the GOP? Is Trump’s Style of Politics the New Normal for the GOP?
Trump’s policies are repellent, but the real danger comes from the acceptance of menace and ridicule as substitutes for political debate.
Jul 27, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
How Hillary Clinton Made History How Hillary Clinton Made History
Throughout her career, she’s won over rivals, critics, even enemies. That’s how a woman has to do it.
Jul 27, 2016 / Joan Walsh
The Democratic Convention Is Highlighting the Difference Between Electoral and Movement Politics The Democratic Convention Is Highlighting the Difference Between Electoral and Movement Politics
Elected officials operate within the parameters of possibility. Movement politics is about redefining those parameters.
Jul 27, 2016 / Bruce Shapiro
Against Neo-McCarthyism Against Neo-McCarthyism
In their eagerness to defeat Trump, liberal pundits are reviving a damaging discourse.
Jul 27, 2016 / The Editors
Neo-McCarthyism and Olympic Politics as More Evidence of a New Cold War Neo-McCarthyism and Olympic Politics as More Evidence of a New Cold War
McCarthyism was a characteristic feature of the preceding Cold War, but now it is coming from liberals, even from the Clinton campaign.
Jul 27, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
The Delegate Who Has Known Bernie Sanders Longest Is Very Proud to Vote for His Younger Brother The Delegate Who Has Known Bernie Sanders Longest Is Very Proud to Vote for His Younger Brother
Lawrence Sanders has come from Britain to cast a Democrats Abroad delegate vote for a fellow progressive.
Jul 26, 2016 / John Nichols
Hillary Clinton Can Become the Real Candidate of Change Hillary Clinton Can Become the Real Candidate of Change
Clinton needs to go bold: using her experience and competence as the basis for laying out a big agenda for change that can help build enthusiasm and turnout.
Jul 26, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Is Hillary Ready for a Progressive ‘Realignment’? Is Hillary Ready for a Progressive ‘Realignment’?
As she accepts the Democratic presidential nomination, Clinton confronts a once-in-a-generation moment.
Jul 25, 2016 / Mark Green
The GOP Had a Lousy Convention, but That’s Fine by Donald Trump The GOP Had a Lousy Convention, but That’s Fine by Donald Trump
Republicans underestimated Trump. Democrats cannot afford to make the same mistake.
Jul 22, 2016 / John Nichols
If Trump’s Speech Sounded Familiar, That’s Because Nixon Gave It First If Trump’s Speech Sounded Familiar, That’s Because Nixon Gave It First
Donald Trump’s law-and-order message is strikingly similar to the speech Richard Nixon delivered in 1968.
Jul 21, 2016 / John Nichols