Political Figures

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Peru’s Elections May Signal What’s Ahead for the United States in November Peru’s Elections May Signal What’s Ahead for the United States in November

They were offered the choice between a neoliberal technocrat and a right-wing demagogue–does that sound familiar?

Jul 18, 2016 / Greg Grandin

Hillary Speaking to audience

What’s Wrong With the Democratic Platform What’s Wrong With the Democratic Platform

It has good language on many issues, but it lacks an overarching vision.

Jul 15, 2016 / John Nichols

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The Only Thing Ruth Bader Ginsburg Did Wrong Was Apologize The Only Thing Ruth Bader Ginsburg Did Wrong Was Apologize

Who is better positioned to call Donald Trump out as a “faker” ignorant of the constitutional values that bind us together?

Jul 15, 2016 / James D. Zirin

Mike Pence introduces Trump

Trump Pick Pence Is a Right-Wing Political Careerist Who Desperately Wants Out of Indiana Trump Pick Pence Is a Right-Wing Political Careerist Who Desperately Wants Out of Indiana

A Limbaugh-loving, Koch-connected member of the corporate conservative political establishment.

Jul 14, 2016 / John Nichols

Israel Settlement

As Israel Drifts Further to the Right, ‘Haaretz’ Remains a Beacon for the Left As Israel Drifts Further to the Right, ‘Haaretz’ Remains a Beacon for the Left

The daily paper is thriving, in part by shining a light in places many would prefer not to see.

Jul 14, 2016 / Column / Eric Alterman

Notorious RBG Drops a Truth Bomb

Notorious RBG Drops a Truth Bomb Notorious RBG Drops a Truth Bomb

Donald Trump is a faker who will say whatever comes into his head.

Jul 13, 2016 / John Nichols

What Kind of a Conservative Is Theresa May?

What Kind of a Conservative Is Theresa May? What Kind of a Conservative Is Theresa May?

The new Tory prime minister talks tough on immigration, while mouthing Labour’s lines on the downtrodden.

Jul 13, 2016 / Maria Margaronis

Bernie Sanders Is Really, Really Determined to Stop Trump

Bernie Sanders Is Really, Really Determined to Stop Trump Bernie Sanders Is Really, Really Determined to Stop Trump

The insurgent, who on Tuesday endorsed Hillary Clinton, has left no doubt about which side he is on when it comes to preventing a right-wing Republican presidency.

Jul 11, 2016 / John Nichols

Drumpf musical

Drumpf: The Musical Drumpf: The Musical

The story of the real-estate mogul’s rise through the 2016 Republican primary slog.

Jul 11, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Hillary VP Tim Kaine

The Best Veep Pick for Hillary Clinton Is a Person of Color The Best Veep Pick for Hillary Clinton Is a Person of Color

Clinton owes her campaign to the people of color who have overwhelmingly voted for her, and her pick for vice president should recognize that.

Jul 8, 2016 / Steve Phillips

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