Political Figures

Who Benefits From Biden’s Exit? Biden.

Who Benefits From Biden’s Exit? Biden. Who Benefits From Biden’s Exit? Biden.

By becoming a factor in a presidential race he was not running, the vice president increased his stature and influence.

Oct 21, 2015 / John Nichols

Paul Ryan confers with an aide.

Paul Ryan Was Already Rejected for a Leadership Position—by the Voters Paul Ryan Was Already Rejected for a Leadership Position—by the Voters

Paul Ryan demands unwavering support for House speaker. But if this “young gun” is the GOP’s “only hope,” the party’s in even bigger trouble than it seems.

Oct 21, 2015 / John Nichols

US NATO Ukraine

Is the US Abetting World Order or Disorder? Is the US Abetting World Order or Disorder?

How the “sulking superpower” is resisting peaceful outcomes from Syria to Ukraine.

Oct 21, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Two States, Two Competing Futures for Voting Rights in America

Two States, Two Competing Futures for Voting Rights in America Two States, Two Competing Futures for Voting Rights in America

Republicans will eventually have to reckon with a country that is more diverse, more compassionate and more progressive.

Oct 20, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Democratic presidential debate Las Vegas

After One Good Debate, Democrats Need to Schedule a Lot More of Them After One Good Debate, Democrats Need to Schedule a Lot More of Them

Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is right: Democrats must display a “greater engagement in our democratic process at a critical time.”

Oct 16, 2015 / John Nichols

Barbara Lee

Obama Just Signed a Blank Check for Endless War in Afghanistan Obama Just Signed a Blank Check for Endless War in Afghanistan

And one congresswoman is not having it.

Oct 15, 2015 / John Nichols

How Bernie Changed the Democratic Debate

How Bernie Changed the Democratic Debate How Bernie Changed the Democratic Debate

The other candidates followed his lead, and leaned left.

Oct 14, 2015 / The Editors

October 14, 1962: The Cuban Missile Crisis Begins

October 14, 1962: The Cuban Missile Crisis Begins October 14, 1962: The Cuban Missile Crisis Begins

“Thermonuclear war is not, as the world has been saying, unthinkable; quite the contrary, it is perfectly thinkable. Let no one mistake the fact.”

Oct 14, 2015 / Richard Kreitner

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders

How the Populist Moment Will Shape the Debates How the Populist Moment Will Shape the Debates

The moment and the movements shaping it.

Oct 13, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Democrat candidates

5 Tough Questions for Tonight’s Democratic Debate 5 Tough Questions for Tonight’s Democratic Debate

Let’s talk about making the “gig economy” fair, creating a postal bank, congressional authorization for war, and helping, rather than harming, immigrants.

Oct 13, 2015 / John Nichols

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