Bernie in the Lion’s Den Bernie in the Lion’s Den
The socialist senator from Vermont wasn’t exactly eaten alive at Jerry Falwell’s Liberty University in Lynchburg.
Sep 14, 2015 / D.D. Guttenplan
September 14, 1901: Theodore Roosevelt Becomes President September 14, 1901: Theodore Roosevelt Becomes President
“The outline of the President's policy telegraphed from Buffalo is as encouraging for what it omits as for what it contains...The spirit of Jingoism is not only wanting from it, bu...
Sep 14, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
Nashville Elects a Mayor Who Is Serious About Jobs, Wages, Poverty Nashville Elects a Mayor Who Is Serious About Jobs, Wages, Poverty
A candidate who trusted the intelligence of voters wins a decisive victory.
Sep 11, 2015 / John Nichols
Hillary Clinton Isn’t the First Government Official to Send Secret Messages Hillary Clinton Isn’t the First Government Official to Send Secret Messages
From Hoover’s FBI to George W. Bush’s White House, officials have been hiding their communications for decades.
Sep 10, 2015 / Athan G. Theoharis
The New Mayor of Barcelona Tells Us Her Plans for a Radical City The New Mayor of Barcelona Tells Us Her Plans for a Radical City
Once an activist, can Ada Colau make her vision a reality?
Sep 10, 2015 / Elia Gran
What Candidates Talk About When They Talk About Inequality What Candidates Talk About When They Talk About Inequality
Americans are deeply worried about wealth and income gaps. But the issue evinces only confusion on the campaign trail.
Sep 10, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman
Has Russia Been Right All Along About the ‘Arab Spring’? Has Russia Been Right All Along About the ‘Arab Spring’?
If so, why is Washington opposed to Moscow’s help in the war against ISIS?
Sep 9, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen
John Kasich Is No Moderate When It Comes to Abortion Rights John Kasich Is No Moderate When It Comes to Abortion Rights
Unless a federal judge steps in, Cincinnati could become the largest metro area in the United States without access to abortion.
Sep 8, 2015 / Dani McClain
Why Having More Debates Is Good for Clinton Why Having More Debates Is Good for Clinton
The lack of debates is already inflicting needless damage on Clinton and the Democrats.
Sep 8, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
September 8, 1935: Senator Huey Long, ‘The Kingfish,’ Is Fatally Shot in Baton Rouge September 8, 1935: Senator Huey Long, ‘The Kingfish,’ Is Fatally Shot in Baton Rouge
“His was a little dictatorship in domain, but it was grim and vengeful in spirit, and it was a sensational challenge to democracy.”
Sep 8, 2015 / Richard Kreitner