Political Figures

If Elizabeth Warren Were Running for President, This Would Be Her Agenda

If Elizabeth Warren Were Running for President, This Would Be Her Agenda If Elizabeth Warren Were Running for President, This Would Be Her Agenda

She just provided a blueprint for how Democrats should attack continued financial reform.

Apr 16, 2015 / George Zornick

Hillary Clinton, Progressive Democrats Back ‘Fight for 15’ Protests

Hillary Clinton, Progressive Democrats Back ‘Fight for 15’ Protests Hillary Clinton, Progressive Democrats Back ‘Fight for 15’ Protests

The widespread protests Wednesday offered a critical test for politicians on whether to support the growing low-wage-worker movement.

Apr 16, 2015 / George Zornick

Hillary Clinton’s Newfound Populism Will Be Tested Early and Often

Hillary Clinton’s Newfound Populism Will Be Tested Early and Often Hillary Clinton’s Newfound Populism Will Be Tested Early and Often

From trade deals to living-wage campaigns to student-debt relief, whose side is candidate Clinton on?

Apr 14, 2015 / The Editors

Breaking: Leading House Democrat Will Oppose TPP Fast Track

Breaking: Leading House Democrat Will Oppose TPP Fast Track Breaking: Leading House Democrat Will Oppose TPP Fast Track

As trade legislation finally proceeds to a vote, a top Democrat announced he cannot support fast-track authority.

Apr 14, 2015 / George Zornick

Eduardo Galeano: A Prophet Who Looks Backward

Eduardo Galeano: A Prophet Who Looks Backward Eduardo Galeano: A Prophet Who Looks Backward

The late author influenced a whole generation of Latin American leftists. 

Apr 14, 2015 / Greg Grandin

Stanley Kutler Battled the ‘Luxuriant Privilege’ of Imperial Presidents

Stanley Kutler Battled the ‘Luxuriant Privilege’ of Imperial Presidents Stanley Kutler Battled the ‘Luxuriant Privilege’ of Imperial Presidents

The great historian of Watergate chased Nixon down, as part of a crusade against executive abuses.

Apr 8, 2015 / John Nichols

Did Comcast Ghostwrite Rahm Emanuel’s Letter to the FCC?

Did Comcast Ghostwrite Rahm Emanuel’s Letter to the FCC? Did Comcast Ghostwrite Rahm Emanuel’s Letter to the FCC?

The Chicago mayor’s office confirmed that Comcast advised Emanuel on how to support a proposed merger with Time Warner—but it is refusing to make the communication public.

Apr 1, 2015 / Spencer Woodman

It Is Very American to Ask if the Presidency Should Be Passed Between Entitled Families

It Is Very American to Ask if the Presidency Should Be Passed Between Entitled Families It Is Very American to Ask if the Presidency Should Be Passed Between Entitled Families

Martin O’Malley raises a fine concern about Bush-versus-Clinton politics.

Mar 30, 2015 / John Nichols

No, Elizabeth Warren Probably Shouldn’t Be Senate Majority Leader

No, Elizabeth Warren Probably Shouldn’t Be Senate Majority Leader No, Elizabeth Warren Probably Shouldn’t Be Senate Majority Leader

It's a tempting idea, but elevating Warren to the top Senate post is Mission Impossible.

Mar 27, 2015 / George Zornick

Advice for Hillary Clinton on Her Brother’s Bad Judgment

Advice for Hillary Clinton on Her Brother’s Bad Judgment Advice for Hillary Clinton on Her Brother’s Bad Judgment

Tony Rodham’s involvement in a gold-mining operation in Haiti is under scrutiny.

Mar 25, 2015 / John Cavanagh

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