Tell the Election Success Stories, Too Tell the Election Success Stories, Too
As we look to 2016, it’s important to recognize the positive actions taken toward more democratic elections.
Mar 25, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Ted Cruz’s Biggest Liability Is Probably His Constant Lying Ted Cruz’s Biggest Liability Is Probably His Constant Lying
Conservatives love Cruz’s brand of “truth” telling—but will it come back to haunt him?
Mar 23, 2015 / George Zornick
Martin O’Malley Sounds Like He’s Running Martin O’Malley Sounds Like He’s Running
Amid the attention to Hillary Clinton’s e-mail account, Martin O’Malley emerges as a possible Democratic candidate.
Mar 17, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Does It Matter That Hillary Clinton Deleted Her E-Mails? Does It Matter That Hillary Clinton Deleted Her E-Mails?
Why might Clinton have chosen to bring on the perception problems that come with deleting e-mail?
Mar 12, 2015 / George Zornick
Clinton’s E-mail Mess Shows We Need a Primary, Not a Coronation Clinton’s E-mail Mess Shows We Need a Primary, Not a Coronation
It’s way too early to bet the future of the country on the Clintons’ ability to avoid scandal.
Mar 4, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg
CPAC, On Script CPAC, On Script
As long as the GOP can put a patina of reasonableness over its conservative ideology, its candidates stand a chance.
Mar 4, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg
Early Returns Early Returns
Paul is first, Walker second in CPAC straw vote. —News reports Oh, mirror, mirror on the wall, Just who’s the rightmost of them all? Yes, CPAC’s survey picked Rand Paul, But Walker managed to enthrall A host of cuckoos in that hall. Can either of them, come next fall, Retain Big Mo and thus forestall The latest Bush to be on call? For he brings with him to this brawl A signed-up big-bucks cash cabal.
Mar 4, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Scott Walker, Science and Iowa Scott Walker, Science and Iowa
“When he was asked about his belief in evolution, Mr. Walker said, ‘I’m going to punt on that one.’” — The New York Times In Iowa, the GOP contains A bloc of folks convinced that Darwin’s wrong. So when the subject’s raised, it’s no surprise If every candidate is fourth and long.
Feb 25, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
If Congress Passes Obama’s War Request, It Authorizes Operations in All These Countries If Congress Passes Obama’s War Request, It Authorizes Operations in All These Countries
There are no geographic boundaries in Obama’s proposed AUMF, and ISIL “affiliates” are popping up everywhere.
Feb 20, 2015 / George Zornick
Libertarian Medicine From Rand Paul, MD Libertarian Medicine From Rand Paul, MD
Senator Rand Paul, a doctor, says the measles vaccine can cause “profound mental disorders.” —News reports On vaccines, Paul says that what should be conceded Is state-imposed treatment leaves freedom impeded. One hopes parents know, lest this doofus be heeded, A second opinion in this case is needed.
Feb 11, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin