Political Ideologies

Congressional Progessive Caucus

Taking It to the States Taking It to the States

State and local government is where the next generation of progressive voices will emerge.

Nov 22, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Rand Paul addresses supporters in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Rand Paul Will ‘Do Whatever It Takes’ to Block Donald Trump’s Hawkish Secretary of State Picks Rand Paul Will ‘Do Whatever It Takes’ to Block Donald Trump’s Hawkish Secretary of State Picks

Senator Rand Paul emerges as a sharp critic of John Bolton, Rudy Giuliani, and other “unrepentant” supporters of the Iraq War and new fights with Iran.

Nov 21, 2016 / John Nichols

Mike Pompeo

The Koch Brothers’ Favorite Congressman Will Be in Charge of the CIA The Koch Brothers’ Favorite Congressman Will Be in Charge of the CIA

Mike Pompeo is an extremist who stokes fears of Muslims and talks of executing Edward Snowden.

Nov 18, 2016 / John Nichols

Jeff Sessions

Jeff Sessions, Trump’s Pick for Attorney General, Is a Fierce Opponent of Civil Rights Jeff Sessions, Trump’s Pick for Attorney General, Is a Fierce Opponent of Civil Rights

He wrongly prosecuted black activists for voter fraud, was blocked from a judgeship because of racist statements, and opposed the Voting Rights Act.

Nov 18, 2016 / Ari Berman

Stephen Bannon

Tell Congress: Fight the Appointment of Stephen Bannon Tell Congress: Fight the Appointment of Stephen Bannon

A white nationalist has no place in the White House.

Nov 17, 2016 / NationAction

Trump in Albany

Why the Working Class and the Left Fail as a Couple and What to Do About It Why the Working Class and the Left Fail as a Couple and What to Do About It

We have a lot to work out. 

Nov 17, 2016 / Sara Niccoli

DNC chairs

The Candidates for DNC Chair Should Debate Each Other in Public The Candidates for DNC Chair Should Debate Each Other in Public

Coming off of a scalding loss, the whole party—and not just the insiders at the top—needs to hear the plans of the men and women who would lead it.

Nov 17, 2016 / Joan Walsh

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Rudolph Giuliani Can’t Stand the Constitution Rudolph Giuliani Can’t Stand the Constitution

Remember when he was mayor?  

Nov 17, 2016 / Alex S. Vitale

Applying for a White House Job

Applying for a White House Job Applying for a White House Job

The résumé shows Muslim-hating? Good. Misogyny? That wins some points for men. And bashing immigrants is quite a plus. The model here is Jean-Marie Le Pen.

Nov 17, 2016 / Calvin Trillin

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Letters From the December 5-12, 2016, Issue Letters From the December 5-12, 2016, Issue

Radical soul… All hail Gary Younge… Foresight is 20/20… True fraudsters… Trump’s cheerleaders… Cold war, hot mess… And still women rise…

Nov 17, 2016 / Our Readers

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