Elizabeth Warren for Vice President? Yes, That’s Possible Elizabeth Warren for Vice President? Yes, That’s Possible
No one does a better job of taking apart “thin-skinned, racist bully” Donald Trump.
Jun 10, 2016 / John Nichols
Muhammad Ali’s Funeral Was His Last Act of Resistance Muhammad Ali’s Funeral Was His Last Act of Resistance
The powerful gather in Louisville to pay their respects to someone they tried to destroy, but couldn’t.
Jun 10, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Donald Trump Isn’t a ‘Gifted Amateur,’ He’s a Racist Saboteur Donald Trump Isn’t a ‘Gifted Amateur,’ He’s a Racist Saboteur
Let’s call out Newt Gingrich’s comments for the cretinous gibberish they are.
Jun 9, 2016 / Sasha Abramsky
Why Trump Now? It’s the Empire, Stupid Why Trump Now? It’s the Empire, Stupid
Amid the wreckage of the Iraq War and the Great Recession, he speaks to a constituency that sees the frontier and outward expansion as peril rather than possibility.
Jun 9, 2016 / Greg Grandin
Why Is American Democracy So Broken, and Can It Be Fixed? Why Is American Democracy So Broken, and Can It Be Fixed?
The 1 percent never took over American politics. They had control all along.
Jun 9, 2016 / Feature / Roslyn Fuller
5 Things Hillary Can Do to Win Over Bernie’s Supporters 5 Things Hillary Can Do to Win Over Bernie’s Supporters
Clinton will need them to beat Trump—and winning them over is both smart politics and policy.
Jun 8, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
Hillary Clinton Makes History Hillary Clinton Makes History
She still has to convince skeptics that being the first woman presidential nominee from a major party matters.
Jun 8, 2016 / Joan Walsh
How Expanding Social Security Went From ‘Economic Fantasy’ to Mainstream Talking Point in 3 Short Years How Expanding Social Security Went From ‘Economic Fantasy’ to Mainstream Talking Point in 3 Short Years
Just a few years ago we were on the road to dramatic cuts. Here’s how activists and their congressional allies changed that.
Jun 7, 2016 / Stephanie Taylor
‘Textbook’ Racism Is Not a Deal Breaker for Paul Ryan ‘Textbook’ Racism Is Not a Deal Breaker for Paul Ryan
The speaker says Donald Trump’s remarks “should be absolutely disavowed.” And he says he is still backing Trump. Huh?
Jun 7, 2016 / John Nichols
Clinton May Take the Nomination, but Sanders Has Won the Debate Clinton May Take the Nomination, but Sanders Has Won the Debate
Sanders hasn’t merely won a seat at the table—he’s started a sea change in Democratic politics.
Jun 7, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel