What We Can Learn From Eleanor Roosevelt in a Time of Xenophobia What We Can Learn From Eleanor Roosevelt in a Time of Xenophobia
Less than ten days after Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, Eleanor Roosevelt challenged the American people not to give in to their fear.
Feb 5, 2016 / David B. Woolner
What Clinton and Sanders Got Wrong at Thursday’s Debate What Clinton and Sanders Got Wrong at Thursday’s Debate
Her Wall Street answers remain politically tone-deaf, while his foreign-policy approach is still alarmingly vague.
Feb 5, 2016 / Joan Walsh
Last Night’s Debate Revealed How Much Sanders and Clinton Should Learn From Each Other Last Night’s Debate Revealed How Much Sanders and Clinton Should Learn From Each Other
Sanders needs to learn to think on his feet. Clinton needs to learn how to damage Sanders without denigrating the goals she claims they share.
Feb 5, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
President Obama: Islamophobia Is Not American President Obama: Islamophobia Is Not American
In the president’s first visit to a US mosque, he condemned the anti-Muslim rhetoric sweeping the Republican presidential campaign.
Feb 4, 2016 / John Nichols
Finally, Obama Visits an American Mosque Finally, Obama Visits an American Mosque
“You fit in here,” the president told American Muslims in a rebuke to growing anti-Muslim bigotry.
Feb 4, 2016 / Ali Gharib
How Sanders Has Transformed the Democratic Race How Sanders Has Transformed the Democratic Race
Clinton eked out her narrow victory only because she adopted Bernie’s populist message. Both she and the Democratic Party have now welcomed his call for more debates.
Feb 4, 2016 / Editorial / The Editors
Meet the Next Elizabeth Warrens Now Running for Congress Meet the Next Elizabeth Warrens Now Running for Congress
From Zephyr Teachout to Pramila Jayapal to Lucy Flores, these women are ardent activists, deep thinkers, and champions of fundamental reform.
Feb 4, 2016 / Beneath the Radar / John Nichols
Why Have I (Almost) Always Voted for the Male Candidate? Why Have I (Almost) Always Voted for the Male Candidate?
I’ve had many chances to cast a ballot for a woman in primary races. I had plenty of reasons why I shouldn’t.
Feb 4, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Donald Trump Becomes the GOP’s Newest Voter-Fraud Fraudster Donald Trump Becomes the GOP’s Newest Voter-Fraud Fraudster
Trump accuses Cruz of stealing the Iowa caucus, but the roots of the GOP’s voter-fraud crusade go much deeper.
Feb 3, 2016 / Ari Berman
Don’t Expect Ted Cruz to Moderate Any Time Soon Don’t Expect Ted Cruz to Moderate Any Time Soon
A looming primary day in the Deep South is a golden opportunity for the Texas Senator.
Feb 2, 2016 / George Zornick