Government

Post Offices Are the Lifeblood of Rural America—Yet Bloomberg Dismisses Them as ‘Antiquated’

Post Offices Are the Lifeblood of Rural America—Yet Bloomberg Dismisses Them as ‘Antiquated’ Post Offices Are the Lifeblood of Rural America—Yet Bloomberg Dismisses Them as ‘Antiquated’

The billionaire’s glib Obama-era speeches and interviews regarding rural issues are a political liability.

Feb 28, 2020 / John Nichols

Bernie supporters at a rally, holding posters.

Why Is Bernie So Far Ahead in the California Primary? Organizing. Why Is Bernie So Far Ahead in the California Primary? Organizing.

His team has established a long-term presence in not only the big coastal cities but also small towns and communities in the Central Valley, the Inland Empire, and less media-visib...

Feb 28, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Donald Trump

American Democracy Is Unraveling Before Our Eyes American Democracy Is Unraveling Before Our Eyes

Whether it be impeachment, presidential primaries, or checks and balances, the principles that shaped our country may soon be obsolete.

Feb 28, 2020 / Karen J. Greenberg

If We Don’t Reform the Supreme Court, Nothing Else Will Matter

If We Don’t Reform the Supreme Court, Nothing Else Will Matter If We Don’t Reform the Supreme Court, Nothing Else Will Matter

The court has been captured by conservatives for at least a generation, but there are ways to restore the balance.

Feb 28, 2020 / Feature / Elie Mystal

WARNING!

WARNING! WARNING!

Past the danger zone.

Feb 27, 2020 / OppArt / Clay Bennett

What Bloomberg Is Doing Has No Precedent in American Political Life

What Bloomberg Is Doing Has No Precedent in American Political Life What Bloomberg Is Doing Has No Precedent in American Political Life

If he becomes the nominee, then the Democratic Party will be a wholly owned subsidiary of the billionaire.

Feb 27, 2020 / Jeet Heer for The Nation

Democratic Candidates Can Win by Getting Values Right

Democratic Candidates Can Win by Getting Values Right Democratic Candidates Can Win by Getting Values Right

What Bobby Kennedy’s 1968 campaign can teach 2020 candidates.

Feb 27, 2020 / Simon Greer and Richard D. Kahlenberg

Mike Bloomberg Democratic Presidential candidate speaks during the 2020 launch Women for Mike at Sheraton New York

Nominating Bloomberg Would Destroy the Democratic Party Nominating Bloomberg Would Destroy the Democratic Party

Jeet Heer on politics, plus Rick Perlstein on Bernie and Robert Edelman on sports.

Feb 27, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Elizabeth Warren Teaches Democrats How to Talk About Public Education

Elizabeth Warren Teaches Democrats How to Talk About Public Education Elizabeth Warren Teaches Democrats How to Talk About Public Education

That should count for something in the race for the party’s presidential nomination—but so close to Super Tuesday, is this coming too late?

Feb 26, 2020 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders Took Swings From All His Opponents Last Night—and Stayed Standing

Bernie Sanders Took Swings From All His Opponents Last Night—and Stayed Standing Bernie Sanders Took Swings From All His Opponents Last Night—and Stayed Standing

Sanders won the debate, and not only because he didn’t lose.

Feb 26, 2020 / Joan Walsh

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