Government

Donald Trump

President Donald J. Trump—It Could Happen President Donald J. Trump—It Could Happen

His promise to protect jobs and change trade policies could win over blue-collar workers, especially in the industrialized swing states.

Feb 23, 2016 / Feature / John Nichols

The US Promised Refuge to 10,000 Syrians—We’ve Let in 841

The US Promised Refuge to 10,000 Syrians—We’ve Let in 841 The US Promised Refuge to 10,000 Syrians—We’ve Let in 841

Nearly five years into the Syrian civil war, Obama’s refugee plan continues at a trickle.

Feb 22, 2016 / John Knefel

Trump Hotel Protest

Why Political Campaigns Are in a Constant State of Concern About Millennial Voting Patterns Why Political Campaigns Are in a Constant State of Concern About Millennial Voting Patterns

In 2016, the 86 million millennial and Generation Z Americans will be 36 percent of the electorate, including half of eligible Latino voters.

Feb 22, 2016 / StudentNation / Joelle Gamble

Is Everything We Thought We Knew About Russia Wrong?

Is Everything We Thought We Knew About Russia Wrong? Is Everything We Thought We Knew About Russia Wrong?

Clinging to simplified narratives that mischaracterizes Russia as perpetually unreasonable has made productive US engagement with the country impossible.

Feb 22, 2016 / Reinvent

Alabama Capitol

Congrats on That New Citywide Minimum Wage. Now Republicans Are Going to Try to Kill It. Congrats on That New Citywide Minimum Wage. Now Republicans Are Going to Try to Kill It.

As cities throughout the country pass minimum-wage raises, GOP state legislators have a little plan to undo them.

Feb 22, 2016 / Spencer Woodman

Why the Results of South Carolina’s Republican Primary Should Worry Democrats

Why the Results of South Carolina’s Republican Primary Should Worry Democrats Why the Results of South Carolina’s Republican Primary Should Worry Democrats

Trump wins and Rubio grabs the establishment lane. Neither of them would be pushovers in November.

Feb 21, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Finally, Democrats of Color Get to Vote

Finally, Democrats of Color Get to Vote Finally, Democrats of Color Get to Vote

In today’s Nevada caucus, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders will find out what non-white voters think of them.

Feb 20, 2016 / Julianne Hing

Pope Francis

Note to Pundits: Stop Lecturing Pope Francis About American Politics Note to Pundits: Stop Lecturing Pope Francis About American Politics

Attacks on the pope misrepresent his message and display the submerged anti-Catholicism in US political life.

Feb 19, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Governor Jeb Bush

The GOP’s Class Divide on Austerity The GOP’s Class Divide on Austerity

Even inside the GOP, the working poor don’t support the austerity politics of the party’s elites.

Feb 19, 2016 / Sean McElwee

The AFL-CIO Is to Remain Neutral in the Democratic Primary

The AFL-CIO Is to Remain Neutral in the Democratic Primary The AFL-CIO Is to Remain Neutral in the Democratic Primary

The labor federation’s decision opens the door for local activists to campaign for Sanders.

Feb 18, 2016 / John Nichols

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