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An opium field in Afghanistan

The Drug That Makes the Taliban Possible The Drug That Makes the Taliban Possible

Until Washington deals with Afghanistan’s economic dependence on opium, the Taliban aren’t going anywhere.

Feb 22, 2016 / Alfred McCoy

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

Can Sandy Hook Families Hold the Gun Industry Accountable?

Can Sandy Hook Families Hold the Gun Industry Accountable? Can Sandy Hook Families Hold the Gun Industry Accountable?

A lawsuit against Bushmaster threatens to expose the marketing practices of the consumer assault-weapons industry.

Feb 22, 2016 / George Zornick

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

Hillary Clinton’s Investment in Nevada Pays Off

Hillary Clinton’s Investment in Nevada Pays Off Hillary Clinton’s Investment in Nevada Pays Off

Clinton took away 19 delegates, including Latino-heavy precincts on the east side of Las Vegas.

Feb 21, 2016 / Julianne Hing

Clinton Wins a Close Race in Nevada, but Sanders Shows Strength Among Latino Voters

Clinton Wins a Close Race in Nevada, but Sanders Shows Strength Among Latino Voters Clinton Wins a Close Race in Nevada, but Sanders Shows Strength Among Latino Voters

The Clinton campaign’s experience gave it the critical edge in turnout.

Feb 20, 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

Yes, Bernie Sanders Wanted Obama Primaried in 2012. Here’s Why.

Yes, Bernie Sanders Wanted Obama Primaried in 2012. Here’s Why. Yes, Bernie Sanders Wanted Obama Primaried in 2012. Here’s Why.

Sanders wanted voters to weigh in on a very serious concession by the president.

Feb 19, 2016 / George Zornick

Is Samantha Bee’s Full-Frontal Feminism For or Against Hillary?

Is Samantha Bee’s Full-Frontal Feminism For or Against Hillary? Is Samantha Bee’s Full-Frontal Feminism For or Against Hillary?

At 46, Bee is right on the cusp of the feminist generational divide that is plaguing Clinton’s campaign.

Feb 19, 2016 / Leslie Savan

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