Everyone Knows the US Military Is Failing—So Why Won’t Washington Bring the Troops Home? Everyone Knows the US Military Is Failing—So Why Won’t Washington Bring the Troops Home?
It’s time to challenge politicians’ claims about the military’s effectiveness in the 21st century.
Feb 8, 2016 / Tom Engelhardt
Republicans Suddenly Realize Anti-Choice Politics Can Be Toxic Republicans Suddenly Realize Anti-Choice Politics Can Be Toxic
After a year of over-the-top campaigning against Planned Parenthood by Republicans, Bush, and Christie now decry Rubio’s extreme anti-choice stances.
Feb 8, 2016 / John Nichols
New Hampshire’s New Voter-ID Law Could Lead to Longer Lines, Voter Intimidation New Hampshire’s New Voter-ID Law Could Lead to Longer Lines, Voter Intimidation
The controversial new voting restriction will be in full effect for the first time during Tuesday’s presidential primary.
Feb 8, 2016 / Ari Berman
The Democratic Presidential Candidates Would End Private Prison Contracts The Democratic Presidential Candidates Would End Private Prison Contracts
A Nation investigation found startling medical neglect inside privatized, immigrant-only federal prisons. Both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton say they would end these, and all,...
Feb 8, 2016 / Julianne Hing
Super Bowl 50: Brought to You by Toe Fungus Super Bowl 50: Brought to You by Toe Fungus
The game was not only godawful to watch. It also gave us a hell of a window into the NFL’s three-ring circus.
Feb 8, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Hillary Clinton and the Anti-Democratic Origins of American Politics Hillary Clinton and the Anti-Democratic Origins of American Politics
The former secretary of state’s worship of the founders underscores the difference between her and Bernie Sanders.
Feb 8, 2016 / Richard Kreitner
Water Privatizers Have Their Eye on Flint’s Lead Crisis Water Privatizers Have Their Eye on Flint’s Lead Crisis
To disaster capitalists, Flint’s sick children present an opportunity for privatization and profit.
Feb 8, 2016 / Michelle Chen
My Generation’s Best Chance Is Socialism My Generation’s Best Chance Is Socialism
You don’t need a $200,000 college degree to know when you’re getting screwed.
Feb 8, 2016 / Sarah Leonard
Bernie Sanders and Larry David Were a Lot Better TV Than Trump, Cruz, and Rubio Bernie Sanders and Larry David Were a Lot Better TV Than Trump, Cruz, and Rubio
The Republicans spew vitriol, while the Democrat explains democratic socialism on Saturday Night Live.
Feb 7, 2016 / John Nichols
Does New Hampshire Always Back Its Neighbors? Remember President Ted Kennedy? Does New Hampshire Always Back Its Neighbors? Remember President Ted Kennedy?
The argument that Sanders is leading primarily because he’s a neighbor disregards New Hampshire voters, and New Hampshire history.
Feb 5, 2016 / John Nichols