Politics

Voters wait in line in Texas

It’s Time to End the Structural Fraud in American Elections It’s Time to End the Structural Fraud in American Elections

Even with the best of intentions, our elections are designed to cut off new movements and truncate their votes.

Mar 10, 2020 / James K. Galbraith

The Working Families Party Says It’s Time to Get Off the Sidelines and Back Sanders

The Working Families Party Says It’s Time to Get Off the Sidelines and Back Sanders The Working Families Party Says It’s Time to Get Off the Sidelines and Back Sanders

The labor-left group, which backed Elizabeth Warren last fall, endorses Bernie Sanders to “get the job done.”

Mar 9, 2020 / John Nichols

Close-up shot of Bernie Sanders smiling.

Bernie Can Still Win Bernie Can Still Win

He doesn’t have to sacrifice his positive vision to eviscerate Joe Biden.

Mar 9, 2020 / Ajay Singh Chaudhary

Sanders v. Biden (v. Trump) on China

Sanders v. Biden (v. Trump) on China Sanders v. Biden (v. Trump) on China

The coronavirus provides a stark reminder that the US does not have a coherent and forward-thinking China policy.

Mar 9, 2020 / Rob Howse and Zephyr Teachout

Joe Biden

The Dangers of Playing It Safe With Joe Biden The Dangers of Playing It Safe With Joe Biden

Amid a global pandemic and economic meltdown, going with the safest candidate could be dangerous.

Mar 9, 2020 / Jeet Heer

It’s Time to Debunk the Idea that Women Aren’t ‘Electable’

It’s Time to Debunk the Idea that Women Aren’t ‘Electable’ It’s Time to Debunk the Idea that Women Aren’t ‘Electable’

While the ‘electability’ myth helped sink women in the Democratic primaries, women are winning big at the state and local level.

Mar 9, 2020 / Julie Kohler

Biden’s Not the One

Biden’s Not the One Biden’s Not the One

If the Democratic establishment thinks that Joe Biden is a better candidate to run against Donald Trump, they’re in for a rude awakening.

Mar 9, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

Our Elections Are Not Immune

Our Elections Are Not Immune Our Elections Are Not Immune

Where’s the plan to ensure that the coronavirus doesn’t upend the 2020 elections?

Mar 7, 2020 / John Nichols

Lessons From Elizabeth Warren’s Defeat

Lessons From Elizabeth Warren’s Defeat Lessons From Elizabeth Warren’s Defeat

Bernie Sanders can borrow from Warren’s unity message in order to expand his own coalition.

Mar 6, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Put Elizabeth Warren in Charge of Writing the Democratic Platform

Put Elizabeth Warren in Charge of Writing the Democratic Platform Put Elizabeth Warren in Charge of Writing the Democratic Platform

The senator should chair a supercharged platform committee and lead in the forging of an agenda for big, bold structural change.

Mar 6, 2020 / John Nichols

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