Social Democracy on the Prairie: Canadians Teach Us How to Beat Austerity Social Democracy on the Prairie: Canadians Teach Us How to Beat Austerity
What Americans can learn from Alberta’s vote to tax corporations, fund services and get serious about climate change.
May 7, 2015 / John Nichols
If You’re Wondering If Hillary Is Turning Populist, Just Ask Her Banker Friends If You’re Wondering If Hillary Is Turning Populist, Just Ask Her Banker Friends
Hillary Clinton is trying to recast herself as the future president of the people—but she’ll need more than a PR campaign to erase her long-standing ties to Wall Street...
May 7, 2015 / Nomi Prins
Jesse Jackson: Make Baltimore a Model for Urban Reconstruction Jesse Jackson: Make Baltimore a Model for Urban Reconstruction
In Baltimore, “effort and excellent is trumped by inheritance and access,” Jackson says.
May 7, 2015 / Edward Hart
Hillary Clinton Just Vindicated the Immigrant-Rights Movement Hillary Clinton Just Vindicated the Immigrant-Rights Movement
Her remarks ticked off a checklist of things activists have been fighting for, suggesting that she’s heard warnings that Latino support for Democrats cannot be taken for granted.
May 6, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter
Bernie Sanders Introduces a Bill to Break Up the Big Banks Bernie Sanders Introduces a Bill to Break Up the Big Banks
Now a presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders is arguing that the government should wind down several large financial institutions.
May 6, 2015 / George Zornick
Is NYC Punishing Educators Who Advocate for Sports Equity in Schools? Is NYC Punishing Educators Who Advocate for Sports Equity in Schools?
High school students and teachers are embracing civil disobedience—and learning the repercussions.
May 6, 2015 / Maura Ewing
Mike Huckabee Is a Little Bit Populist, and That Could Be a Big Problem for Bush and Walker Mike Huckabee Is a Little Bit Populist, and That Could Be a Big Problem for Bush and Walker
Huckabee’s formula—very conservative on social issues but defending Social Security and opposing free trade—could upset a lot of calculations.
May 6, 2015 / John Nichols
Can Bernie Sanders Break Through the Status Quo? Can Bernie Sanders Break Through the Status Quo?
He may have already done it, with his unapologetic defense of social democracy and assaults on the “billionaire class.”
May 5, 2015 / John Nichols
One Christie Aide Pleads Guilty, Two Are Indicted in Bridgegate Case One Christie Aide Pleads Guilty, Two Are Indicted in Bridgegate Case
The Christie camp says that this isn’t a loss: With Chris in the dark, aides tried pleasing the boss. One reason that doubts about Chris haven’t eased: What was it that made them believe he’d be pleased?
May 5, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
With Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton In, Democrats Prepare for 6 Debates With Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton In, Democrats Prepare for 6 Debates
Democratic National Committee accepts that 2016 race will be competitive. Here's how to make the debates better.
May 5, 2015 / John Nichols