Society

Bernie Sanders Keeps Winning—and Pundits Don’t Like It

Bernie Sanders Keeps Winning—and Pundits Don’t Like It Bernie Sanders Keeps Winning—and Pundits Don’t Like It

Weekend caucuses give the senator wins in Kansas, Nebraska, and Maine, while Clinton takes Louisiana.

Mar 7, 2016 / John Nichols

Trump

‘Trump’ Has Become a Racial Taunt at High School Sporting Events ‘Trump’ Has Become a Racial Taunt at High School Sporting Events

Powerful people in sports have helped to legitimize this man, and we’re already seeing the consequences play out.

Mar 7, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Florida voting lines

Race Versus Class in the Democratic Coalition Race Versus Class in the Democratic Coalition

A recent survey confirms that black and white progressives are as starkly divided as the rest of the nation on how race shapes American life.

Mar 7, 2016 / Sean McElwee

Nancy Reagan and the Problem of the Two Nancys

Nancy Reagan and the Problem of the Two Nancys Nancy Reagan and the Problem of the Two Nancys

There were two Nancy Davises in Hollywood in the early ’50s. One ended up in the White House—the other one ended up flipping burgers in a snack bar.

Mar 6, 2016 / Jon Wiener

Melissa Harris-Perry

Black TV Hosts Matter Black TV Hosts Matter

Melissa Harris-Perry says no to MSNBC’s money.

Mar 4, 2016 / Leslie Savan

New Hampshire primary

The Trump Obsession Neglects (and Obscures) What Is Really Happening in 2016 The Trump Obsession Neglects (and Obscures) What Is Really Happening in 2016

There are real issues and real trends in play that are bigger than one man.

Mar 4, 2016 / John Nichols

ICE protest

Kept Out of School for Being Undocumented Kept Out of School for Being Undocumented

Honduran immigrant Wildin Acosta wants to do his homework—really. But he’s in ICE detention.

Mar 4, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Transgender People Are More Visible Than Ever. So Why Is There More Anti-Trans Legislation Than Ever, Too?

Transgender People Are More Visible Than Ever. So Why Is There More Anti-Trans Legislation Than Ever, Too? Transgender People Are More Visible Than Ever. So Why Is There More Anti-Trans Legislation Than Ever, Too?

Maybe “visibility” is not enough.

Mar 4, 2016 / Jos Truitt

Why John King Should Be Rejected as Secretary of Education

Why John King Should Be Rejected as Secretary of Education Why John King Should Be Rejected as Secretary of Education

As a student at Syosset High School during much of King’s reign as New York State's education commissioner, I saw firsthand the disastrous effects of his policies.

Mar 3, 2016 / StudentNation / Nikhil Goyal

Why We Need Women in Power

Why We Need Women in Power Why We Need Women in Power

Women legislators tend to promote women’s issues. How do Bernie supporters think we should get gender parity in government?

Mar 3, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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