Joan Walsh

National Affairs Correspondent

@joanwalsh

Joan Walsh, a national affairs correspondent for The Nation, is a coproducer of The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show and the author of What’s the Matter With White People? Finding Our Way in the Next America. Her new book (with Nick Hanauer and Donald Cohen) is Corporate Bullsh*t: Exposing the Lies and Half-Truths That Protect Profit, Power and Wealth In America.

Hillary Clinton

Are Black Women Ready for Hillary? Are Black Women Ready for Hillary?

In 2008, South Carolina was the epicenter of the Clinton campaign’s implosion. This year, she’s counting on black women to rally to her side.

Nov 24, 2015 / Feature / Joan Walsh

A Wily Ted Cruz Makes His Move

A Wily Ted Cruz Makes His Move A Wily Ted Cruz Makes His Move

Finally, a seasoned political leader is moving to the top tier of GOP primary contenders. But it’s not who the establishment was hoping for.

Nov 23, 2015 / Joan Walsh

Paul Ryan’s Alarmist Syrian-Refugee Move Is Playing With Fire

Paul Ryan’s Alarmist Syrian-Refugee Move Is Playing With Fire Paul Ryan’s Alarmist Syrian-Refugee Move Is Playing With Fire

The House speaker’s call for a ‘‘pause’’ in refugee resettlement only encourages hardliners who want to shutdown the government over the issue.

Nov 18, 2015 / Joan Walsh

Hillary Clinton’s Best Asset Is Also Her Greatest Liability

Hillary Clinton’s Best Asset Is Also Her Greatest Liability Hillary Clinton’s Best Asset Is Also Her Greatest Liability

Her answers at the Des Moines debate revealed a fluency with complicated global challenges. But can Democrats forgive her Iraq vote?

Nov 16, 2015 / Joan Walsh

Please, Democrats: Don’t Attack Bernie Sanders for Joining Your Party

Please, Democrats: Don’t Attack Bernie Sanders for Joining Your Party Please, Democrats: Don’t Attack Bernie Sanders for Joining Your Party

Martin O’Malley is trying to score points by attacking socialist Sanders for running as a Democrat. That will only hurt his party.

Nov 9, 2015 / Joan Walsh

GOP Colorado debate

The GOP Has a Much Bigger Problem Than the Debates The GOP Has a Much Bigger Problem Than the Debates

It's not just the leading candidates who are extremists.

Nov 5, 2015 / Joan Walsh

GOP Debate

Ted Cruz Is Right: Let Limbaugh and Hannity Moderate a GOP Debate! Ted Cruz Is Right: Let Limbaugh and Hannity Moderate a GOP Debate!

Voters would get to see the way the conservative entertainment complex now controls the Republican Party.

Oct 30, 2015 / Joan Walsh

Jeb Bush speaks as Marco Rubio looks on during the October 28 Republican presidential debate.

Give Jeb Bush a ‘Warm Kiss’ Goodbye Give Jeb Bush a ‘Warm Kiss’ Goodbye

After last night’s sorry performance, expect more calls for Bush to exit the race.

Oct 29, 2015 / Joan Walsh

Jeb Bush Says He Has ‘Really Cool Things’ to Do Besides Being President

Jeb Bush Says He Has ‘Really Cool Things’ to Do Besides Being President Jeb Bush Says He Has ‘Really Cool Things’ to Do Besides Being President

That’s good, because he’s probably not going to be.

Oct 26, 2015 / Joan Walsh

The Day the GOP Turned the Benghazi Tragedy Into a Farce

The Day the GOP Turned the Benghazi Tragedy Into a Farce The Day the GOP Turned the Benghazi Tragedy Into a Farce

Enduring an 11-hour festival of mansplaining, with a sexist assist from GOP women, Hillary Clinton looked calm and presidential.

Oct 23, 2015 / Joan Walsh

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