Hillary Clinton Makes History Hillary Clinton Makes History
She still has to convince skeptics that being the first woman presidential nominee from a major party matters.
Jun 8, 2016 / Joan Walsh
Clinton May Take the Nomination, but Sanders Has Won the Debate Clinton May Take the Nomination, but Sanders Has Won the Debate
Sanders hasn’t merely won a seat at the table—he’s started a sea change in Democratic politics.
Jun 7, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Hillary Clinton Will Claim a Historic Victory Tuesday Night—and the Media Should Cover It That Way Hillary Clinton Will Claim a Historic Victory Tuesday Night—and the Media Should Cover It That Way
But Sanders and his voters deserve time to think about their next steps, too.
Jun 6, 2016 / Joan Walsh
How to Fight a Fascist and Win How to Fight a Fascist and Win
Beating Donald Trump at the polls will be a necessary, but wholly insufficient step.
Jun 6, 2016 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge
Is Hillary Clinton Getting Crossed Over During NBA Finals? Is Hillary Clinton Getting Crossed Over During NBA Finals?
The NBA Finals hold a great deal of political potential for any candidate. Does Hillary Clinton notice? Why not?
Jun 3, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Democrats Should Listen a Lot More to Labor Democrats Should Listen a Lot More to Labor
Limiting the number of labor leaders on the committee that will draft the Democratic platform represents a missed opportunity.
Jun 3, 2016 / John Nichols
Obama Flips on Social Security—a Big Win for Bernie Sanders Obama Flips on Social Security—a Big Win for Bernie Sanders
The president’s call to strengthen the program is a change of heart, and a breathtaking salute to the Vermont senator.
Jun 3, 2016 / Naked Democracy / William Greider
Liberalism Is Under Attack From the Left and the Right Liberalism Is Under Attack From the Left and the Right
From feeling the Bern to cheering The Donald, Americans are done with acquiescing to the political establishment.
Jun 2, 2016 / Steve Fraser
Does Bernie’s Movement Have a Future? Does Bernie’s Movement Have a Future?
Margaret Talbot on Elizabeth Warren, Nicky Woolf on Bernie’s chances in California, and D.D. Guttenplan on Bernie’s movement.
Jun 2, 2016 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Letters From the June 20-27, 2016, Issue Letters From the June 20-27, 2016, Issue
For if dreams die… Thinking big—by thinking small… A chance to apologize… Unfinished or incomplete?…
Jun 2, 2016 / Letters / Our Readers