Bernie Sanders

Why the Biggest Problem with the Media Is Not ‘Liberal Bias’

Why the Biggest Problem with the Media Is Not ‘Liberal Bias’ Why the Biggest Problem with the Media Is Not ‘Liberal Bias’

It’s as important as ever to reform a corporatized system that’s rigged against the public interest and failing our democracy.

Nov 17, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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

Democratic Debate

The Second Democratic Debate Was a Great Night for Republicans The Second Democratic Debate Was a Great Night for Republicans

The “I’m not that much of a Socialist compared to Eisenhower” debate reminded America of the GOP that was.

Nov 15, 2015 / John Nichols

The second Democratic presidential primary debate

Last Night’s Democratic Debate Took Place on a Different Planet Last Night’s Democratic Debate Took Place on a Different Planet

This planet—let’s call it “Earth”—is not just a dangerous place, it’s a complicated one

Nov 15, 2015 / D.D. Guttenplan

Bernie Sanders

Postal Workers Endorse Austerity-Foe Bernie Sanders Postal Workers Endorse Austerity-Foe Bernie Sanders

An endorsement of a longtime foe of privatization who supports postal banking.

Nov 12, 2015 / John Nichols

Ben Carson

Ben Carson Is As Wrong About Wage Hikes as He Was About the Pyramids Ben Carson Is As Wrong About Wage Hikes as He Was About the Pyramids

Truman almost doubled the minimum wage. A year later, the unemployment rate was dramatically lower.

Nov 11, 2015 / John Nichols

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

LIVE: The Presidential Candidate Immigration Forum

LIVE: The Presidential Candidate Immigration Forum LIVE: The Presidential Candidate Immigration Forum

Tune in this Sunday and Monday for a live conversation featuring Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley.

Nov 5, 2015 / Video / The Nation

FDR’s “good friend”: Socialist Party presidential candidate Norman Thomas in Milwaukee, September 1932

Why Grassroots Democrats Don’t Have a Problem With Democratic Socialism Why Grassroots Democrats Don’t Have a Problem With Democratic Socialism

They know that Bernie Sanders is advocating an old American tradition—in fact, Democrats now favor socialism over capitalism by 12 percentage points.

Nov 4, 2015 / Feature / John Nichols

Welcome to America, Where We Fight for the Freedom to Visit Disney World

Welcome to America, Where We Fight for the Freedom to Visit Disney World Welcome to America, Where We Fight for the Freedom to Visit Disney World

That’s why we went to war in Iraq and Afghanistan, right?

Oct 29, 2015 / Tom Engelhardt

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