Believe It: Trump Can Defeat Hillary Believe It: Trump Can Defeat Hillary
The Paris attacks have made the demagogue even stronger.
Nov 20, 2015 / Leslie Savan
Start Making Sense: Where Did ISIS Come From—and What Can We Do About it Now? Start Making Sense: Where Did ISIS Come From—and What Can We Do About it Now?
The first episode of our podcast features Laila Lalami on Islamic extremism, Amy Wilentz on bad Bernie Sanders coverage, Charles Blow on growing up poor and black, and Terry Gross ...
Nov 19, 2015 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
The US Military’s Best-Kept Secret The US Military’s Best-Kept Secret
For years, American military expansion in Africa has gone largely unnoticed, thanks to a deliberate effort to keep the public in the shadows.
Nov 17, 2015 / Nick Turse
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
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
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
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
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
Can Clinton Mend Fences With Netanyahu? Can Clinton Mend Fences With Netanyahu?
The Democratic presidential hopeful says she can make it right with Israel’s conservative prime minister, but offers no specifics.
Nov 6, 2015 / Ali Gharib
This Time in Nevada, Hillary’s All In This Time in Nevada, Hillary’s All In
In 2008, Clinton took the state and its powerful unions for granted. She’s not making that mistake again.
Nov 5, 2015 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan