Clinton’s E-mail Mess Shows We Need a Primary, Not a Coronation Clinton’s E-mail Mess Shows We Need a Primary, Not a Coronation
It’s way too early to bet the future of the country on the Clintons’ ability to avoid scandal.
Mar 4, 2015 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg
CPAC, On Script CPAC, On Script
As long as the GOP can put a patina of reasonableness over its conservative ideology, its candidates stand a chance.
Mar 4, 2015 / Editorial / Michelle Goldberg
Mr. Spock Was a McGovernite: Remembering Leonard Nimoy’s ‘Live Long and Prosper’ Politics Mr. Spock Was a McGovernite: Remembering Leonard Nimoy’s ‘Live Long and Prosper’ Politics
Few stars campaigned harder for the anti-war candidate’s 1972 presidential bid.
Mar 2, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols
This Is Why Scott Walker Is Not Presidential Material This Is Why Scott Walker Is Not Presidential Material
Disregarding and disrespecting protests of teachers and nurses does not prepare him to see off global threats.
Feb 27, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols
Fifty Years After Bloody Sunday in Selma, Everything and Nothing Has Changed Fifty Years After Bloody Sunday in Selma, Everything and Nothing Has Changed
Racism, segregation and inequality persist in this civil-rights battleground.
Feb 25, 2015 / Feature / Ari Berman
A Contested Primary Is Good for the Candidates, the Democratic Party and Democracy A Contested Primary Is Good for the Candidates, the Democratic Party and Democracy
The issues that matter most to Americans won’t be adequately explored by a coronation of Hillary Clinton.
Feb 25, 2015 / Editorial / The Editors
Scott Walker Says He’ll Sign ALEC-Echoing ‘Right to Work’ (For Less) Legislation Scott Walker Says He’ll Sign ALEC-Echoing ‘Right to Work’ (For Less) Legislation
The 2016 contender who last year warned new anti-labor measures were divisive and “a distraction” is back in for a fight with unions.
Feb 20, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols
Democrats Really Want a Contest for Their Party’s Presidential Nod Democrats Really Want a Contest for Their Party’s Presidential Nod
A new poll finds real interest in Elizabeth Warren, and in a multi-candidate race.
Feb 11, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols
Will 2016 GOP Candidates Do What Alabama’s Chief Justice Did on Gay Marriage if Elected President? Will 2016 GOP Candidates Do What Alabama’s Chief Justice Did on Gay Marriage if Elected President?
They should declare themselves now. Before it is too late.
Feb 11, 2015 / Blog / William Greider
Working Families Party Urges Elizabeth Warren to Enter 2016 Race Working Families Party Urges Elizabeth Warren to Enter 2016 Race
Labor-allied party in New York joins national push for a Warren challenge to Hillary Clinton.
Feb 9, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols