Against Despair: A Case for Optimism After the Impeachment Trial Against Despair: A Case for Optimism After the Impeachment Trial
There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.
Feb 14, 2020 / Anna Galland
Democrats Should Welcome Michael Bloomberg to Their Debates—ASAP Democrats Should Welcome Michael Bloomberg to Their Debates—ASAP
The billionaire former New York mayor should have to answer honestly for his record in business and politics, not hide behind ads.
Feb 13, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Transgender and Intersex Kids Must Have a Voice in Health Care Decisions Transgender and Intersex Kids Must Have a Voice in Health Care Decisions
Transgender kids don’t need to be saved from affirming themselves, and intersex kids should not be “repaired” without consent.
Feb 13, 2020 / Scott Nass
The Disastrous Iowa Caucuses Were Just the Beginning The Disastrous Iowa Caucuses Were Just the Beginning
Unless they’re stopped, the Democratic establishment will lose another election.
Feb 12, 2020 / Jeffrey Cox
The Primaries Are Protecting Trump The Primaries Are Protecting Trump
Democrats might be too busy picking a nominee to stop an out-of-control president.
Feb 12, 2020 / Jeet Heer
They Rocked New Hampshire—but Pete and Amy Still Can’t Win Over Black Voters They Rocked New Hampshire—but Pete and Amy Still Can’t Win Over Black Voters
Candidates who have no real support from people of color should not be viewed as serious contenders for the nomination.
Feb 12, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Bernie Sanders Wins New Hampshire Bernie Sanders Wins New Hampshire
Now, to keep his campaign’s momentum going, Sanders has to lay out how he intends to beat President Trump.
Feb 12, 2020 / John Nichols
Trump Is Leveraging Pentagon Spending to Get Reelected Trump Is Leveraging Pentagon Spending to Get Reelected
The president is smudging facts—this time about defense spending—in hopes of a 2020 win.
Feb 11, 2020 / William D. Hartung
Don’t Fall for Trump’s Lie. Democrats Have Been Very Productive. Don’t Fall for Trump’s Lie. Democrats Have Been Very Productive.
Mitch McConnell and other Senate Republicans have blocked almost everything House Democrats have passed.
Feb 11, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Climate Is on the Ballot in New Hampshire Climate Is on the Ballot in New Hampshire
The Sunrise Movement and other groups have demanded that climate be a top issue, and Democrats like Sanders, Warren, and Steyer are responding.
Feb 11, 2020 / John Nichols