Campaigns and Elections

Jeremy Corby 2017 Election

Is Britain Also Feeling the Bern? Is Britain Also Feeling the Bern?

When bold populism gets a fair hearing, funny things start to happen. 

Jun 1, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage

Demonstrators

This Texas City Just Elected the Youngest City Council Member in the State This Texas City Just Elected the Youngest City Council Member in the State

Prairie View University has a long history of political engagement, but for the first time several students ran for local office and won two open seats.

Jun 1, 2017 / StudentNation / Jae Jones

Candidate for Governor of Massachusetts

Bob Massie Is Putting Climate and Democracy at the Center of the Massachusetts Governor’s Race Bob Massie Is Putting Climate and Democracy at the Center of the Massachusetts Governor’s Race

If this racial-justice and climate activist wins the nomination, he’ll be on the ballot along with Senator Elizabeth Warren.

Jun 1, 2017 / Wen Stephenson

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Letters From the June 19-26, 2017, Issue Letters From the June 19-26, 2017, Issue

McCarthyism: past or present?… Implausible deniability… Lessons from Carrier… An admiring bog… Electing the future (web-only)…

Jun 1, 2017 / Our Readers

Trump Prayer Breakfast

It’s Time to Make the Case for Impeaching Trump It’s Time to Make the Case for Impeaching Trump

The president blatantly tried to block a federal investigation. That’s obstruction of justice.

Jun 1, 2017 / John Nichols

Greg Gianforte

Donald Trump Is Enabling Attacks on Journalists Donald Trump Is Enabling Attacks on Journalists

Republicans who demonize the press as the enemy are encouraging violence against reporters.

May 31, 2017 / Column / Laila Lalami

Russia US Election Prosecution

Americans Are Taking to the Streets to Demand the Truth on Trump and Russia Americans Are Taking to the Streets to Demand the Truth on Trump and Russia

This Saturday, participants in the March for Truth will be insisting that only an independent investigation can restore confidence in our electoral system.

May 31, 2017 / Joshua Holland

Anti-Senate Bill 4 Protest

These Cities Aren’t Waiting for Trump to Self-Destruct. They’re Fighting Back Now. These Cities Aren’t Waiting for Trump to Self-Destruct. They’re Fighting Back Now.

Dispatches from the Urban Resistance, from Los Angeles to El Paso. 

May 31, 2017 / Jimmy Tobias

The Outcome of This Obscure Lawsuit Could Undermine Constitutional Government

The Outcome of This Obscure Lawsuit Could Undermine Constitutional Government The Outcome of This Obscure Lawsuit Could Undermine Constitutional Government

The Georgia Supreme Court is about to decide whether citizens can sue the state. It’s chilling to imagine what could happen if the justices say they cannot.

May 31, 2017 / Cara Sabatini

Trump Boards Plane

Terrorism and the Perils of ‘Russiagate’ Terrorism and the Perils of ‘Russiagate’

As Trump and Putin strive for an essential US-Russia alliance against international terrorism, American media frenzy, fueled by anonymous leaks, continues to thwart it.

May 31, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen

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