Campaigns and Elections

Robert Reich Says Elizabeth Warren Should Challenge Hillary Clinton

Robert Reich Says Elizabeth Warren Should Challenge Hillary Clinton Robert Reich Says Elizabeth Warren Should Challenge Hillary Clinton

Former Bill Clinton cabinet member calls for “a tough primary challenger.”

Mar 6, 2015 / John Nichols

50 Years After Bloody Sunday, Voting Rights Are Under Attack

50 Years After Bloody Sunday, Voting Rights Are Under Attack 50 Years After Bloody Sunday, Voting Rights Are Under Attack

The right to vote is under the greatest threat since the passage of the Voting Rights Act.

Mar 5, 2015 / Ari Berman

How the Movement to Unseat Rahm Emanuel Is Challenging ‘1 Percent’ Urbanism

How the Movement to Unseat Rahm Emanuel Is Challenging ‘1 Percent’ Urbanism How the Movement to Unseat Rahm Emanuel Is Challenging ‘1 Percent’ Urbanism

As Chuy Garcia gains momentum, another city seems possible.

Mar 4, 2015 / John Nichols

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 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 / Michelle Goldberg

CPAC, On Script

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 / 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 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 / John Nichols

Scott Walker

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 / 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 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 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 / 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 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 / John Nichols

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