Campaigns and Elections

Haitians Are Rising Up Against the Stolen Elections

Haitians Are Rising Up Against the Stolen Elections Haitians Are Rising Up Against the Stolen Elections

The country is dominated more than ever by MREs—Morally Repugnant Elites—and post-earthquake aid from Washington, guided by the Clintons, has mostly benefited American subcontracto...

Nov 13, 2015 / James North

Bernie Sanders

Postal Workers Endorse Austerity-Foe Bernie Sanders Postal Workers Endorse Austerity-Foe Bernie Sanders

An endorsement of a longtime foe of privatization who supports postal banking.

Nov 12, 2015 / John Nichols

Trump SNL Protest

Does Larry David Deserve $5,000 for Kinda, Sorta Calling Donald Trump a Racist? Does Larry David Deserve $5,000 for Kinda, Sorta Calling Donald Trump a Racist?

Comedians and activists weigh in on whether David called attention to Trump’s racism or protected SNL from criticism.

Nov 12, 2015 / Katie Halper

Ben Carson

Ben Carson Is As Wrong About Wage Hikes as He Was About the Pyramids Ben Carson Is As Wrong About Wage Hikes as He Was About the Pyramids

Truman almost doubled the minimum wage. A year later, the unemployment rate was dramatically lower.

Nov 11, 2015 / John Nichols

GOP debate November 10

A Billionaire, Some Millionaires, and a No-Show Senator Debate How Best to Block Wage Hikes A Billionaire, Some Millionaires, and a No-Show Senator Debate How Best to Block Wage Hikes

Fast-food workers were on the streets asking for wage hikes and union rights, but the candidates spoke to the billionaire class.

Nov 11, 2015 / John Nichols

Am I the Only Person Who Thinks Larry David Wasn’t Funny on Trump’s ‘SNL’?

Am I the Only Person Who Thinks Larry David Wasn’t Funny on Trump’s ‘SNL’? Am I the Only Person Who Thinks Larry David Wasn’t Funny on Trump’s ‘SNL’?

Shouting “Trump’s a racist!” helped inoculate Trump—and SNL—from seeming racist.

Nov 10, 2015 / Leslie Savan

Tom Tomorrow

Ms. Fiorina, What Is Your Favorite Color? Ms. Fiorina, What Is Your Favorite Color?

And other questions from the GOP dream debate.

Nov 10, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

Democracy Beats Oligarchy

Democracy Beats Oligarchy Democracy Beats Oligarchy

Last week’s local victories send a powerful signal that our democracy is not for sale.

Nov 10, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Rand Paul addresses supporters in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Rand Paul Should Make Tuesday’s Debate About US Troops in Syria and Undeclared Wars Rand Paul Should Make Tuesday’s Debate About US Troops in Syria and Undeclared Wars

The senator is an outspoken skeptic when it comes to military adventurism. Tuesday’s debate offers a chance for him to object—loudly.

Nov 10, 2015 / John Nichols

Hillary Clinton Lands a Key Endorsement From the League of Conservation Voters

Hillary Clinton Lands a Key Endorsement From the League of Conservation Voters Hillary Clinton Lands a Key Endorsement From the League of Conservation Voters

In its earliest endorsement ever in a presidential race, a key environmental group backs the Democratic front-runner.

Nov 9, 2015 / John Nichols

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