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Donald Trump Becomes the GOP’s Newest Voter-Fraud Fraudster Donald Trump Becomes the GOP’s Newest Voter-Fraud Fraudster

Trump accuses Cruz of stealing the Iowa caucus, but the roots of the GOP’s voter-fraud crusade go much deeper.

Feb 3, 2016 / Ari Berman

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Don’t Expect Ted Cruz to Moderate Any Time Soon Don’t Expect Ted Cruz to Moderate Any Time Soon

A looming primary day in the Deep South is a golden opportunity for the Texas Senator.

Feb 2, 2016 / George Zornick

Democratic presidential candidate Sanders greets students after a town hall meeting with students at George Mason University in Fairfax

How Bernie Sanders Is Challenging a Downsized Politics of Excluded Alternatives How Bernie Sanders Is Challenging a Downsized Politics of Excluded Alternatives

Why we need a grown-up conversation about taxes.

Feb 2, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz speaks after winning at his Iowa caucus night rally in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, February 1, 2016.

Why Ted Cruz Won—and Donald Trump Lost Why Ted Cruz Won—and Donald Trump Lost

Trump meets his Waterloo, as Marco Rubio makes third place look like first.

Feb 2, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Is Donald Trump Even Trying in Iowa?

Is Donald Trump Even Trying in Iowa? Is Donald Trump Even Trying in Iowa?

If this morning’s low-energy, low-turnout event is any indication, Trump could be in real trouble tonight.

Feb 1, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Humans of the Iowa Caucus

Humans of the Iowa Caucus Humans of the Iowa Caucus

Profiles of 21 voters in the days before the caucuses.

Feb 1, 2016 / Photo Essay / Richard Kreitner and Thomas Bollier

Surveying the GOP Rubble in the Wake of the Trumpocalypse

Surveying the GOP Rubble in the Wake of the Trumpocalypse Surveying the GOP Rubble in the Wake of the Trumpocalypse

Trump’s GOP rivals did nothing Thursday night to block his path to the nomination.

Jan 29, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Trump Plays It Smart, While the Rest of the GOP Field Rips Itself Apart

Trump Plays It Smart, While the Rest of the GOP Field Rips Itself Apart Trump Plays It Smart, While the Rest of the GOP Field Rips Itself Apart

By avoiding a debate, Trump wins the night—and perhaps a lot more.

Jan 29, 2016 / John Nichols

How the GOP Candidates Are Blocking the Vote

How the GOP Candidates Are Blocking the Vote How the GOP Candidates Are Blocking the Vote

Ted Cruz is leading the charge, but all of them support tough new voting restrictions.

Jan 28, 2016 / Ari Berman

The Koch Brothers Have Radically Changed American Politics

The Koch Brothers Have Radically Changed American Politics The Koch Brothers Have Radically Changed American Politics

A new book exposes the hidden campaign to mainstream their libertarian agenda.

Jan 28, 2016 / Column / Eric Alterman

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