Elizabeth Warren Debated a Bunch of VP Prospects at the First Democratic Showdown Elizabeth Warren Debated a Bunch of VP Prospects at the First Democratic Showdown
Warren solidified herself as a presidential contender in a primary debate featuring candidates who often appeared to be vying for second place.
Jun 27, 2019 / John Nichols
Will US Elites Give Détente With Russia a Chance? Will US Elites Give Détente With Russia a Chance?
The Trump-Putin meeting in Japan is crucial for both leaders—and for the world.
Jun 26, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen
Democrats Confront the Horror at the Border Democrats Confront the Horror at the Border
Lawmakers want to deliver aid to migrant children. Can they do so without helping Trump expand the detention system?
Jun 26, 2019 / Zoë Carpenter
The Four Front-Runners The Four Front-Runners
As 20 presidential contenders gear up for the first Democratic debates, the race’s outlook is starting to change.
Jun 26, 2019 / Steve Phillips
Ask Democratic Debaters 2 Simple Questions About Who Gets to Start Wars Ask Democratic Debaters 2 Simple Questions About Who Gets to Start Wars
Will the Democrats who would be president agree to Congressman Ro Khanna’s proposal to check and balance presidential warmaking?
Jun 26, 2019 / John Nichols
Elizabeth Warren Has Made Her Story America’s Story Elizabeth Warren Has Made Her Story America’s Story
The presidential contender is using her biography to set up her ambitious policy agenda—and it’s working.
Jun 26, 2019 / Feature / Joan Walsh
2020 Democrats Must Address Our Addiction to Military Spending 2020 Democrats Must Address Our Addiction to Military Spending
They should take a stand at the debates against the Pentagon’s bloated budget.
Jun 25, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Congress Must Use Its Authority to Prevent War With Iran Congress Must Use Its Authority to Prevent War With Iran
It has a constitutional responsibility to rein in Trump’s dangerously chaotic approach.
Jun 21, 2019 / John Nichols
Joe Biden and Cory Booker Should Debate One Another Joe Biden and Cory Booker Should Debate One Another
Two mainstream Democrats disagree on consequential issues arising from Biden’s rumination about working with segregationists.
Jun 20, 2019 / John Nichols
Washington’s Dr. Strangeloves Washington’s Dr. Strangeloves
Is plunging Russia into darkness really a good idea?
Jun 19, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen