I Miss Our Sane, Calm, Empathetic, Funny President Already I Miss Our Sane, Calm, Empathetic, Funny President Already
Before Trump’s election, we on the left didn’t give President Obama enough credit. Why?
Dec 15, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt
A Proof, a Test, an Instruction A Proof, a Test, an Instruction
Obama is ours, in the deep sense that Lincoln is ours.
Dec 5, 2016 / Feature / Marilynne Robinson
Is Hillary Clinton Getting Crossed Over During NBA Finals? Is Hillary Clinton Getting Crossed Over During NBA Finals?
The NBA Finals hold a great deal of political potential for any candidate. Does Hillary Clinton notice? Why not?
Jun 3, 2016 / Dave Zirin
America’s Changing Racial Makeup Won’t Magically Save the Democratic Party America’s Changing Racial Makeup Won’t Magically Save the Democratic Party
Read Steve Phillips’s new book for the smart analysis of electoral strategy, not for his breakdown of race in the 21st century.
Apr 14, 2016 / Julianne Hing
The 2008 Democratic Primary Was Far Nastier Than 2016’s The 2008 Democratic Primary Was Far Nastier Than 2016’s
Clinton had not surrendered at this point eight years ago—and the party still came together at the convention.
Apr 11, 2016 / Joan Walsh
Were the Media Unfair to Hillary Clinton in 2008? Were the Media Unfair to Hillary Clinton in 2008?
Guess who’s making that claim now.
Jan 25, 2016 / Joan Walsh
November 4, 2008: Barack Obama Is Elected President November 4, 2008: Barack Obama Is Elected President
“For many black folks, Obama’s victory has momentarily healed the double consciousness that is an ordinary part of our lives.”
Nov 4, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Richard Kreitner
The Rebirth of Black Rage The Rebirth of Black Rage
From Kanye to Obama, and back again.
Aug 13, 2015 / Feature / Mychal Denzel Smith
No Joke, Cheney Was the Worst President No Joke, Cheney Was the Worst President
Obama's barb worked because it had the ring of truth.
Apr 27, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols
What Would Tim Pawlenty Bring to the GOP Ticket? What Would Tim Pawlenty Bring to the GOP Ticket?
With different backgrounds but matching policies, the former Minnesota governor is on Mitt’s short list for running mate.