Which Democrat Will Pass the Working Families Test? Which Democrat Will Pass the Working Families Test?
The Working Families Party is asking its members to help decide whom to back for president.
Nov 30, 2015 / John Nichols
The Deafening Silence of the Republican Field in the Wake of the Planned Parenthood Shooting The Deafening Silence of the Republican Field in the Wake of the Planned Parenthood Shooting
Republican contenders who have had so very much to say against Planned Parenthood were largely mum after Friday’s deadly violence.
Nov 28, 2015 / John Nichols
Trump Explains His Muslim Registration Project in Detail Trump Explains His Muslim Registration Project in Detail
Good management is what it’s called. No reason to be vexed. We’ll round up all the Muslims here, And then we’ll see who’s next.
Nov 25, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin
On ‘the Preponderance of the Evidence,’ Bernie Sanders Is a Democrat On ‘the Preponderance of the Evidence,’ Bernie Sanders Is a Democrat
With a boost from Democratic Party officials, the senator is formally approved for the first primary ballot.
Nov 25, 2015 / John Nichols
Start Making Sense: Bernie Sanders’s Socialism Start Making Sense: Bernie Sanders’s Socialism
On this week’s podcast, Eric Foner on how Bernie should talk about socialism, Dave Zirin on parents and football, Ari Berman on the battle for the vote, and Julianne Hing on Republ...
Nov 25, 2015 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
The Temptation of Expanding US Military Involvement The Temptation of Expanding US Military Involvement
Only a political effort involving countries and peoples in the region will defeat the Islamic State.
Nov 24, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
An Illustrated Guide to the Dumbest Things Republicans Have Said About Refugees An Illustrated Guide to the Dumbest Things Republicans Have Said About Refugees
Words are not enough to capture how far the GOP’s rhetoric has devolved.
Nov 24, 2015 / Steve Brodner
Are Black Women Ready for Hillary? Are Black Women Ready for Hillary?
In 2008, South Carolina was the epicenter of the Clinton campaign’s implosion. This year, she’s counting on black women to rally to her side.
Nov 24, 2015 / Feature / Joan Walsh
Clinton’s Biggest Donor: ‘More Scrutiny’ for Muslims Clinton’s Biggest Donor: ‘More Scrutiny’ for Muslims
Billionaire Haim Saban walked it back. But did he mean it?
Nov 23, 2015 / Ali Gharib
How a Democrat Can Win in the South How a Democrat Can Win in the South
John Bel Edwards’s surprise victory in Louisiana offers a lesson to Democrats: Campaign fiercely, mobilize urgently.
Nov 23, 2015 / John Nichols