The United States of Anxiety, Episode 5: White People, Masculinity, and Donald Trump’s Appeal The United States of Anxiety, Episode 5: White People, Masculinity, and Donald Trump’s Appeal
How does a more racially equitable country with a declining manual-labor base feed into Trump’s campaign?
Oct 20, 2016 / Podcast / Kai Wright
Donald Trump Just Destroyed Himself—Sad! Donald Trump Just Destroyed Himself—Sad!
From barking at Hillary Clinton to saying he won’t accept the results of the election, Trump disqualified himself in every way.
Oct 20, 2016 / Joan Walsh
Donald Trump Rejects the Basic Premises of American Democracy Donald Trump Rejects the Basic Premises of American Democracy
The Republican nominee says, “I'll keep you in suspense, okay?”
Oct 20, 2016 / John Nichols
Islamophobia Won’t End on Election Day (and It Didn’t Start With Trump) Islamophobia Won’t End on Election Day (and It Didn’t Start With Trump)
So what are we doing after the vote to truly challenge the hate and bigotry that has long pervaded our immigration politics?
Oct 19, 2016 / Deepa Iyer
The Slide Toward War With Russia The Slide Toward War With Russia
In recent weeks, tensions have risen to a truly dangerous level. We must renew dialogue now.
Oct 19, 2016 / The Nation
The First Question at Tonight’s Debate Should Be: Will You Accept the Results of the Election? The First Question at Tonight’s Debate Should Be: Will You Accept the Results of the Election?
Chris Wallace should test Trump’s bogus claims right away.
Oct 19, 2016 / John Nichols
Did the White House Declare War on Russia? Did the White House Declare War on Russia?
Vice President Biden announces a forthcoming covert strike against Russian president Putin and Moscow calls it a “declaration of war.”
Oct 19, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
The Climate Movement Has to Elect Hillary Clinton—and Then Give Her Hell The Climate Movement Has to Elect Hillary Clinton—and Then Give Her Hell
Clinton’s no friend of the earth, but she can be pressured. Trump, on the other hand, would be an ecological and moral disaster.
Oct 18, 2016 / Bill McKibben
American Weapons Are Blocking True Peace Between Israel and Palestine American Weapons Are Blocking True Peace Between Israel and Palestine
Obama’s $38 billion weapons deal is the nail in the coffin for a two-state solution.
Oct 18, 2016 / Sandy Tolan
What if the Next Presidential Debate Actually Covered Critical Issues? What if the Next Presidential Debate Actually Covered Critical Issues?
We need a debate worthy of the challenges we face as a nation.
Oct 18, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel