Ask the Candidates If They Are Ready to Legalize Marijuana—And, If Not, Why?

An Arizona referendum, on the ballot the same day as the presidential election, provides a perfect opening for debate questions that need to be asked.

John Nichols

19 Questions From ‘Nation’ Writers That Trump and Clinton Should Answer at the Presidential Debate

We want answers on foreign policy, inequality, nuclear weapons, crime and policing, and more.

The Nation

Yes, Donald Trump Can Win the First Debate—Here’s How

If the moderator lets him lie, Clinton could be in trouble.

Joan Walsh

America Has Gotten So Absurd That We Are Seriously Considering Electing a Walking Ponzi Scheme as President

Welcome to the United States, where war, nukes, and birther conspiracy theories reign supreme.

Tom Engelhardt

There’s One Other Reason Gary Johnson and Jill Stein Should Be Invited to the Debates

Third-party presidential candidates help to force the conversation on hot-button issues—like pardoning Edward Snowden.

John Nichols

Bernie Sanders Speaks: Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, and Building a Revolution

Plus, Edward Snowden on the NSA and Greg Grandin on Henry Kissinger.

Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Dangerous Rhetoric

Calvin Trillin

Ambivalent Hillary Voters: Don’t Assume Someone Else Will Stop Trump

It’s time to get on board, and get active.

Katha Pollitt

The United States of Anxiety, Episode 1: Why Does Trump Appeal to So Many Voters?

On Long Island, two different communities are both working for their American Dream.

Kai Wright

Elizabeth Warren Just Gave Hillary Clinton a Big Warning

Warren is ready to fight any Wall Street–linked cabinet members in a Clinton administration. 

George Zornick