Elections

Humans of the Iowa Caucus

Humans of the Iowa Caucus Humans of the Iowa Caucus

Profiles of 21 voters in the days before the caucuses.

Feb 1, 2016 / Photo Essay / Richard Kreitner and Thomas Bollier

Iowa protestors

The Fight for 15 in Iowa The Fight for 15 in Iowa

A platform built on workers’ stories rather than political rhetoric will keep the movement alive long past Election Day.

Feb 1, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Bernie Sanders Could Win Iowa. Here Are Two Reasons Why.

Bernie Sanders Could Win Iowa. Here Are Two Reasons Why. Bernie Sanders Could Win Iowa. Here Are Two Reasons Why.

The insurgent Democrat has raised millions through small donations—and turned out huge crowds.

Jan 31, 2016 / John Nichols

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Sports Taught America That ‘Bigotry Is Not a Cool Thing’

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Sports Taught America That ‘Bigotry Is Not a Cool Thing’ Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Sports Taught America That ‘Bigotry Is Not a Cool Thing’

The sports legend sits down with The Nation’s Dave Zirin.

Jan 29, 2016 / Video / The Nation

Surveying the GOP Rubble in the Wake of the Trumpocalypse

Surveying the GOP Rubble in the Wake of the Trumpocalypse Surveying the GOP Rubble in the Wake of the Trumpocalypse

Trump’s GOP rivals did nothing Thursday night to block his path to the nomination.

Jan 29, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Trump Plays It Smart, While the Rest of the GOP Field Rips Itself Apart

Trump Plays It Smart, While the Rest of the GOP Field Rips Itself Apart Trump Plays It Smart, While the Rest of the GOP Field Rips Itself Apart

By avoiding a debate, Trump wins the night—and perhaps a lot more.

Jan 29, 2016 / John Nichols

They’ve All Come to Look for Hillary

They’ve All Come to Look for Hillary They’ve All Come to Look for Hillary

It’s Bernie’s ad, but can Hillary start humming Simon & Garfunkel’s “America” anyway?

Jan 28, 2016 / Leslie Savan

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and supporters

How Populists Like Bernie Sanders Should Talk About Racism How Populists Like Bernie Sanders Should Talk About Racism

To mobilize a multiracial coalition, progressives need to demonstrate how racism hurts us all.

Jan 28, 2016 / Feature / Ian Haney López and Heather McGhee

Troy Newman

Ted Cruz Announces a Terrifying New Supporter Ted Cruz Announces a Terrifying New Supporter

The Texas senator is embracing a man with repeated connections to acts of anti-choice violence.

Jan 28, 2016 / George Zornick

Why Bernie Sanders is Campaigning in Duluth

Why Bernie Sanders is Campaigning in Duluth Why Bernie Sanders is Campaigning in Duluth

Looking forward to a long campaign, the insurgent veered out of Iowa and New Hampshire for a day in Minnesota.

Jan 28, 2016 / John Nichols

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