Elections

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

Donald Trump

Start Making Sense: Frank Rich on How the GOP Is Learning to Live With Donald Trump Start Making Sense: Frank Rich on How the GOP Is Learning to Live With Donald Trump

Plus Bill McKibben on climate change, and Anna Deavere Smith on Baltimore.

Jan 28, 2016 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

How the GOP Candidates Are Blocking the Vote

How the GOP Candidates Are Blocking the Vote How the GOP Candidates Are Blocking the Vote

Ted Cruz is leading the charge, but all of them support tough new voting restrictions.

Jan 28, 2016 / Editorial / Ari Berman

Bernie’s Wall Street Plan Is Actually Not Enough

Bernie’s Wall Street Plan Is Actually Not Enough Bernie’s Wall Street Plan Is Actually Not Enough

Here are three ways he can make his plan a real threat to the finance industry.

Jan 28, 2016 / Editorial / Mike Konczal

The Koch Brothers Have Radically Changed American Politics

The Koch Brothers Have Radically Changed American Politics The Koch Brothers Have Radically Changed American Politics

A new book exposes the hidden campaign to mainstream their libertarian agenda.

Jan 28, 2016 / Column / Eric Alterman

Late-Night Comics Welcome Back Sarah Palin

Late-Night Comics Welcome Back Sarah Palin Late-Night Comics Welcome Back Sarah Palin

Oh Sarah, you are truly heaven-sent. For several years we’ve wondered where you went. We’ve missed your syntax, always weirdly tangled. We’ve missed the moose you shot, or maybe st…

Jan 28, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton

Why I’m Supporting Hillary Clinton, With Joy and Without Apologies Why I’m Supporting Hillary Clinton, With Joy and Without Apologies

I’ve come to feel passion for Clinton herself, and for the movement that supports her.

Jan 27, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Sure, Washington Has Always Supported Democracy in Haiti

Sure, Washington Has Always Supported Democracy in Haiti Sure, Washington Has Always Supported Democracy in Haiti

American politicians’ rhetoric on Haiti remains woefully disconnected from reality.

Jan 26, 2016 / Greg Grandin

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