The Republican Reality Show Is in Full Swing The Republican Reality Show Is in Full Swing
Take care, Republican strategists. If you mount an exclusively anti-Hillary campaign, the Democrats will hit back in kind, and the Donald is a ripe target.
Jul 20, 2016 / Richard Lingeman
Our Readers on How to Build the Political Revolution Our Readers on How to Build the Political Revolution
Nation supporters weigh in on how to create a future to believe in.
Jul 20, 2016 / no-paywall / Our Readers
The Friends and Foes of Détente With Russia The Friends and Foes of Détente With Russia
Events from Turkey, Washington, Moscow, and Syria to Cleveland affect the Obama-Putin attempted rapprochement.
Jul 20, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen
The RNC Stays Focused on Bashing Clinton The RNC Stays Focused on Bashing Clinton
Trump’s children are the only convention speakers articulating a positive case for the Republican nominee.
Jul 20, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
Trump Is Officially the GOP Nominee—but Republicans Aren’t Exactly Celebrating Trump Is Officially the GOP Nominee—but Republicans Aren’t Exactly Celebrating
The billionaire has secured the nomination, but Republicans in Cleveland continue to grumble.
Jul 20, 2016 / John Nichols
The NRA Accidentally Made a Great Case for Gun Control at the Republican Convention The NRA Accidentally Made a Great Case for Gun Control at the Republican Convention
More guns in America means more women will be murdered.
Jul 19, 2016 / George Zornick
9 Percent of the Wisconsin Electorate Just Got Their Right to Vote Back 9 Percent of the Wisconsin Electorate Just Got Their Right to Vote Back
A federal court ruled that those without voter ID can vote by signing an affidavit.
Jul 19, 2016 / Ari Berman
What Union Elections Can Teach Us About Handling Trump’s Lies What Union Elections Can Teach Us About Handling Trump’s Lies
We need to call out racist demagoguery for what it is.
Jul 19, 2016 / Richard Trumka
Sick and Tired of Hillary’s E-mail? It’s Not Over Yet Sick and Tired of Hillary’s E-mail? It’s Not Over Yet
Republicans have one more gambit: suing her under the Freedom of Information Act.
Jul 19, 2016 / Jon Wiener
Night 1 of the RNC: When Plagiarism Isn’t Your Worst Problem Night 1 of the RNC: When Plagiarism Isn’t Your Worst Problem
Trump’s opening night featured racism, xenophobia, and crude attacks on his enemies. Maybe he’s lucky we’re focusing on his wife’s speech.
Jul 19, 2016 / Joan Walsh