Elections

Nixon and Kissinger

How ‘The New York Times’ Whitewashed the 1968 ‘October Surprise’—and Why It Still Matters How ‘The New York Times’ Whitewashed the 1968 ‘October Surprise’—and Why It Still Matters

Ever since Nixon and Kissinger undermined the Vietnam peace talks to win that election, politicians have used militarism abroad to defeat domestic opponents.

Nov 2, 2016 / Greg Grandin

Bruce Springsteen

A Plea to Bruce Springsteen: Do a Show for Hillary Clinton! A Plea to Bruce Springsteen: Do a Show for Hillary Clinton!

You’ve campaigned in the last three presidential elections. Please don’t leave our first female nominee in the arena alone.

Nov 2, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Putin 2016

The Imperative of De-Demonizing Vladimir Putin The Imperative of De-Demonizing Vladimir Putin

The personal vilification of Russia’s president is propelling the new Cold War toward hot war, poisoning American politics, and degrading US media.

Nov 2, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

Donald Trump Has a Millennial Problem, and It Could Reshape American Politics

Donald Trump Has a Millennial Problem, and It Could Reshape American Politics Donald Trump Has a Millennial Problem, and It Could Reshape American Politics

A generation that’s coming of age during this ugly election is rejecting Trumpism in a big way.

Nov 2, 2016 / Joshua Holland

Trump Baton Rouge

Donald Trump’s ‘Open Carry’ Is Legal in All 50 States Donald Trump’s ‘Open Carry’ Is Legal in All 50 States

Trump isn’t the first man to abuse women in both public and private—and tragically, he won’t be the last either.

Nov 1, 2016 / Ann Jones

A Dirty Trick That Won’t Change the Outcome

A Dirty Trick That Won’t Change the Outcome A Dirty Trick That Won’t Change the Outcome

Forget the polls. The overwhelming percentage of people who actually vote have already made up their minds about the character of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

Nov 1, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

How Did Donald Trump Actually Get This Far? How Did Donald Trump Actually Get This Far?

As you might expect, it involves a brain-eating monster. 

Nov 1, 2016 / Tom Tomorrow

Peopel vote in Glens Falls, NY

Sign Our Pledge and Help Make Voting Easy and Inclusive Sign Our Pledge and Help Make Voting Easy and Inclusive

We’ve joined with voting and civil rights organizations across the country to respond to voter suppression by getting out the vote. 

Nov 1, 2016 / NationAction

James Comey

The Dangerous Cowardice of James Comey The Dangerous Cowardice of James Comey

He caved to internal FBI critics and Republicans in Congress who are angry that he wasn’t tougher on Clinton. Now he’s paying for it.

Oct 31, 2016 / Joan Walsh

J. Edgar Hoover

This Is Not the First Time the FBI Has Interfered With a Presidential Election This Is Not the First Time the FBI Has Interfered With a Presidential Election

Throughout his career, J. Edgar Hoover used the bureau to meddle in presidential politics and secure his own power.

Oct 31, 2016 / Jeff Kisseloff

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