Why Ted Cruz Won—and Donald Trump Lost Why Ted Cruz Won—and Donald Trump Lost
Trump meets his Waterloo, as Marco Rubio makes third place look like first.
Feb 2, 2016 / Editorial / Joan Walsh
The American Brand of Democracy Is Cold Hard Cash The American Brand of Democracy Is Cold Hard Cash
In election 2016, billionaires own the playground.
Feb 1, 2016 / Nomi Prins
Is Donald Trump Even Trying in Iowa? Is Donald Trump Even Trying in Iowa?
If this morning’s low-energy, low-turnout event is any indication, Trump could be in real trouble tonight.
Feb 1, 2016 / Joan Walsh
Marco Rubio Wants You to Wait 6 Hours to Vote Marco Rubio Wants You to Wait 6 Hours to Vote
When asked about six-hour lines to vote in Florida, Rubio bizarrely responded, “That is only on Election Day.”
Feb 1, 2016 / Ari Berman
9 Things You Need to Know About Tonight’s Iowa Caucus 9 Things You Need to Know About Tonight’s Iowa Caucus
Caucus math—and more!—explained.
Feb 1, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
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
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.
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’
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
Trump’s GOP rivals did nothing Thursday night to block his path to the nomination.
Jan 29, 2016 / Joan Walsh