What Nihilism? A Response to Michelle Goldberg What Nihilism? A Response to Michelle Goldberg
The focus of left politics must be to change the terms of a debate that leaves us with impoverished choices. It's only in the context of a shriveled political imagination that that...
Mar 3, 2014 / Adolph Reed Jr.
Is Bobby Jindal Serious About 2016? Is Bobby Jindal Serious About 2016?
It seems that he is, but it isn’t clear that other Republicans are taking him seriously.
Mar 3, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss
Adolph Reed and Electoral Nihilism Adolph Reed and Electoral Nihilism
The return of the left-wing fantasy that there’s no difference between Democrats and Republicans.
Mar 3, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg
E-mails, Charges, Probes! Chris Christie? No, Scott Walker E-mails, Charges, Probes! Chris Christie? No, Scott Walker
Fallout from release of emails of convicted aides damages Wisconsin governor’s presidential prospects.
Feb 19, 2014 / John Nichols
Rand Paul Is Wrong: Why the GOP Should Be Moving Backward, Not Forward Rand Paul Is Wrong: Why the GOP Should Be Moving Backward, Not Forward
If Republicans want to be more appealing, they should return to their roots as a party that put “the man (and woman) before the dollar.”
Feb 18, 2014 / John Nichols
Toward Better Invisible Primary Press Coverage: Fewer Polls, More Policy Toward Better Invisible Primary Press Coverage: Fewer Polls, More Policy
Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on what's wrong with how the media covers the primary.
Feb 11, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
Meet the Happy (Class) Warrior: Joe Biden Tries Out a 2016 Persona Meet the Happy (Class) Warrior: Joe Biden Tries Out a 2016 Persona
Talking up Pope Francis and unions, the veep lays down his marker.
Feb 10, 2014 / John Nichols
Why Now Is the Time to Reform How We Elect the President Why Now Is the Time to Reform How We Elect the President
The power brokers of both parties are already busy trying to shut down debate and shut out alternatives for 2016.
Feb 5, 2014 / The Editors
Chris Christie’s 2016 Access Lane Has Been Closed Chris Christie’s 2016 Access Lane Has Been Closed
Now that a key player in New Jersey’s bridge scandal is challenging the governor's defenses, Christie is in for a long hard ride at home—not a presidential ca...
Jan 31, 2014 / John Nichols
The Infrastructure of American Democracy Is Dysfunctional The Infrastructure of American Democracy Is Dysfunctional
A presidential commission has proposed steps to make registering and voting easier. But it does not address the crisis of exceptionally low turnout.
Jan 23, 2014 / John Nichols