Has Trump Made Political Ads Obsolete? Has Trump Made Political Ads Obsolete?
His first TV spot was standard racist fear-mongering, as cheesy as a Trump hotel lobby. Meanwhile, Jeb Bush has spent over $100 million on ads, only to reach a humiliating 3.3-perc...
Jan 8, 2016 / Leslie Savan
LIVE: The Presidential Candidate Economic Forum LIVE: The Presidential Candidate Economic Forum
Tune in this Saturday for a live conversation featuring Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley.
Jan 8, 2016 / The Nation
The Awesome World of the Future The Awesome World of the Future
Where prejudice is nothing but a distant memory from a less enlightened era.
Jan 8, 2016 / Tom Tomorrow
Chris Christie Needs to Renounce the Endorsement of Maine’s ‘Overtly Racist’ Governor Chris Christie Needs to Renounce the Endorsement of Maine’s ‘Overtly Racist’ Governor
The Republican presidential contender should cut all ties to Paul LePage, who has out-Trumped Trump by engaging in crude racial stereotyping.
Jan 8, 2016 / John Nichols
American Presidential Candidates Are Now Openly Promising to Commit War Crimes American Presidential Candidates Are Now Openly Promising to Commit War Crimes
Would Donald Trump approve waterboarding? “You bet your ass” he would.
Jan 7, 2016 / Rebecca Gordon
MoveOn Members Are Voting on a Presidential Endorsement That Matters MoveOn Members Are Voting on a Presidential Endorsement That Matters
A key progressive group is voting this week on whether to back Clinton, Sanders, or O’Malley.
Jan 7, 2016 / John Nichols
The Hillary Clinton Double Standard The Hillary Clinton Double Standard
Doug Henwood’s My Turn avoids dealing with the gendered attacks on Hillary—but doesn’t quite escape the pit itself.
Jan 7, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Two Campaign Trajectories: An Analysis Two Campaign Trajectories: An Analysis
While the Carson campaign loses luster, Near the Donald the newsmen still cluster. If you’re peddling hooey, It comes off as less screwy When you coat it in boasting and bluster.
Jan 7, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Why Franklin Roosevelt’s ‘Four Freedoms’ Are Still Relevant Today Why Franklin Roosevelt’s ‘Four Freedoms’ Are Still Relevant Today
On the 75th anniversary of his famous speech, freedom is once again under siege—this time from within.
Jan 7, 2016 / Editorial / The Editors
Sanders Promises to Break Up Big Banks, Tax Speculation, and Establish Postal Banking Sanders Promises to Break Up Big Banks, Tax Speculation, and Establish Postal Banking
“I will rein in Wall Street so they can’t crash our economy again,” the senator declares.
Jan 5, 2016 / John Nichols