Government

RNC Cleveland Police

The Dangerous Militarization of the Cleveland Police Department The Dangerous Militarization of the Cleveland Police Department

Over $20 million in new equipment has arrived in the city, adding to the risk of escalated violence in the midst of a nationwide strain on police-community relations.

Jul 18, 2016 / George Zornick

We Still Need a Future to Believe In

We Still Need a Future to Believe In We Still Need a Future to Believe In

A forum on how to build the political revolution with Naomi Klein, Alicia Garza, Michael Moore, Frances Fox Piven, Robert Reich, Kshama Sawant, Josh Fox, and more.

Jul 18, 2016 / Feature / Various Contributors

Donald Trump

Republicans Will Nominate a Candidate Who Would Violate the First, Fourth, Fifth, and Eighth Amendments Republicans Will Nominate a Candidate Who Would Violate the First, Fourth, Fifth, and Eighth Amendments

If the GOP had any respect for the Bill of Rights, it would reject Trump.

Jul 17, 2016 / John Nichols

Clinton and Sanders

Her First 30 Days: Clinton Will Propose an Amendment to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Her First 30 Days: Clinton Will Propose an Amendment to Overturn ‘Citizens United’

Reformers applaud her pledge to move on an issue that’s been a priority of Sanders backers.

Jul 16, 2016 / John Nichols

Hillary Speaking to audience

What’s Wrong With the Democratic Platform What’s Wrong With the Democratic Platform

It has good language on many issues, but it lacks an overarching vision.

Jul 15, 2016 / John Nichols

State Elections Ohio

Democrats Have a Plan to Register 50 Million New Voters Democrats Have a Plan to Register 50 Million New Voters

If more people vote, Trump-Pence loses.

Jul 15, 2016 / Ari Berman

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The Only Thing Ruth Bader Ginsburg Did Wrong Was Apologize The Only Thing Ruth Bader Ginsburg Did Wrong Was Apologize

Who is better positioned to call Donald Trump out as a “faker” ignorant of the constitutional values that bind us together?

Jul 15, 2016 / James D. Zirin

Mike Pence introduces Trump

Trump Pick Pence Is a Right-Wing Political Careerist Who Desperately Wants Out of Indiana Trump Pick Pence Is a Right-Wing Political Careerist Who Desperately Wants Out of Indiana

A Limbaugh-loving, Koch-connected member of the corporate conservative political establishment.

Jul 14, 2016 / John Nichols

Israel Settlement

As Israel Drifts Further to the Right, ‘Haaretz’ Remains a Beacon for the Left As Israel Drifts Further to the Right, ‘Haaretz’ Remains a Beacon for the Left

The daily paper is thriving, in part by shining a light in places many would prefer not to see.

Jul 14, 2016 / Column / Eric Alterman

Notorious RBG Drops a Truth Bomb

Notorious RBG Drops a Truth Bomb Notorious RBG Drops a Truth Bomb

Donald Trump is a faker who will say whatever comes into his head.

Jul 13, 2016 / John Nichols

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