Republican Candidates Beat the Populist Drum Republican Candidates Beat the Populist Drum
Big, powerful, corrupt bureaucracy works only for the big, powerful, wealthy, and well-connected—says big, powerful, wealthy, well-connected former CEO.
Oct 29, 2015 / D.D. Guttenplan
Give Jeb Bush a ‘Warm Kiss’ Goodbye Give Jeb Bush a ‘Warm Kiss’ Goodbye
After last night’s sorry performance, expect more calls for Bush to exit the race.
Oct 29, 2015 / Joan Walsh
The Trouble With Jeremy Corbyn’s Mainstream Revolution The Trouble With Jeremy Corbyn’s Mainstream Revolution
His supporters are, as yet, anything but socialist zealots—and that’s gonna be a problem.
Oct 29, 2015 / Column / Gary Younge
Meet Paul Ryan, Media Darling. He’s Sensible, Serious, and Totally Made-Up. Meet Paul Ryan, Media Darling. He’s Sensible, Serious, and Totally Made-Up.
Fawning portrayals of the new House speaker insist he’s the Republicans’ savior. He’s not.
Oct 29, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman
The Benghazi Hearing Was a Waste of Time. These Congressional Hearings Wouldn’t Be. The Benghazi Hearing Was a Waste of Time. These Congressional Hearings Wouldn’t Be.
From drone strikes to Exxon’s climate coverup—Congress has no shortage of worthy subjects to investigate.
Oct 29, 2015 / The Editors
October 29, 1929: The Stock Market Crashes, Plunging the World Into Economic Depression October 29, 1929: The Stock Market Crashes, Plunging the World Into Economic Depression
“Obviously the market must have been extremely vulnerable to offer so little resistance.”
Oct 29, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
A GOP Debate Without a Winner—or Much of a Point A GOP Debate Without a Winner—or Much of a Point
It was an empty night of whining about the media, petty squabbling, and lost opportunities for the Republicans who would be president.
Oct 29, 2015 / John Nichols
Why Is the Center for American Progress Hosting Benjamin Netanyahu? Why Is the Center for American Progress Hosting Benjamin Netanyahu?
The Israeli prime minister has spent the last few years trying to sabotage the Obama administration’s foreign policy. So what’s with the invite?
Oct 28, 2015 / Ali Gharib
Please, John Kasich, Make This Debate Matter by Calling Out Trump and Carson Please, John Kasich, Make This Debate Matter by Calling Out Trump and Carson
The Ohio governor should answer his fellow contenders by saying, “You ever heard of anything so crazy?”
Oct 28, 2015 / John Nichols
Criminal Justice–Reform Legislation Is Missing 1 Crucial Piece Criminal Justice–Reform Legislation Is Missing 1 Crucial Piece
Failing to invest in civil legal aid is a recipe for ensuring that many people will end up behind bars again.
Oct 27, 2015 / Rebecca Vallas and Billy Corriher