Is Samantha Bee’s Full-Frontal Feminism For or Against Hillary? Is Samantha Bee’s Full-Frontal Feminism For or Against Hillary?
At 46, Bee is right on the cusp of the feminist generational divide that is plaguing Clinton’s campaign.
Feb 19, 2016 / Leslie Savan
The Pope and the Russian Patriarch Have Ended Their 1,000-Year Cold War The Pope and the Russian Patriarch Have Ended Their 1,000-Year Cold War
The week of this historic meeting between Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill also witnessed dangerous developments in the US-Russian confrontation over Ukraine, Syria, and Turkey.
Feb 17, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen
Michael Moore’s New Film Playfully Skewers US Exceptionalism Michael Moore’s New Film Playfully Skewers US Exceptionalism
A powerful, optimistic, and radical demonstration of what can be achieved by thinking outside the box—or, in this case, our borders.
Feb 16, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Donald Trump Thanks Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for Being His ‘Supporters’ Donald Trump Thanks Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski for Being His ‘Supporters’
His mistake was embarrassing, but understandable.
Feb 10, 2016 / Leslie Savan
5 Things to Watch for in Today’s New Hampshire Primary 5 Things to Watch for in Today’s New Hampshire Primary
New Hampshire primaries are not always conclusive. But here are tips for assessing them.
Feb 9, 2016 / John Nichols
Does New Hampshire Always Back Its Neighbors? Remember President Ted Kennedy? Does New Hampshire Always Back Its Neighbors? Remember President Ted Kennedy?
The argument that Sanders is leading primarily because he’s a neighbor disregards New Hampshire voters, and New Hampshire history.
Feb 5, 2016 / John Nichols
Making Excuses for Trump Is Now the Fun Part of ‘Morning Joe’ Making Excuses for Trump Is Now the Fun Part of ‘Morning Joe’
While most media finally get to call Trump a loser out loud, Joe and Mika stand by their man.
Feb 3, 2016 / Leslie Savan
What’s Life Like in America’s First City With a Muslim-Majority City Council? What’s Life Like in America’s First City With a Muslim-Majority City Council?
While the media highlight “conflict,” residents say there’s not much ethnic tension worth mentioning.
Feb 1, 2016 / Tom Perkins
They’ve All Come to Look for Hillary They’ve All Come to Look for Hillary
It’s Bernie’s ad, but can Hillary start humming Simon & Garfunkel’s “America” anyway?
Jan 28, 2016 / Leslie Savan
The Cold Warriors Strike Back The Cold Warriors Strike Back
In Washington, London, Turkey, Kiev, and even Moscow, opponents of a possible US–Russian détente on Ukraine and Syria demonstrate again their power to thwart the process of negotia...
Jan 27, 2016 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen