Neo-McCarthyism and Olympic Politics as More Evidence of a New Cold War Neo-McCarthyism and Olympic Politics as More Evidence of a New Cold War
McCarthyism was a characteristic feature of the preceding Cold War, but now it is coming from liberals, even from the Clinton campaign.
Jul 27, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
Hillary Clinton Can Become the Real Candidate of Change Hillary Clinton Can Become the Real Candidate of Change
Clinton needs to go bold: using her experience and competence as the basis for laying out a big agenda for change that can help build enthusiasm and turnout.
Jul 26, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Is Hillary Ready for a Progressive ‘Realignment’? Is Hillary Ready for a Progressive ‘Realignment’?
As she accepts the Democratic presidential nomination, Clinton confronts a once-in-a-generation moment.
Jul 25, 2016 / Mark Green
Debbie Wasserman Schultz Had to Go Debbie Wasserman Schultz Had to Go
Even before a trove of leaked e-mails exposed her anti-Sanders agenda, Wasserman Schultz was seen by many as too divisive to remain as chair.
Jul 24, 2016 / John Nichols
There’s Nothing Un-American About Donald Trump There’s Nothing Un-American About Donald Trump
Trump’s “Midnight in America” speech at the Republican National Convention could’ve been lifted directly from the Puritans.
Jul 22, 2016 / Greg Grandin
The Press Is Unable to Grasp Trump’s Candidacy The Press Is Unable to Grasp Trump’s Candidacy
And it may yet take him to the White House.
Jul 22, 2016 / Leslie Savan
The RNC Is a Disaster—So Why Can’t I Sleep at Night? The RNC Is a Disaster—So Why Can’t I Sleep at Night?
A book on Hitler’s mass appeal explains why we can’t underestimate Trump.
Jul 21, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
Donald Trump’s Rise, Roger Ailes’s Fall Donald Trump’s Rise, Roger Ailes’s Fall
Fox News’s racism, faux populism, and anti-PC agitprop prepared the ground for Trump’s takeover of the GOP.
Jul 21, 2016 / Leslie Savan
Protesters in Cleveland Bring the Wall to Donald Trump Protesters in Cleveland Bring the Wall to Donald Trump
“He’s been calling for a wall…and we’re bringing it.”
Jul 21, 2016 / Julianne Hing
The Real Reason Israel Attacks Gaza The Real Reason Israel Attacks Gaza
Gaza in Context argues that Israel’s repeated onslaughts are not aimed at Hamas or the coastal enclave. They’re aimed at Palestine.
Jul 20, 2016 / Noura Erakat