Mr. Sanders Goes to the Vatican Mr. Sanders Goes to the Vatican
Bernie may be Jewish, but he seems to have found an echo of his politics in the Catholic Church’s call for social justice—especially under Pope Francis.
Apr 14, 2016 / Edouard Tétreau
Remembering Hans-Dietrich Genscher Remembering Hans-Dietrich Genscher
Genscher was hardly a tribune of the people. Yet his fellow Germans—in both halves of the divided nation—trusted him to act for termination of the incessant threat of war.
Apr 12, 2016 / Norman Birnbaum
The Welcome Rebellion in the Democratic Party The Welcome Rebellion in the Democratic Party
The rambunctious political discussions currently roiling the Democratic party will only make it stronger come November.
Apr 12, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Sanders Is for Schmucks Sanders Is for Schmucks
When will young voters come to their senses?
Apr 12, 2016 / Tom Tomorrow
The 2008 Democratic Primary Was Far Nastier Than 2016’s The 2008 Democratic Primary Was Far Nastier Than 2016’s
Clinton had not surrendered at this point eight years ago—and the party still came together at the convention.
Apr 11, 2016 / Joan Walsh
With a Wyoming Victory, Sanders Extends His Multi-State Winning Streak With a Wyoming Victory, Sanders Extends His Multi-State Winning Streak
The senator from Vermont has now won 17 contests—including eight of the last nine match-ups.
Apr 10, 2016 / John Nichols
Shouldn’t Someone Tell Ted Cruz That Wisconsin Republicans Weren’t Really Voting for Him? Shouldn’t Someone Tell Ted Cruz That Wisconsin Republicans Weren’t Really Voting for Him?
Wisconsin primary voters may have voted for the Texan, but they were thinking about Paul Ryan.
Apr 8, 2016 / John Nichols
Memo to Bernie and Hillary: It’s Time for a Time Out Memo to Bernie and Hillary: It’s Time for a Time Out
If the Democratic Party had an adult in the room, they would be telling both candidates they need to take a step back.
Apr 8, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
Bernie Sanders Should Keep Running—but Not Like This Bernie Sanders Should Keep Running—but Not Like This
The Sanders campaign is where Clinton was in 2008. If it wants to do better, it should learn from her lessons.
Apr 7, 2016 / Joan Walsh
Why Republicans Cry Political Correctness Why Republicans Cry Political Correctness
Dressing up bigotry and authoritarianism as truth-telling is the right’s favorite talking point.
Apr 7, 2016 / Between the Lines / Laila Lalami