Political Figures

How One Man Laid the Groundwork for Today’s Crisis in the Middle East

How One Man Laid the Groundwork for Today’s Crisis in the Middle East How One Man Laid the Groundwork for Today’s Crisis in the Middle East

We’re still paying the price of Henry Kissinger’s “grand strategies.”

Sep 28, 2015 / Greg Grandin

Sanders and Trump Offer Two Roads Out of Establishment Politics—Which Will We Follow?

Sanders and Trump Offer Two Roads Out of Establishment Politics—Which Will We Follow? Sanders and Trump Offer Two Roads Out of Establishment Politics—Which Will We Follow?

In their very different ways—hope and inclusiveness vs. rancid nostalgia and bigotry—the two candidates are competing for overlapping pools of discontented voters.

Sep 28, 2015 / Naked Democracy / William Greider

John Boehner

Breaking: John Boehner Leaving Congress, Speaker Post Before November Breaking: John Boehner Leaving Congress, Speaker Post Before November

After years of clashing with far-right conservatives, Boehner’s situation apparently became untenable.

Sep 25, 2015 / George Zornick

Dorothy Day

Pope Francis Elevates Dorothy Day’s Call For Economic Justice Pope Francis Elevates Dorothy Day’s Call For Economic Justice

The pope reminds Congress of an American moral tradition that believes “in an economy based on human needs rather than on the profit motive.”

Sep 24, 2015 / Editorial / John Nichols

The Promise of Jeremy Corbyn’s Victory

The Promise of Jeremy Corbyn’s Victory The Promise of Jeremy Corbyn’s Victory

He’s attracted more than 60,000 new members to the Labour Party, idealists inspired by a candidate offering more than cosmetic change.

Sep 24, 2015 / Editorial / D.D. Guttenplan

September 24, 1964: The Warren Commission Delivers Its Final Report to President Lyndon Johnson

September 24, 1964: The Warren Commission Delivers Its Final Report to President Lyndon Johnson September 24, 1964: The Warren Commission Delivers Its Final Report to President Lyndon Johnson

“Only those who for whatever reasons of personal or political myopia cannot bring themselves to face reality will continue to think that the tragedy was proximately the work of mor...

Sep 24, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Richard Kreitner

Pope Francis Environment

Can the Pope Get the US to Take Climate Change Seriously? Can the Pope Get the US to Take Climate Change Seriously?

Pope Francis says the “time is now” for major action on economic, social, and climate justice.

Sep 23, 2015 / John Nichols

Responding to ISIS and the Syrian Refugee Crisis Is Dividing Policymakers Both in Washington and Moscow

Responding to ISIS and the Syrian Refugee Crisis Is Dividing Policymakers Both in Washington and Moscow Responding to ISIS and the Syrian Refugee Crisis Is Dividing Policymakers Both in Washington and Moscow

Will the result be a spreading or curtailing of the new US-Russian Cold War?

Sep 23, 2015 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

September 23, 1952: Richard Nixon Makes the ‘Checkers’ Speech to Save His Vice-Presidential Candidacy

September 23, 1952: Richard Nixon Makes the ‘Checkers’ Speech to Save His Vice-Presidential Candidacy September 23, 1952: Richard Nixon Makes the ‘Checkers’ Speech to Save His Vice-Presidential Candidacy

“If the people are really as dumb as you think they are, you may some day be President of the United States.”

Sep 23, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Richard Kreitner

Scott Walker Campaign

Union Busting Was a Bust for Scott Walker’s Presidential Run Union Busting Was a Bust for Scott Walker’s Presidential Run

The failed candidate’s core message did not resonate, and he had nothing else to offer.

Sep 22, 2015 / Editorial / John Nichols

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