Political Figures

Trump supporters in Iowa

How Trump Keeps Us Talking, Even When He Disappears How Trump Keeps Us Talking, Even When He Disappears

His absence signifies as much as his presence.

Mar 24, 2016 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Rick Perry

Late White Hope Late White Hope

Republican establishment floats Rick Perry as possible contested-convention or third-party candidate. —News reports They think that Rick might be the man They’d use to burst The Do…

Mar 24, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Paul Ryan’s Self-Serving Hypocrisy Is Enabling Donald Trump and Ted Cruz

Paul Ryan’s Self-Serving Hypocrisy Is Enabling Donald Trump and Ted Cruz Paul Ryan’s Self-Serving Hypocrisy Is Enabling Donald Trump and Ted Cruz

The speaker decries the ugly and divisive politics of his party, yet he promises to back the ugliest and most divisive nominee.

Mar 23, 2016 / John Nichols

Congressional Progessive Caucus

This Congressional Progressive Caucus Budget Shows That Bold, Progressive Ideas Are Feasible and Sensible This Congressional Progressive Caucus Budget Shows That Bold, Progressive Ideas Are Feasible and Sensible

The remarkable CPC People’s Budget is an urgent call for the kinds of bigger, bolder reforms that can make our lives better. 

Mar 22, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Barack Obama and Merrick Garland

What’s Obscured by the Fight Over Merrick Garland What’s Obscured by the Fight Over Merrick Garland

The real battle for the future of the Supreme Court is not his nomination but the presidential election—the winner will determine the shape of constitutional law for generations.

Mar 22, 2016 / David Cole

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Trump Want Presidency Trump Want Presidency

Donald smashes the Republican Party.

Mar 22, 2016 / Tom Tomorrow

Does Hulk Hogan’s Lawsuit Against Gawker Really Threaten Freedom of the Press?

Does Hulk Hogan’s Lawsuit Against Gawker Really Threaten Freedom of the Press? Does Hulk Hogan’s Lawsuit Against Gawker Really Threaten Freedom of the Press?

He sued Gawker, won an unbelievably large award, and shouted “Boo!” at free speech. But it ain’t over yet.

Mar 21, 2016 / Leslie Savan

The Landmark Housing Deal That Could Help Quell New York’s Affordability Crisis

The Landmark Housing Deal That Could Help Quell New York’s Affordability Crisis The Landmark Housing Deal That Could Help Quell New York’s Affordability Crisis

Mayor Bill de Blasios plans for Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning could bring relief to numerous rent-pinched New Yorkers—unless Governor Andrew Cuomos own plans get in the way.

Mar 18, 2016 / The Editors

Start Making Sense: Bernie Isn’t Finished

Start Making Sense: Bernie Isn’t Finished Start Making Sense: Bernie Isn’t Finished

John Nichols on Hillary’s victories; plus Ari Berman on North Carolina voting restrictions, and Tom Frank on the Democrats’ failures.

Mar 17, 2016 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Anita Alvarez

Organizers Celebrate the Defeat of Anita Alvarez by Planning Their Next Steps Organizers Celebrate the Defeat of Anita Alvarez by Planning Their Next Steps

The fight has just begun.

Mar 16, 2016 / Deborah L. Shelton

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