Breaking: Leading House Democrat Will Oppose TPP Fast Track Breaking: Leading House Democrat Will Oppose TPP Fast Track
As trade legislation finally proceeds to a vote, a top Democrat announced he cannot support fast-track authority.
Apr 14, 2015 / George Zornick
Eduardo Galeano: A Prophet Who Looks Backward Eduardo Galeano: A Prophet Who Looks Backward
The late author influenced a whole generation of Latin American leftists.
Apr 14, 2015 / Greg Grandin
Stanley Kutler Battled the ‘Luxuriant Privilege’ of Imperial Presidents Stanley Kutler Battled the ‘Luxuriant Privilege’ of Imperial Presidents
The great historian of Watergate chased Nixon down, as part of a crusade against executive abuses.
Apr 8, 2015 / John Nichols
Did Comcast Ghostwrite Rahm Emanuel’s Letter to the FCC? Did Comcast Ghostwrite Rahm Emanuel’s Letter to the FCC?
The Chicago mayor’s office confirmed that Comcast advised Emanuel on how to support a proposed merger with Time Warner—but it is refusing to make the communication public.
Apr 1, 2015 / Spencer Woodman
It Is Very American to Ask if the Presidency Should Be Passed Between Entitled Families It Is Very American to Ask if the Presidency Should Be Passed Between Entitled Families
Martin O’Malley raises a fine concern about Bush-versus-Clinton politics.
Mar 30, 2015 / John Nichols
No, Elizabeth Warren Probably Shouldn’t Be Senate Majority Leader No, Elizabeth Warren Probably Shouldn’t Be Senate Majority Leader
It's a tempting idea, but elevating Warren to the top Senate post is Mission Impossible.
Mar 27, 2015 / George Zornick
Advice for Hillary Clinton on Her Brother’s Bad Judgment Advice for Hillary Clinton on Her Brother’s Bad Judgment
Tony Rodham’s involvement in a gold-mining operation in Haiti is under scrutiny.
Mar 25, 2015 / John Cavanagh
Tell the Election Success Stories, Too Tell the Election Success Stories, Too
As we look to 2016, it’s important to recognize the positive actions taken toward more democratic elections.
Mar 25, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Ted Cruz’s Biggest Liability Is Probably His Constant Lying Ted Cruz’s Biggest Liability Is Probably His Constant Lying
Conservatives love Cruz’s brand of “truth” telling—but will it come back to haunt him?
Mar 23, 2015 / George Zornick
Martin O’Malley Sounds Like He’s Running Martin O’Malley Sounds Like He’s Running
Amid the attention to Hillary Clinton’s e-mail account, Martin O’Malley emerges as a possible Democratic candidate.
Mar 17, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel