Political Ideologies

Trump

Trump’s Storm Troopers and the Possibility of American Fascism Trump’s Storm Troopers and the Possibility of American Fascism

He may not be Hitler or Mussolini, but his campaign should have voters worried for the future.

Mar 14, 2016 / Bob Dreyfuss

Trump Rally Protest

Why the Trump Rally in St. Louis Was So Different Why the Trump Rally in St. Louis Was So Different

In a city divided after 17 months of protests since the killing of Mike Brown, the GOP candidate never got more than a few minutes to speak without interruption.

Mar 12, 2016 / Umar Lee

Gay Men Feel Hillary Clinton’s Pain—but Does She Feel Ours?

Gay Men Feel Hillary Clinton’s Pain—but Does She Feel Ours? Gay Men Feel Hillary Clinton’s Pain—but Does She Feel Ours?

Clinton’s apology, which doesn’t acknowledge the righteous pain caused by her remarks, reveals a social distance that gay men might want to take a closer look at.

Mar 11, 2016 / Richard Kim

Did Trump’s Campaign Manager Assault a Female Reporter?

Did Trump’s Campaign Manager Assault a Female Reporter? Did Trump’s Campaign Manager Assault a Female Reporter?

The videos are flooding in, the verdict is out, but either way, Trump has sowed enough doubt to come out on top.

Mar 11, 2016 / Leslie Savan

Bernie Sanders Rally

Win or Lose, the Sanders Campaign Is Building a Movement in Florida Win or Lose, the Sanders Campaign Is Building a Movement in Florida

When Sanders says this isn’t just about electing a president, he means it. So do his supporters.

Mar 11, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Recalling the Rainbow Roots of the Bernie Sanders Presidential Run

Recalling the Rainbow Roots of the Bernie Sanders Presidential Run Recalling the Rainbow Roots of the Bernie Sanders Presidential Run

When Sanders appears with Jesse Jackson at a forum this weekend, they will remember the 1988 campaign that Sanders still hails as a model.

Mar 11, 2016 / John Nichols

Marco Rubio and Donald Trump

Republican Candidates Give Trump a Pass for Violence at His Rallies Republican Candidates Give Trump a Pass for Violence at His Rallies

You’d think a string of violence at his rallies would leave Trump vulnerable. It hasn’t.

Mar 11, 2016 / George Zornick

Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton Is Exposing the Dark Underbelly of the Democrats’ Money Machine Hillary Clinton Is Exposing the Dark Underbelly of the Democrats’ Money Machine

Her campaign has put a spotlight on the cozy relationships between Democratic operatives and corporate America.

Mar 10, 2016 / Joshua Holland

Before Her Murder, Berta Cáceres Singled Out Hillary Clinton for Criticism

Before Her Murder, Berta Cáceres Singled Out Hillary Clinton for Criticism Before Her Murder, Berta Cáceres Singled Out Hillary Clinton for Criticism

The presidential candidate has ignored criticism of her role in enabling the consolidation of the Honduran coup.

Mar 10, 2016 / Greg Grandin

Clinton and Sanders Promised Not to Deport Child Migrants. Should We Cheer?

Clinton and Sanders Promised Not to Deport Child Migrants. Should We Cheer? Clinton and Sanders Promised Not to Deport Child Migrants. Should We Cheer?

Promises they can’t keep aren’t what immigrants really need.

Mar 10, 2016 / Julianne Hing

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