Political Ideologies

Chris Christie Says He’d Shoot Down Russian Planes and Trigger War

Chris Christie Says He’d Shoot Down Russian Planes and Trigger War Chris Christie Says He’d Shoot Down Russian Planes and Trigger War

But even if we wanted World War III, would we want it run like New Jersey?

Dec 18, 2015 / Leslie Savan

Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders Just Got Two of His Biggest Endorsements Yet Bernie Sanders Just Got Two of His Biggest Endorsements Yet

A major progressive activist group and a major union issue endorsements of the insurgent Democratic contender.

Dec 17, 2015 / John Nichols

Under Trump’s Comb-Over

Under Trump’s Comb-Over Under Trump’s Comb-Over

ignore this…

Dec 17, 2015 / Editorial / Steve Brodner

Donald Trump

Party Disarray Party Disarray

Republican factions are fighting it out. Who knows what the future will bring? But, meanwhile, which faction is calling the shots? The one-blowhard-narcissist wing.

Dec 17, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin

This Year’s Most Valuable Progressives

This Year’s Most Valuable Progressives This Year’s Most Valuable Progressives

From Newark Mayor Ras Baraka to artist Molly Crabapple, from Planned Parenthood’s Cecile Richards to Black Lives Matter, this year’s honorees are on the front lines in the fight fo...

Dec 17, 2015 / Feature / John Nichols

Rand Paul

Rand Paul Got It Right: Trump ‘Would Defy Every Norm That Is America’ Rand Paul Got It Right: Trump ‘Would Defy Every Norm That Is America’

The senator challenged the billionaire on behalf of basic liberties. And in so doing he showed why Trump is not qualified to be president.

Dec 16, 2015 / John Nichols

Las Vegas GOP debate

There Was No Winner in the GOP Debate, but There Was One Clear Loser: The American Public There Was No Winner in the GOP Debate, but There Was One Clear Loser: The American Public

A night of fear-mongering and Obama-hating didn’t do anything to dislodge Trump from his perch atop the party.

Dec 16, 2015 / Joan Walsh

The New Nuclear Arms Race

The New Nuclear Arms Race The New Nuclear Arms Race

Former Clinton Defense Secretary offers dire warning. 

Dec 15, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Tom Tomorrow toon

Welcome to the Quantum Republican Universe Welcome to the Quantum Republican Universe

In this strange domain, the traditional laws of cause and effect no longer apply!

Dec 15, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

Reid Ribble

A Brave GOP Congressman Refuses to Back Trump and Sets an Example for Tonight’s Debaters A Brave GOP Congressman Refuses to Back Trump and Sets an Example for Tonight’s Debaters

“I am not obligated to support a bad candidate from any party,” says a conservative who will not back Trump if the GOP nominates him.

Dec 15, 2015 / John Nichols

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