Political Ideologies

Hayden at Meeting

Remembering Tom Hayden Remembering Tom Hayden

He was an exemplary reformer, in the best American tradition. Birthing the new was always at the heart of Tom’s love of life.

Oct 26, 2016 / Steve Wasserman

Iran Contra Affair

Iran/Contra Was the Prototype for Post-Vietnam Imperial Adventure Iran/Contra Was the Prototype for Post-Vietnam Imperial Adventure

On the 30th anniversary, we can see that it was an ideological project, with the New Right reasserting the righteousness of militarism and markets.

Oct 25, 2016 / Greg Grandin

Hillary Clinton CAP

Why Is the Foreign Policy Establishment Spoiling for More War? Look at Their Donors. Why Is the Foreign Policy Establishment Spoiling for More War? Look at Their Donors.

War is first and foremost a profitable racket.

Oct 25, 2016 / Dennis Kucinich

Trump supporters

A Progressive’s Answer to Trumpism A Progressive’s Answer to Trumpism

It will be a political and moral imperative for Democrats to start paying attention to many of Trump’s supporters and working to advance an inclusive populism that gives them ...

Oct 25, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Tom Hayden El Salvador

Tom Hayden Talks to Naomi Klein About Journalism and Activism Tom Hayden Talks to Naomi Klein About Journalism and Activism

In this 2007 video, Hayden and Klein talk about first finding their voices working at student publications.

Oct 24, 2016 / Peter Rothberg

Tom Hayden

Tom Hayden and the Unfinished Business of Democracy Tom Hayden and the Unfinished Business of Democracy

Though an irreplaceable voice for peace has been silenced, his vision will live on.

Oct 24, 2016 / The Nation

In Harlem, Excitement and Disappointment About the Last Presidential Debate

In Harlem, Excitement and Disappointment About the Last Presidential Debate In Harlem, Excitement and Disappointment About the Last Presidential Debate

The attendees at the Barack Obama Democratic Club Debate Watch Party were excited about Hillary Clinton’s embrace of Obama’s legacy, but want more, too.

Oct 20, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Cat

On November 8, Pussy Grabs Back On November 8, Pussy Grabs Back

Donald Trump has women at the end of their ropes—and ready to fight.

Oct 20, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt

It’s Game Over After the Las Vegas Debate

It’s Game Over After the Las Vegas Debate It’s Game Over After the Las Vegas Debate

In one brutal riff after another, Hillary Clinton displayed her contempt for a man clearly unfit to be president.

Oct 20, 2016 / Robert L. Borosage

Donald Trump in Portsmouth

Trump’s Defense Against Groping Accusations Trump’s Defense Against Groping Accusations

He has respect for women, so
 He couldn’t be at fault— Plus some accusers are, he says, Too ugly to assault.

Oct 20, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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