The 2008 Democratic Primary Was Far Nastier Than 2016’s The 2008 Democratic Primary Was Far Nastier Than 2016’s

Clinton had not surrendered at this point eight years ago—and the party still came together at the convention.

Apr 11, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Shouldn’t Someone Tell Ted Cruz That Wisconsin Republicans Weren’t Really Voting for Him? Shouldn’t Someone Tell Ted Cruz That Wisconsin Republicans Weren’t Really Voting for Him?

Wisconsin primary voters may have voted for the Texan, but they were thinking about Paul Ryan.

Apr 8, 2016 / John Nichols

Both Clinton and Sanders Are Qualified—but Only Sanders Calls for Political Revolution Both Clinton and Sanders Are Qualified—but Only Sanders Calls for Political Revolution

That’s why The Nation still thinks primary voters should turn out for Sanders.

Apr 8, 2016 / The Editors

Memo to Bernie and Hillary: It’s Time for a Time Out Memo to Bernie and Hillary: It’s Time for a Time Out

If the Democratic Party had an adult in the room, they would be telling both candidates they need to take a step back.

Apr 8, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Republicans Need a New Party, Not a New Candidate Republicans Need a New Party, Not a New Candidate

Whether they choose Donald Trump or Ted Cruz, bigotry and immorality have already won the day in the Republican Party.

Apr 8, 2016 / Gary Younge

Bernie Sanders Should Keep Running—but Not Like This Bernie Sanders Should Keep Running—but Not Like This

The Sanders campaign is where Clinton was in 2008. If it wants to do better, it should learn from her lessons.

Apr 7, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Why Republicans Cry Political Correctness Why Republicans Cry Political Correctness

Apr 7, 2016 / Column / Laila Lalami

Donna Edwards for Senate and Jamie Raskin for Congress Donna Edwards for Senate and Jamie Raskin for Congress

Both of these Maryland primary contenders have long records of progressive activism.

Apr 7, 2016 / The Editors

US ‘Information War’ and the Embryonic Kerry–Lavrov Détente US ‘Information War’ and the Embryonic Kerry–Lavrov Détente

Is the recent tsunami of anti-Putin news reports meant to undermine US–Russian negotiations on Syria and Ukraine?

Apr 6, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

Bernie Sanders Adds to His Momentum With a Big Wisconsin Win Bernie Sanders Adds to His Momentum With a Big Wisconsin Win

The Vermont senator wins a battleground state by a 57-43 margin.

Apr 6, 2016 / John Nichols