Political Ideologies

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz speaks after winning at his Iowa caucus night rally in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, February 1, 2016.

Why Ted Cruz Won—and Donald Trump Lost Why Ted Cruz Won—and Donald Trump Lost

Trump meets his Waterloo, as Marco Rubio makes third place look like first.

Feb 2, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Is Donald Trump Even Trying in Iowa?

Is Donald Trump Even Trying in Iowa? Is Donald Trump Even Trying in Iowa?

If this morning’s low-energy, low-turnout event is any indication, Trump could be in real trouble tonight.

Feb 1, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Humans of the Iowa Caucus

Humans of the Iowa Caucus Humans of the Iowa Caucus

Profiles of 21 voters in the days before the caucuses.

Feb 1, 2016 / Photo Essay / Richard Kreitner and Thomas Bollier

The Feminist, Democratic Leftists Our Military Is Obliterating

The Feminist, Democratic Leftists Our Military Is Obliterating The Feminist, Democratic Leftists Our Military Is Obliterating

Why is the US helping to fight the Kurds?

Feb 1, 2016 / Debbie Bookchin

Bernie Sanders Could Win Iowa. Here Are Two Reasons Why.

Bernie Sanders Could Win Iowa. Here Are Two Reasons Why. Bernie Sanders Could Win Iowa. Here Are Two Reasons Why.

The insurgent Democrat has raised millions through small donations—and turned out huge crowds.

Jan 31, 2016 / John Nichols

Freedom From Ammon Bundy

Freedom From Ammon Bundy Freedom From Ammon Bundy

With the occupation quickly unraveling, there are outstanding questions about the death of one occupier and the future of Harney County.

Jan 29, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter

Surveying the GOP Rubble in the Wake of the Trumpocalypse

Surveying the GOP Rubble in the Wake of the Trumpocalypse Surveying the GOP Rubble in the Wake of the Trumpocalypse

Trump’s GOP rivals did nothing Thursday night to block his path to the nomination.

Jan 29, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Trump Plays It Smart, While the Rest of the GOP Field Rips Itself Apart

Trump Plays It Smart, While the Rest of the GOP Field Rips Itself Apart Trump Plays It Smart, While the Rest of the GOP Field Rips Itself Apart

By avoiding a debate, Trump wins the night—and perhaps a lot more.

Jan 29, 2016 / John Nichols

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders and supporters

How Populists Like Bernie Sanders Should Talk About Racism How Populists Like Bernie Sanders Should Talk About Racism

To mobilize a multiracial coalition, progressives need to demonstrate how racism hurts us all.

Jan 28, 2016 / Feature / Ian Haney López and Heather McGhee

Citizens of Oslo celebrate Syttende Mai (May Seventeenth), Norway's national day commemorating the adoption of its Constitution.

After I Lived in Norway, America Felt Backward. Here’s Why. After I Lived in Norway, America Felt Backward. Here’s Why.

A crash course in social democracy.

Jan 28, 2016 / Feature / Ann Jones

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