Dissent Breaks Out at the Center for American Progress Over Netanyahu’s Visit Dissent Breaks Out at the Center for American Progress Over Netanyahu’s Visit
At a meeting Friday, about a dozen staffers objected to the liberal think tank’s invitation to the right-wing Israeli prime minister. Here’s what they said.
Nov 10, 2015 / Ali Gharib and Eli Clifton
Ms. Fiorina, What Is Your Favorite Color? Ms. Fiorina, What Is Your Favorite Color?
And other questions from the GOP dream debate.
Nov 10, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow
Democracy Beats Oligarchy Democracy Beats Oligarchy
Last week’s local victories send a powerful signal that our democracy is not for sale.
Nov 10, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Rand Paul Should Make Tuesday’s Debate About US Troops in Syria and Undeclared Wars Rand Paul Should Make Tuesday’s Debate About US Troops in Syria and Undeclared Wars
The senator is an outspoken skeptic when it comes to military adventurism. Tuesday’s debate offers a chance for him to object—loudly.
Nov 10, 2015 / John Nichols
Please, Democrats: Don’t Attack Bernie Sanders for Joining Your Party Please, Democrats: Don’t Attack Bernie Sanders for Joining Your Party
Martin O’Malley is trying to score points by attacking socialist Sanders for running as a Democrat. That will only hurt his party.
Nov 9, 2015 / Joan Walsh
The Republican Debate Fiasco Is About to Get Dumb and Dumber The Republican Debate Fiasco Is About to Get Dumb and Dumber
Arbitrary decisions are sending candidates who actually have something to say to oblivion.
Nov 6, 2015 / John Nichols
Can Clinton Mend Fences With Netanyahu? Can Clinton Mend Fences With Netanyahu?
The Democratic presidential hopeful says she can make it right with Israel’s conservative prime minister, but offers no specifics.
Nov 6, 2015 / Ali Gharib
The GOP Has a Much Bigger Problem Than the Debates The GOP Has a Much Bigger Problem Than the Debates
It's not just the leading candidates who are extremists.
Nov 5, 2015 / Joan Walsh
Politics, Principle, and Risk Politics, Principle, and Risk
For political theorist Philip Green, taking sides has always meant taking action.
Nov 5, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Sara Rathod
2 New Movies About Why the Powerful Are Trying to Kill Journalism 2 New Movies About Why the Powerful Are Trying to Kill Journalism
Truth and Spotlight put media at the heart of American democracy and make you wonder about its decline.
Nov 4, 2015 / Leslie Savan