Political Ideologies

Donald Trump Is Ridiculously Wrong About William F. Buckley

Donald Trump Is Ridiculously Wrong About William F. Buckley Donald Trump Is Ridiculously Wrong About William F. Buckley

The billionaire thinks the conservative icon would object to National Review’s “Against Trump” issue. But Buckley decried Trump as a demagogue.

Jan 22, 2016 / John Nichols

Bernie’s Greatest Weakness

Bernie’s Greatest Weakness Bernie’s Greatest Weakness

Race and gender issues frequently seem like an afterthought to him, and he doesn’t embrace them with anywhere near the fervor he devotes to economic inequality.

Jan 22, 2016 / Kathleen Geier

The Seductive Danger of Symbolic Politics

The Seductive Danger of Symbolic Politics The Seductive Danger of Symbolic Politics

Symbols, as powerful as they can be, are largely a distraction.

Jan 21, 2016 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Zephyr Teachout

Countering ‘Citizens United’ With a Dose of Zephyr Teachout Countering ‘Citizens United’ With a Dose of Zephyr Teachout

One of the country’s most ardent anti-corruption activists is thinking of running for Congress.

Jan 21, 2016 / John Nichols

Ted Cruz and Donald Trump

Cruz and Trump Neck and Neck in Iowa Cruz and Trump Neck and Neck in Iowa

To colleagues, one’s a nasty piece of work. His rival is, to quote Jeb Bush, a jerk. A party rarely sees its two top leaders As simply different kinds of bottom-feeders.

Jan 21, 2016 / Column / Calvin Trillin

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Letters From the February 8, 2016, Issue Letters From the February 8, 2016, Issue

Justice for Laquan—and Chicago… honoring the antiwar left… oh me, oh my, O’Malley… he who shall not be named… the Paris Agreement scam… we heard you!…

Jan 21, 2016 / Our Readers and Mark Hertsgaard

Did Sarah Palin Just Win Iowa for Donald Trump?

Did Sarah Palin Just Win Iowa for Donald Trump? Did Sarah Palin Just Win Iowa for Donald Trump?

Most Americans disregard the former Alaska governor, but Iowa evangelicals take her quite seriously.

Jan 19, 2016 / John Nichols

John Kerry and Javad Zarif

The US-Iran Prisoner Swap Proves Diplomacy Works The US-Iran Prisoner Swap Proves Diplomacy Works

But we must not take the survival of the nuclear deal for granted, because it still has many powerful opponents.

Jan 19, 2016 / Phyllis Bennis

The Poisoning of Flint

The Poisoning of Flint The Poisoning of Flint

Decades of catastrophic austerity policies and ruinous government fealty to corporate interests are jeopardizing the people of Michigan—and the rest of the country.  

Jan 19, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Outcry Over the Austerity Crisis in Flint Grows

Outcry Over the Austerity Crisis in Flint Grows Outcry Over the Austerity Crisis in Flint Grows

Details of how Flint’s water was contaminated, and of how pleas for help were neglected, are leading to calls for inquiries, arrest, resignation.

Jan 18, 2016 / John Nichols

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