The Economic Dilemma Democrats Face in 2016 The Economic Dilemma Democrats Face in 2016
The challenge for any Democratic candidate is to learn—and learn fast—that he or she must be the candidate of fundamental change, not the candidate of continuity.
Feb 23, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Thank You, Martina Navratilova, for Changing Everything Thank You, Martina Navratilova, for Changing Everything
Speaking to tennis legend Martina Navratilova reminded me of the incredible impact her mere presence had on my life.
Feb 23, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Gunmaker in the Sandy Hook Case: Sorry, We’re Immune Gunmaker in the Sandy Hook Case: Sorry, We’re Immune
Congress granted gunmakers unprecendented protections in 2005, so Remington may be right.
Feb 23, 2016 / George Zornick
Why Republicans Won’t Give Up Without a Fight on Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee Why Republicans Won’t Give Up Without a Fight on Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee
Scalia’s passing represents not only the death of one justice. It’s the end of an era and the coming of a multicultural, multiracial America.
Feb 23, 2016 / Tom Hayden
Congress Has Only Now Banned Slave Labor in US Imports Congress Has Only Now Banned Slave Labor in US Imports
Congress just passed legislation to close a loophole that’s allowed Americans to import slave-made goods for decades.
Feb 23, 2016 / Michelle Chen
President Donald J. Trump—It Could Happen President Donald J. Trump—It Could Happen
His promise to protect jobs and change trade policies could win over blue-collar workers, especially in the industrialized swing states.
Feb 23, 2016 / Feature / John Nichols
Here’s How Bernie Sanders Could Win in November Here’s How Bernie Sanders Could Win in November
Some Clinton supporters say that Sanders would have no chance as a general election candidate. They’re wrong.
Feb 22, 2016 / Joshua Holland
The Unstoppable Donald J. Trump The Unstoppable Donald J. Trump
He’s run a nativist, racist, populist, anti-Republican campaign—and he’s winning. Everyone else is running for second place.
Feb 22, 2016 / Joan Walsh
The US Promised Refuge to 10,000 Syrians—We’ve Let in 841 The US Promised Refuge to 10,000 Syrians—We’ve Let in 841
Nearly five years into the Syrian civil war, Obama’s refugee plan continues at a trickle.
Feb 22, 2016 / John Knefel
A Moral Movement to Hold All Candidates Accountable A Moral Movement to Hold All Candidates Accountable
Whether it’s Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, only a moral movement bound by fusion politics can hold the next president accountable to the people.
Feb 22, 2016 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove