Politics

Who’s Gonna Win in Britain’s Election? Probably, Nobody

Who’s Gonna Win in Britain’s Election? Probably, Nobody Who’s Gonna Win in Britain’s Election? Probably, Nobody

The United Kingdom’s political landscape is now as fractured and unruly as its society.

Apr 14, 2015 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge

Marco Rubio Declares Marco Rubio Declares

By coming in the race before Jeb Bush He shows he’s not in Bush’s hands just putty. And facing Paul and Cruz, his slogan’s clear: “Vote Marco Rubio— A Tad Less Nutty”

Apr 14, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Hillary Clinton Is Still Too Cautious on Campaign Finance Reform

Hillary Clinton Is Still Too Cautious on Campaign Finance Reform Hillary Clinton Is Still Too Cautious on Campaign Finance Reform

The Democratic front-runner would be wise to go all in for this necessary reform.

Apr 14, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols

Breaking: Leading House Democrat Will Oppose TPP Fast Track

Breaking: Leading House Democrat Will Oppose TPP Fast Track Breaking: Leading House Democrat Will Oppose TPP Fast Track

As trade legislation finally proceeds to a vote, a top Democrat announced he cannot support fast-track authority.

Apr 14, 2015 / Blog / George Zornick

Why Are Political Groups Pretending to Be Debt Collectors?

Why Are Political Groups Pretending to Be Debt Collectors? Why Are Political Groups Pretending to Be Debt Collectors?

More and more, mainstream political campaigns are dressing up fundraising pleas with the scary language of collection agencies.

Apr 14, 2015 / Michael Whitney

Seventy Years On, Let Us Renew FDR’s Struggle for an Economic Bill of Rights

Seventy Years On, Let Us Renew FDR’s Struggle for an Economic Bill of Rights Seventy Years On, Let Us Renew FDR’s Struggle for an Economic Bill of Rights

"The rush of modern civilization itself has raised for us new difficulties, new problems which must be solved..."

Apr 14, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols

Cops Only Do Bad Things When They’re Being Filmed

Cops Only Do Bad Things When They’re Being Filmed Cops Only Do Bad Things When They’re Being Filmed

And other lies your local Officer Friendly tells you.

Apr 14, 2015 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

Eduardo Galeano: A Prophet Who Looks Backward

Eduardo Galeano: A Prophet Who Looks Backward Eduardo Galeano: A Prophet Who Looks Backward

The late author influenced a whole generation of Latin American leftists. 

Apr 14, 2015 / Blog / Greg Grandin

Hillary Clinton’s Soft Populism Is Not Enough

Hillary Clinton’s Soft Populism Is Not Enough Hillary Clinton’s Soft Populism Is Not Enough

Clinton launched her campaign bemoaning inequality and vowing to fight for everyday Americans. Will she follow through?

Apr 12, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols

Hillary Clinton’s Feminist Family Values

Hillary Clinton’s Feminist Family Values Hillary Clinton’s Feminist Family Values

Clinton’s surprisingly powerful campaign announcement suggests that Democrats are finding an authentic version of pro-family politics.

Apr 12, 2015 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg

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