Politics

Hillary Clinton

The Problem With Hillary Clinton’s Attack on Trump’s Foreign Policy Is… Hillary Clinton The Problem With Hillary Clinton’s Attack on Trump’s Foreign Policy Is… Hillary Clinton

Yes, Trump has a record of odious, irresponsible pronouncements. But Clinton has a lousy record.

Jun 3, 2016 / James Carden

Steph Curry and Lebron James

Is Hillary Clinton Getting Crossed Over During NBA Finals? Is Hillary Clinton Getting Crossed Over During NBA Finals?

The NBA Finals hold a great deal of political potential for any candidate. Does Hillary Clinton notice? Why not?

Jun 3, 2016 / Dave Zirin

Sanders with CWA workers in Brooklyn

Democrats Should Listen a Lot More to Labor Democrats Should Listen a Lot More to Labor

Limiting the number of labor leaders on the committee that will draft the Democratic platform represents a missed opportunity.

Jun 3, 2016 / John Nichols

Trump San Jose

Donald Trump Has Yet Another Epic Meltdown Donald Trump Has Yet Another Epic Meltdown

Hillary Clinton roasted Trump in her best speech yet, while Paul Ryan caved.

Jun 3, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Obama Flips on Social Security—a Big Win for Bernie Sanders

Obama Flips on Social Security—a Big Win for Bernie Sanders Obama Flips on Social Security—a Big Win for Bernie Sanders

The president’s call to strengthen the program is a change of heart, and a breathtaking salute to the Vermont senator.

Jun 3, 2016 / William Greider

Colstrip coal plant

6 Tough Climate Questions the Democratic Platform Committee Will Have to Answer 6 Tough Climate Questions the Democratic Platform Committee Will Have to Answer

Democrats have a chance to set a bold agenda for dealing with global warming. 

Jun 3, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter

Chattanooga

Chattanooga Was a Typical Postindustrial City. Then It Began Offering Municipal Broadband. Chattanooga Was a Typical Postindustrial City. Then It Began Offering Municipal Broadband.

Chattanooga’s publicly owned Internet service has helped boost its economy and bridge the digital divide.

Jun 3, 2016 / P.E. Moskowitz

Pulling Reservation Schools Back From the Brink

Pulling Reservation Schools Back From the Brink Pulling Reservation Schools Back From the Brink

A program to improve American Indian high schools in Montana shows promise, but is it enough?

Jun 3, 2016 / StudentNation / Lillian Mongeau

Liberalism Is Under Attack From the Left and the Right

Liberalism Is Under Attack From the Left and the Right Liberalism Is Under Attack From the Left and the Right

From feeling the Bern to cheering The Donald, Americans are done with acquiescing to the political establishment.

Jun 2, 2016 / Steve Fraser

Sanders supporter

Does Bernie’s Movement Have a Future? Does Bernie’s Movement Have a Future?

Margaret Talbot on Elizabeth Warren, Nicky Woolf on Bernie’s chances in California, and D.D. Guttenplan on Bernie’s movement.

Jun 2, 2016 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

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