August 25, 2009: Ted Kennedy Dies August 25, 2009: Ted Kennedy Dies
“The last of the three Kennedy brothers came on in and fought the good fight and fought it well.”
Aug 25, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
Can Hillary Clinton Win Over the Left? Can Hillary Clinton Win Over the Left?
She’s spent decades seeking refuge in the center. Will progressives embrace her now?
Aug 25, 2015 / Feature / Michelle Goldberg
The Same People Who Pushed for the Invasion of Iraq Now Want to Scrap the Iran Deal The Same People Who Pushed for the Invasion of Iraq Now Want to Scrap the Iran Deal
Even if the agreement is signed into law, Iran hawks will keep lobbying for a president who will abandon it.
Aug 24, 2015 / David Bromwich
I’m a State Senator, and I’m Not Afraid of Race I’m a State Senator, and I’m Not Afraid of Race
It’s way past time for everyone, and certainly anyone who considers themselves a progressive, to center race in our conversations.
Aug 24, 2015 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Why Would ‘The New York Times’ Try to Torpedo the Iran Deal? Why Would ‘The New York Times’ Try to Torpedo the Iran Deal?
Today’s front-page piece masquerades as news analysis, while pushing a neoconservative agenda.
Aug 24, 2015 / James Carden
August 22, 1996: Bill Clinton Ends Welfare As We Know It August 22, 1996: Bill Clinton Ends Welfare As We Know It
“The death knell of any government-supported vision of an equitable, egalitarian America.”
Aug 22, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
Trumpismo From Boston to the Dominican Republic Trumpismo From Boston to the Dominican Republic
It’s not just rhetoric. Donald Trump’s odious message is driving anti-immigrant hate crimes.
Aug 21, 2015 / Greg Grandin
Jon Stewart as a Debate Moderator? Yes, Please! Jon Stewart as a Debate Moderator? Yes, Please!
We need more primary and general election debates, featuring more candidates, more issues and bolder moderators.
Aug 21, 2015 / John Nichols
The Lives of Others The Lives of Others
We’ve built ourselves this crowd-sourced panopticon, and now we have to live in it.
Aug 21, 2015 / Michelle Goldberg
No Surprise: Trump Is a Union Buster at His Own Hotel No Surprise: Trump Is a Union Buster at His Own Hotel
Amid the buffoonery of Donald Trump’s campaign, workers at his Vegas hotel are demanding justice.
Aug 21, 2015 / Michelle Chen