Politics

Jeb Bush speaks as Marco Rubio looks on during the October 28 Republican presidential debate.

Give Jeb Bush a ‘Warm Kiss’ Goodbye Give Jeb Bush a ‘Warm Kiss’ Goodbye

After last night’s sorry performance, expect more calls for Bush to exit the race.

Oct 29, 2015 / Joan Walsh

Can Haiti’s Corrupt President Hold On to Power?

Can Haiti’s Corrupt President Hold On to Power? Can Haiti’s Corrupt President Hold On to Power?

Michel Martelly is trying to impose a successor amid widespread public anger at government repression and failure to rebuild after the earthquake.

Oct 29, 2015 / James North

The Trouble With Jeremy Corbyn’s Mainstream Revolution

The Trouble With Jeremy Corbyn’s Mainstream Revolution The Trouble With Jeremy Corbyn’s Mainstream Revolution

His supporters are, as yet, anything but socialist zealots—and that’s gonna be a problem.

Oct 29, 2015 / Column / Gary Younge

Paul Ryan

Meet Paul Ryan, Media Darling. He’s Sensible, Serious, and Totally Made-Up. Meet Paul Ryan, Media Darling. He’s Sensible, Serious, and Totally Made-Up.

Fawning portrayals of the new House speaker insist he’s the Republicans’ savior. He’s not.

Oct 29, 2015 / Column / Eric Alterman

The One Thing This Immigration Reporter Never Wants to Hear Again

The One Thing This Immigration Reporter Never Wants to Hear Again The One Thing This Immigration Reporter Never Wants to Hear Again

Meet Julianne Hing.

Oct 29, 2015 / The Editors

Sure Thing

Sure Thing Sure Thing

June It’s all but decreed: Because of his breed, Jeb Bush is the steed Republicans need. This Bush guaranteed A fat-cat stampede. Most pundits agreed That soon we would read, “Jeb’…

Oct 29, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin

US Capitol

The Benghazi Hearing Was a Waste of Time. These Congressional Hearings Wouldn’t Be. The Benghazi Hearing Was a Waste of Time. These Congressional Hearings Wouldn’t Be.

From drone strikes to Exxon’s climate coverup—Congress has no shortage of worthy subjects to investigate.

Oct 29, 2015 / The Editors

October 29, 1929: The Stock Market Crashes, Plunging the World Into Economic Depression

October 29, 1929: The Stock Market Crashes, Plunging the World Into Economic Depression October 29, 1929: The Stock Market Crashes, Plunging the World Into Economic Depression

“Obviously the market must have been extremely vulnerable to offer so little resistance.”

Oct 29, 2015 / Richard Kreitner

CNBC GOP debate

A GOP Debate Without a Winner—or Much of a Point A GOP Debate Without a Winner—or Much of a Point

It was an empty night of whining about the media, petty squabbling, and lost opportunities for the Republicans who would be president.

Oct 29, 2015 / John Nichols

Netanyahu

Why Is the Center for American Progress Hosting Benjamin Netanyahu? Why Is the Center for American Progress Hosting Benjamin Netanyahu?

The Israeli prime minister has spent the last few years trying to sabotage the Obama administration’s foreign policy. So what’s with the invite?

Oct 28, 2015 / Ali Gharib

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