Politics

Elizabeth Warren Insists She’s Not Running for President. These Activists Are Trying to Change Her Mind.

Elizabeth Warren Insists She’s Not Running for President. These Activists Are Trying to Change Her Mind. Elizabeth Warren Insists She’s Not Running for President. These Activists Are Trying to Change Her Mind.

But would a Warren campaign help—or hurt—the causes she cares most about?

Feb 4, 2015 / Feature / George Zornick

Defense Secretary Nominee Offers Promises, but No Plan, to Tackle Sexual Assault in the Military

Defense Secretary Nominee Offers Promises, but No Plan, to Tackle Sexual Assault in the Military Defense Secretary Nominee Offers Promises, but No Plan, to Tackle Sexual Assault in the Military

Ashton Carter offered the Senate Armed Services Committee few specifics on how his pledge would lead to success when so many others have failed.

Feb 4, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

How Mitt Got Bushwhacked in the GOP’s ‘Establishment Primary’

How Mitt Got Bushwhacked in the GOP’s ‘Establishment Primary’ How Mitt Got Bushwhacked in the GOP’s ‘Establishment Primary’

The Bush Machine plays for keeps—and this time, they hauled out the heavy artillery to shoot down Romney.

Feb 4, 2015 / John Nichols

Romney, Not Finding Donor Support, Decides Not to Run Romney, Not Finding Donor Support, Decides Not to Run

Unlimited donations make The role of fat cats truly stunning. They don’t just sway who’ll win the race. It’s up to them to pick who’s running.

Feb 4, 2015 / Column / Calvin Trillin

The Afghanistan War Is Still Raging—but This Time It’s Being Waged by Contractors

The Afghanistan War Is Still Raging—but This Time It’s Being Waged by Contractors The Afghanistan War Is Still Raging—but This Time It’s Being Waged by Contractors

The mission isn't “over”… it’s just been reassigned.

Feb 4, 2015 / Tim Shorrock

Will Obama Cave to the Establishment’s War Lust?

Will Obama Cave to the Establishment’s War Lust? Will Obama Cave to the Establishment’s War Lust?

Why sending weapons to Ukraine is a reckless idea.

Feb 4, 2015 / James Carden

Obama’s Defense Secretary Nominee Is Open to Having More Troops in Afghanistan

Obama’s Defense Secretary Nominee Is Open to Having More Troops in Afghanistan Obama’s Defense Secretary Nominee Is Open to Having More Troops in Afghanistan

Ashton Carter will tell the Senate Wednesday he would recommend more troops if conditions “degrade.”

Feb 4, 2015 / George Zornick

Fortune’s Son

Fortune’s Son Fortune’s Son

Why the line from Barry Goldwater to Ted Cruz runs over Nelson Rockefeller.

Feb 4, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Michael O’Donnell

People Power Is Winning Net Neutrality

People Power Is Winning Net Neutrality People Power Is Winning Net Neutrality

As the FCC prepares to defend a free and open Internet, it’s vital to keep the pressure on.

Feb 3, 2015 / John Nichols

Cuomo Talks Tough on Ethics (Again) and Invites Us to Trust Him

Cuomo Talks Tough on Ethics (Again) and Invites Us to Trust Him Cuomo Talks Tough on Ethics (Again) and Invites Us to Trust Him

Should we give him a second chance? Yes—with skepticism and with hope.

Feb 3, 2015 / Stephen Gillers

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