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C’mon, Iowa, This Is Just Ridiculous

C’mon, Iowa, This Is Just Ridiculous C’mon, Iowa, This Is Just Ridiculous

If the Iowa caucuses are any indication of what the rest of the election cycle might be like, 2020 is going to be a tough year.

Feb 4, 2020 / John Nichols

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Letters From the February 17, 2020, Issue Letters From the February 17, 2020, Issue

Failing college… East Coast vibes… The beginning of understanding… More than words…

Feb 4, 2020 / Our Readers

Trump and the Whistle-Blower He Hates

Trump and the Whistle-Blower He Hates Trump and the Whistle-Blower He Hates

US whistle-blower law was explicitly designed to protect witnesses against mob boss retaliation.

Feb 4, 2020 / Tom Devine and Mark Hertsgaard

How to Figure Out Who ‘Won’ the Iowa Caucuses

How to Figure Out Who ‘Won’ the Iowa Caucuses How to Figure Out Who ‘Won’ the Iowa Caucuses

Here’s a hint: It could be complicated, and it could take a while. We go down the Iowa caucus rabbit hole so you don’t have to.

Feb 3, 2020 / John Nichols

A Sanders Campaign Sketchbook

A Sanders Campaign Sketchbook A Sanders Campaign Sketchbook

On trips to Iowa and New Hampshire to support the Bernie Sanders campaign, I found a solidarity deeper than hope.

Feb 3, 2020 / Molly Crabapple

Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin

Putin in Israel Putin in Israel

Conflicting new Cold War memories.

Feb 3, 2020 / Stephen F. Cohen

Donald Trump speaks to Michael Bloomberg at a 9/11 memorial service

Michael Bloomberg Is the Rich Man’s Donald Trump Michael Bloomberg Is the Rich Man’s Donald Trump

The billionaire gets special treatment from the DNC, giving his opponents a chance to highlight the dangers of plutocracy.

Feb 3, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Can Democrats Win Back Trump Voters—Without Compromising Their Soul?

Can Democrats Win Back Trump Voters—Without Compromising Their Soul? Can Democrats Win Back Trump Voters—Without Compromising Their Soul?

Many analysts say Democrats need to score significant swing voter support to win in 2020. The question is whether they can do that without tilting to the center.

Feb 3, 2020 / Feature / Tana Ganeva

The Art of Eviction

The Art of Eviction The Art of Eviction

How one company helps landlords exploit a loophole in New York’s tenant laws.

Feb 3, 2020 / Feature / Joshua Hunt

Anti-abortion protesters outside Florida State Prison

The Long History of the Anti-Abortion Movement’s Links to White Supremacists The Long History of the Anti-Abortion Movement’s Links to White Supremacists

Racism and xenophobia have been woven into the anti-abortion movement for decades, despite the careful curation of its public image.

Feb 3, 2020 / Alex DiBranco

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