Why It Took Republican Leaders 16 Months to Denounce Trump Why It Took Republican Leaders 16 Months to Denounce Trump
When it comes to minorities, immigrants, and women—the party still has a major empathy gap.
Oct 12, 2016 / Column / Laila Lalami
The Sexual Predator Who Would Be King The Sexual Predator Who Would Be King
Trump seeks to impose on America a strongman politics that even Republicans note—and fear.
Oct 12, 2016 / John Nichols
In Greensboro, Obama Links Trump’s Misogyny to Trump’s Racism—as Only Obama Can In Greensboro, Obama Links Trump’s Misogyny to Trump’s Racism—as Only Obama Can
A fired-up Obama told the mostly African-American crowd: “You have everything to lose!”
Oct 12, 2016 / Joan Walsh
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Could Not Be More Wrong About Colin Kaepernick Ruth Bader Ginsburg Could Not Be More Wrong About Colin Kaepernick
To call Colin Kaepernick “arrogant” sounds much too close to “uppity” for comfort.
Oct 12, 2016 / Dave Zirin
Warmongering in Washington, Preparation for War in Moscow Warmongering in Washington, Preparation for War in Moscow
In reaction to US words and deeds, the Kremlin is preparing the Russian nation for the possibility of war.
Oct 12, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
Luke Cage Is Not for Hire Luke Cage Is Not for Hire
Netflix and Marvel revive the character who originated amid the post–civil rights turmoil.
Oct 12, 2016 / Loren A. Lynch
The Brat Pack Grows Up The Brat Pack Grows Up
Once the voice of youthful dissatisfaction, Jay McInerney, Tama Janowitz, and Bret Easton Ellis experience the growing pains of middle age.
Oct 12, 2016 / Books & the Arts / Michelle Dean
Win or Lose—Hillary Clinton’s Troubles in Ohio Should Worry Democrats Win or Lose—Hillary Clinton’s Troubles in Ohio Should Worry Democrats
Trump is imploding nationally—but Clinton has failed to connect here with disaffected whites, African Americans, and young voters.
Oct 12, 2016 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan
Trump’s Economic Advisory Team Includes Just 1 Economics Professor Trump’s Economic Advisory Team Includes Just 1 Economics Professor
Who is Peter Navarro, and why don’t more academics support Trump?
Oct 11, 2016 / Jon Wiener
The First Campus Strike in Over 30 Years Is Happening at Harvard The First Campus Strike in Over 30 Years Is Happening at Harvard
The university’s dining staff is demanding a living wage—and students and campus staff are on their side.
Oct 11, 2016 / StudentNation / Michelle Chen