How the Phony Planned Parenthood Videos Degraded the Abortion Debate How the Phony Planned Parenthood Videos Degraded the Abortion Debate
Abortion foes know Americans want choice to stay legal, so they’ve shifted their strategy to reduce access and demonize providers.
Nov 30, 2015 / Joan Walsh
On ‘the Preponderance of the Evidence,’ Bernie Sanders Is a Democrat On ‘the Preponderance of the Evidence,’ Bernie Sanders Is a Democrat
With a boost from Democratic Party officials, the senator is formally approved for the first primary ballot.
Nov 25, 2015 / John Nichols
How a Democrat Can Win in the South How a Democrat Can Win in the South
John Bel Edwards’s surprise victory in Louisiana offers a lesson to Democrats: Campaign fiercely, mobilize urgently.
Nov 23, 2015 / John Nichols
‘Bringing History to Bear’ ‘Bringing History to Bear’
Celebrating 150 years of dialogue and dissent.
Nov 19, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Can Democratic Socialism Pass the Electability Test? It Already Has Can Democratic Socialism Pass the Electability Test? It Already Has
Long before Bernie Sanders, socialists were winning elections—and debates about the direction of the United States.
Nov 19, 2015 / John Nichols
The Big Idea That Could Bring Disaffected Voters Back to the Polls The Big Idea That Could Bring Disaffected Voters Back to the Polls
Bernie Sanders has a plan to expand, not “save,” Social Security—and it should be popular.
Nov 18, 2015 / William Greider
Democrats Are Right—We’re Not At War With ‘Radical Islam’ Democrats Are Right—We’re Not At War With ‘Radical Islam’
Magic words won’t defeat Islamic terrorism. Sound analysis is important.
Nov 17, 2015 / Joshua Holland
Why the Biggest Problem with the Media Is Not ‘Liberal Bias’ Why the Biggest Problem with the Media Is Not ‘Liberal Bias’
It’s as important as ever to reform a corporatized system that’s rigged against the public interest and failing our democracy.
Nov 17, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Second Democratic Debate Was a Great Night for Republicans The Second Democratic Debate Was a Great Night for Republicans
The “I’m not that much of a Socialist compared to Eisenhower” debate reminded America of the GOP that was.
Nov 15, 2015 / John Nichols
Postal Workers Endorse Austerity-Foe Bernie Sanders Postal Workers Endorse Austerity-Foe Bernie Sanders
An endorsement of a longtime foe of privatization who supports postal banking.
Nov 12, 2015 / John Nichols