The Shame Game
The internet has given us a new public square. Now law enforcement is trying to harness its power.
Where Is Hillary Clinton’s Vision?
The attacks on Bernie Sanders aren't working; instead, they're highlighting the Democratic frontrunner's own vulnerabilities.
Obama: America Is Great Again Already
The president rejected the Republican narrative of decay and weakness in his last State of the Union address.
Hillary Clinton Is Already Running a General Election Campaign
Her economic message is tailored for a Republican opponent, not to reassure progressives.
The Best Bernie Sanders Impressions of the Year
The voice, the passion, and the body language of the Democratic candidate were impossible to ignore.
Hillary Clinton’s Economic Balancing Act
To win, she needs voters to feel hopeful—but most Americans are still more anxious than optimistic.
Jeb Bush’s Empty Triumph Over Donald Trump
He landed a lot of punches, but also exposed the Republican Party's lack of a credible alternative to the front-runner's bellicosity.
The New Gun-Control Strategy: Let the Voters Speak
In 2016, ballot measures in states could raise the political stakes of the issue.
The Year the Fight Against Inequality Went Mainstream
Even Republicans are getting in on the act. But the issue's reach is still limited by age-old political realities.
How Hillary Clinton Is Making Aging Parents a 2016 Issue
America's "invisible workforce" of family caregivers desperately needs help—and Democratic proposals are a start, at least.
How Bobby Jindal (and Grover Norquist) Doomed David Vitter
And helped elect a Democratic governor of Louisiana.
The Left's Green Lantern Problem
To truly change America, progressives must start winning down-ballot races—and soon.
Can Governors Really Say No to Syrian Refugees?
Probably not. But they could make the lives of refugees very difficult.
The Real Job for the Next Democratic President
Despite the candidates’ sweeping promises, the path to progressive change will be far more narrow.
Why Ben Carson's Problem With the Truth Really Matters
His fuzzy relationship with facts isn't just about the past—it's about his vision for America's future.
How Opponents of LGBT Rights Are Exploiting the Politics of Disgust
The rejection of an anti-discrimination ordinance in Houston marks the return of an old culture war tactic