Could Trump actually win the election? Depends on how much our democracy has been weakened by cynicism, big money, and declining economic mobility.
Robert Kuttner
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Gunfight at the GOP Corral
Three items to ponder: Republican gun hypocrisy, a win for reproductive rights, and the Fed’s rate hike.
Posted inAmerica and the World
How ISIS and Trump Enable Each Other
Americans are increasingly terrified, and the Donald’s tough-guy bravado is just what the moment rewards.
Posted inEducation in America
Black Lives Matter—And Beyond
We need not just common consciousness of the multiple forms of discrimination, but a grand coalition of decency against all the forces of the lunatic right.Â
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Quiet Desperation and American Fascism
We are in a race between credible leaders on the one hand, and demagogues and mass alienation on the other.
Posted inAmerica and the World
A Grand Bargain with Putin Against ISIS?
Unpleasant as it may be, a deal with Russia could help counter ISIS and restore stability to Syria.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Who Will Be Hillary’s Economic Team?
While Clinton has been moving in a progressive direction recently, a critical test will be her choice of a senior economic team.Â
Posted inCivil Rights in America
Racism Hidden in Plain View
The realities faced by black Americans are finally getting the national attention they deserve. But what will it take to actually effect change?
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
What to Watch for in Tuesday’s Debate
A critical test will be who seems like a stronger candidate against the Republicans.Â
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Bernie Sanders Is About as Radical as Harry Truman
Sanders represents the pent-up demand of rank-and-file Democrats to get their party back.
