Colbert’s Triumphant ‘Late Show’ Debut
The comedian tries on a new late-night identity and talks to Jeb Bush about his presidential campaign.
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Rio 2016 Athletes: Take Back the Bay
With the Olympic Games approaching, the international community is starting to pay attention to Brazil’s slums. It’s about time.
College Dems of America in Disarray
Corruption. Chaos. Debacle. And in the end: impeachment. The College Democrats of America has not had a great summer.
Hillary Clinton’s Problematic New Ads
Clinton’s new ads only highlight just how little voters understand about what motivates her.
GOP Contemplates Way Forward on Planned Parenthood
If Republicans are serious about defunding Planned Parenthood, they’ll have to tread carefully to avoid alienating too many voters.
Showdown, Throwdown: Liveblogging the GOP Debate
Join editors from The Politic as we discuss the debate – the winners, the losers, the zingers, the shade, and maybe even the public policy proposals – all in real time.
Ladies and the Trump
Trump may have fired his sexist aide, but this was no one off fluke. Trump’s history is littered with misogyny.
For Republican Candidates, Any Publicity Is Good Publicity
Struggling presidential hopefuls have realized that in a crowded field, the only comments and actions that make headlines do so because of their shock value.