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Hillary Clinton Archive

Archives for August 2016

Politics
Hillary Clinton’s press conference problem, explainedHillary Clinton’s press conference problem, explained
Politics

She won’t do one, they’re kinda dumb, the press loves them, and she hates the press.

By Matthew Yglesias
Jimmy Kimmel asked Clinton to read Trump quotes with a straight face. She had to refuse one.
Politics

It’s about Ivanka, Trump’s daughter.

By German Lopez
Politics
Here’s how we know the bonkers conspiracy theory about Hillary Clinton’s health is catching onHere’s how we know the bonkers conspiracy theory about Hillary Clinton’s health is catching on
Politics

Hillary Clinton coughed. And people talked about it.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Lillie Harden was Bill Clinton’s welfare reform success story. Welfare reform failed her.Lillie Harden was Bill Clinton’s welfare reform success story. Welfare reform failed her.
Politics

Honoring Harden’s legacy includes recognizing the limits of welfare reform that doesn’t reform what makes welfare necessary.

By Victoria M. Massie
Scaling back the Clinton Foundation is another sign Hillary has learned since last time
Politics

Belatedly breaking out of the cycle of scandal and fatalism.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
9 prominent feminists on what Hillary Clinton’s historic candidacy really means9 prominent feminists on what Hillary Clinton’s historic candidacy really means
Politics

Clinton’s nomination, and the prospect of her election, doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone — even feminists.

By Emily Crockett
Politics
Why some feminists are conflicted about Hillary Clinton’s historic candidacyWhy some feminists are conflicted about Hillary Clinton’s historic candidacy
Politics

What would it really mean to elect our first woman president — and this woman in particular?

By Emily Crockett
Hillary Clinton will likely have a unique chance to remake the federal judiciary
Politics

Over 10 percent of federal judgeships will be vacant when she takes office.

By Matthew Yglesias
Mischiefs of Faction
Why is Donald Trump the GOP nominee? Two words: Hillary Clinton.Why is Donald Trump the GOP nominee? Two words: Hillary Clinton.
Mischiefs of Faction

How Clinton’s “strength” created Trump.

By John Patty
Politics
Hillary Clinton has eased one of the biggest doubts about her capacity to be a good presidentHillary Clinton has eased one of the biggest doubts about her capacity to be a good president
Politics

A well-managed, low-drama campaign that few expected.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Van Jones on the staggering political challenges Hillary Clinton would face as presidentVan Jones on the staggering political challenges Hillary Clinton would face as president
Politics

“She could wind up being one of our greatest presidents. And frankly she’s going to have to. Or else she’ll be a one-termer.”

By Andrew Prokop
Hillary Clinton’s neoconservative fan club, explained
Politics

She’s not one of them — the truth is much more boring.

By Matthew Yglesias
Hillary Clinton’s newly announced transition team gives us a hint of her priorities as president
Politics

A focus on children and family issues.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Donald Trump has supported Hillary Clinton for longer than he’s opposed herDonald Trump has supported Hillary Clinton for longer than he’s opposed her
Politics

Trump has a substantial history of praising his opposing candidate.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Breitbart thought the polls were biased against Trump. So it did its own poll. Clinton won.Breitbart thought the polls were biased against Trump. So it did its own poll. Clinton won.
Politics

Because Breitbart still has to follow the same polling rules as everyone else.

By Tara Golshan