Vol. 21, No. 31
April 25, 2016
Cover Story
The American Populist
on Andrew Jackson
By Geoffrey Norman
Also in This Issue
- Banana Republicans — Mark Hemingway
- Will the Wheels of Justice Grind Hillary? — Daniel Halper
- The Ultimate Test for a Dealmaker — Fred Barnes
This issue examined the rise of populism in American politics through a historical lens, with Geoffrey Norman's cover story exploring Andrew Jackson's presidency and legacy as a populist figure. Mark Hemingway investigated political intrigue in the U.S. Virgin Islands in "Banana Republicans," while other contributors addressed pressing contemporary issues including Hillary Clinton's email scandal, the delegate battle between Trump and Cruz, and the failures of green energy policies. The magazine also featured analysis of China's Xi Jinping and his parallels to the Cultural Revolution, underscoring The Weekly Standard's focus on political upheaval and institutional challenges during the contentious 2016 election cycle.