Democrats Have Inherited a Broken Senate. Can They Make It Work? Democrats Have Inherited a Broken Senate. Can They Make It Work?
Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer has his work cut out for him. Here are four ways he could make the Senate work.
Feb 9, 2021 / Feature / John Nichols
Larry Summers Is Still Worth Ignoring Larry Summers Is Still Worth Ignoring
Shut out of power, the onetime wunderkind tries to grab the spotlight with an attention-getting argument.
Feb 8, 2021 / Jeet Heer
Democrats Need to Make Good on Their Promises Democrats Need to Make Good on Their Promises
Improving people’s financial well-being is good politics.
Feb 5, 2021 / Editorial / Bryce Covert
Student Debt Relief Is Back on the Table Student Debt Relief Is Back on the Table
With a Democratic majority in both chambers, Biden has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to provide immediate financial relief to millions of Americans.
Feb 3, 2021 / StudentNation / Cody Hounanian
Student Organizing May Never Be the Same Again Student Organizing May Never Be the Same Again
Covid-19 has upended some of the most essential tactics for student organizers. That might be a good thing.
Jan 26, 2021 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen
Poison Soup Poison Soup
America is left with a taste of fascism.
Jan 22, 2021 / OppArt / J.T. Williamson
How the United States Chose to Become a Country of Homelessness How the United States Chose to Become a Country of Homelessness
For months, our leaders have known that the Covid-19 crisis could force millions of people from their homes. They decided to let it happen.
Jan 13, 2021 / 2021 Year in Review / Dale Maharidge
Impeachment Part 2 Impeachment Part 2
The greatest threat to democracy? Trump.
Jan 12, 2021 / OppArt / Lalo Alcaraz
How Biden Can Break the Stranglehold of Amazon and Other Monopolies How Biden Can Break the Stranglehold of Amazon and Other Monopolies
The incoming president can take numerous steps to trim the tentacles of today’s monopolistic companies, which reach into every corner of American life.
Jan 4, 2021 / Biden's First 100 Days / Zephyr Teachout