Joan Walsh

National Affairs Correspondent

@joanwalsh

Joan Walsh, a national affairs correspondent for The Nation, is a coproducer of The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show and the author of What’s the Matter With White People? Finding Our Way in the Next America. Her most recent book (with Nick Hanauer and Donald Cohen) is Corporate Bullsh*t: Exposing the Lies and Half-Truths That Protect Profit, Power and Wealth In America.

Kash Patel, director of the FBI, testifying at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on September 15, 2026.

Kash Patel Stands Up for “Victims” of Bestiality Kash Patel Stands Up for “Victims” of Bestiality

In a bizarre Senate committee hearing, the FBI director defends his tenure and disrespects Democrats.

Sep 16, 2026 / Joan Walsh

The Embarrassment of Trump’s Midterm Convention

The Embarrassment of Trump’s Midterm Convention The Embarrassment of Trump’s Midterm Convention

Many GOP candidates in competitive House and Senate races are steering clear of the Dallas event.

Sep 10, 2026 / Joan Walsh

Can Senator Jon Ossoff Hold On to His Seat?

Can Senator Jon Ossoff Hold On to His Seat? Can Senator Jon Ossoff Hold On to His Seat?

He’s the most vulnerable incumbent in the Senate race, and his state is ground zero for the new Jim Crow attacks on voting rights.

Sep 9, 2026 / Feature / Joan Walsh

Gloria Steinem’s Many-Splendored Feminist Life

Gloria Steinem’s Many-Splendored Feminist Life Gloria Steinem’s Many-Splendored Feminist Life

The feminist icon lived the struggle for gender equality and always found time to lend support and solidarity to other women leaders, even in her final days.

Sep 3, 2026 / Joan Walsh

Old and On the Way: How Ed Markey Dispatched Seth Moulton in Massachusetts

Old and On the Way: How Ed Markey Dispatched Seth Moulton in Massachusetts Old and On the Way: How Ed Markey Dispatched Seth Moulton in Massachusetts

Moulton, a centrist opportunist, sought to unseat his incumbent opponent by posturing as a young progressive. Voters didn’t fall for it.

Sep 2, 2026 / Joan Walsh

Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong speaks at an election-night party in Madison, Wisconsin. Hong went on to lose the primary.

Democratic Candidates Have Embraced Unity. Dem Pundits? Not So Much. Democratic Candidates Have Embraced Unity. Dem Pundits? Not So Much.

Losing candidates have prioritized the big tent and embraced their former rivals. Why can’t the media and pundits get on board?

Aug 28, 2026 / Joan Walsh

Supporters cheer during an election night event for Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, now the Democratic candidate for Senate, on August 11, 2026, in Minneapolis.

Peggy Flanagan’s Many Crush the Money in the Minnesota Senate Primary Peggy Flanagan’s Many Crush the Money in the Minnesota Senate Primary

Corporate Dem Angie Craig outspent Flanagan by roughly four to one. But Flanagan’s ground game, and her promise to “avenge Minnesota” after ICE’s cruelty, gave her a 20-point win....

Aug 12, 2026 / Joan Walsh

New York Governor Kathy Hochul celebrates with State Assemblyman Micah Lasher, who won the NY-12 congressional primary, at an election-night party.

The New York City Race Where the Establishment Won The New York City Race Where the Establishment Won

And why that’s a good thing.

Jun 24, 2026 / Joan Walsh

Representative Mike Collins (R-GA), now the Republican candidate for Senate, gives a speech during a runoff election-night party in Jackson, Georgia.

Georgia Goes MAGA in the Republican Senate Primary Georgia Goes MAGA in the Republican Senate Primary

A Trump-backed, scandal-tainted nepo baby will challenge Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the fall.

Jun 17, 2026 / Joan Walsh

CBS News chief Bari Weiss at a White House Correspondents’ Dinner pre-party in Georgetown on April 24.

Fire Bari Weiss! Fire Bari Weiss!

Which is worse, her political malevolence or her incompetence?

Jun 8, 2026 / Joan Walsh

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