What’s Up in DC: Focus Is on the Legacy of John Lewis and the Renewal of Voting Rights What’s Up in DC: Focus Is on the Legacy of John Lewis and the Renewal of Voting Rights
President Joe Biden, fresh from a major victory with Senate approval of his $1.9 trillion American Rescue Act, started the new week in Washington by placing a major focus on voting…
Mar 8, 2021 / John Nichols
Two Cheers for Joe Manchin Two Cheers for Joe Manchin
Democrats should let the West Virginian have his small victories while they pass big bills.
Mar 8, 2021 / Jeet Heer
We Must Protect the Squad! We Must Protect the Squad!
As soon as they arrived, the Black and brown leftists of Congress became targets of right-wing terror groups.
Mar 5, 2021 / Column / Kali Holloway
Is a Tax on ‘Ultra-Millionaires’ the Answer to Massive Inequality? Is a Tax on ‘Ultra-Millionaires’ the Answer to Massive Inequality?
The ultra-rich have gotten even richer since the pandemic began. Elizabeth Warren says her wealth tax can combat rising inequality.
Mar 4, 2021 / Joan Walsh
VP Harris, Maybe You Were Elected for Such a Time as This VP Harris, Maybe You Were Elected for Such a Time as This
The Byrd rule is not in the Constitution. It’s not what you swore to uphold.
Mar 2, 2021 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
Biden Ran on Ending Forever Wars. He’s Already Undermining That Promise. Biden Ran on Ending Forever Wars. He’s Already Undermining That Promise.
The argument that the strikes in Syria are a “defensive” measure mocks the reality of our presence there.
Mar 2, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
$15 an Hour Is the Compromise $15 an Hour Is the Compromise
Biden and the Democrats need to deliver on the wage hike they promised—by any means necessary. Anything less is a moral and political failure.
Mar 2, 2021 / John Nichols
What’s Up in DC: Action Moves to the House on Campaign Reform and Racial Justice What’s Up in DC: Action Moves to the House on Campaign Reform and Racial Justice
The big DC action this week will be in the US Senate, where some version of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Act will pass. But what version? Will it include a minim…
Mar 1, 2021 / John Nichols
‘Opponents of Medicare for All Are Deathly Afraid’ ‘Opponents of Medicare for All Are Deathly Afraid’
We talked to Dr. Abdul El-Sayed about M4A and building a movement in the wake of Biden’s victory.
Mar 1, 2021 / Q&A / Natalie Shure
Republicans Failed to Sink Deb Haaland’s Nomination—and Looked Like Fools in the Process Republicans Failed to Sink Deb Haaland’s Nomination—and Looked Like Fools in the Process
Biden’s nominee for Interior responded to GOP bluster with grace and is headed for confirmation.
Feb 26, 2021 / Julian Brave NoiseCat