Trump and McConnell Are Undoing the Supreme Court’s Constitutional Legitimacy Trump and McConnell Are Undoing the Supreme Court’s Constitutional Legitimacy
A rush to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the eve of an election jeopardizes the credibility of the judicial branch.
Sep 28, 2020 / John Nichols
It’s Not Just the Supreme Court That’s at Stake It’s Not Just the Supreme Court That’s at Stake
Congressional Republicans have pledged to fight dirty. Democrats need to stop playing nice.
Sep 25, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage
Bernie Sanders Has Given Us a Tool Kit for Defending Against Trump’s Threat to Democracy Bernie Sanders Has Given Us a Tool Kit for Defending Against Trump’s Threat to Democracy
In a sweeping address, the senator argues for specific action to assure a peaceful transfer of power after the November election.
Sep 25, 2020 / John Nichols
Ilhan Omar Pushes Back Against the Desperate Racist Politics of Trump’s ‘Cult-Like’ Rallies Ilhan Omar Pushes Back Against the Desperate Racist Politics of Trump’s ‘Cult-Like’ Rallies
The president is mounting a xenophobic divide-and-conquer campaign that seeks to win Minnesota and, with it, the 2020 election.
Sep 24, 2020 / John Nichols
Russ Feingold on Why We Need to Talk About Expanding the Supreme Court Russ Feingold on Why We Need to Talk About Expanding the Supreme Court
The president of the American Constitution Society talks about Justice Ginsburg’s death and the theft of Supreme Court seats.
Sep 22, 2020 / John Nichols
Democrats Can’t Take Any Option Off the Table Democrats Can’t Take Any Option Off the Table
The tendency to pretend the old norms still prevail is part of what’s gotten the nation to this awful crisis.
Sep 22, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Vote as if the Climate and the Future of Humanity Depend on It—Because They Do Vote as if the Climate and the Future of Humanity Depend on It—Because They Do
Captain Trump wants to steer us straight onto the rocks. This election is humanity’s last shot to prevent utter climate catastrophe.
Sep 22, 2020 / Bill McKibben
Letters From the October 5/12, 2020, Issue Letters From the October 5/12, 2020, Issue
Neoliberalism isn’t working… The real Norma Rae…
Sep 22, 2020 / Our Readers
Progressives Slam Biden’s Foreign Policy Team Progressives Slam Biden’s Foreign Policy Team
Sanders delegates and other progressive Dems, worried about his ties to the military, want less Pentagon spending and more focus on climate change.
Sep 21, 2020 / Tim Shorrock
If You Wait Until Election Day to Vote, You’re Already Too Late If You Wait Until Election Day to Vote, You’re Already Too Late
The only way Democrats can prevent Trump from stealing the election is if overwhelming numbers vote early—and in person.
Sep 21, 2020 / Column / Elie Mystal