Democrats

Clarence Thomas looks into the distance in a black judge's robe

Impeach Clarence Thomas—Plus Joe Biden, the GOP, and “Freedom” Impeach Clarence Thomas—Plus Joe Biden, the GOP, and “Freedom”

On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, The Nation's editor, D.D. Guttenplan makes the case for impeaching the Supreme Court Justice, and Eric Foner comments o...

May 4, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

Julian Assange.

If Biden Really Believes in Press Freedom, He’ll Stop Targeting Julian Assange If Biden Really Believes in Press Freedom, He’ll Stop Targeting Julian Assange

The president spoke powerfully about the importance of journalism. He needs to back those words up and end US efforts to prosecute the WikiLeaks founder.

May 3, 2023 / John Nichols

Sochie Nnaemeka

New York’s Working Families Party Came Back From the Brink. Its Departing Leader Recalls the Battle. New York’s Working Families Party Came Back From the Brink. Its Departing Leader Recalls the Battle.

Andrew Cuomo declared war. Sochie Nnaemeka and allies fought back. She shares her thoughts on his successor and the state of the New York left.

May 1, 2023 / Joan Walsh

Sean McElwee

Sean McElwee’s Betting Against Democracy Sean McElwee’s Betting Against Democracy

The Data for Progress founder’s gambling isn’t just a bad habit. It’s a symptom of the decay of solidarity.

May 1, 2023 / Jeet Heer

Ro Khanna Isn’t Running for President, Yet

Ro Khanna Isn’t Running for President, Yet Ro Khanna Isn’t Running for President, Yet

The California congressman is backing Biden. But he’s also making the right moves for a 2028 or 2032 presidential bid.

Apr 28, 2023 / John Nichols

Climate Change Science Curriculum Connecticut

Connecticut Will Require Public Schools to Teach Climate Change. Can More States Follow? Connecticut Will Require Public Schools to Teach Climate Change. Can More States Follow?

While Congress is unlikely to pass a national climate education bill any time soon, there is an opportunity for local legislators to take similar actions.

Apr 28, 2023 / StudentNation / Sena Wazer

Impeach Clarence Thomas and Remove Dianne Feinstein

Impeach Clarence Thomas and Remove Dianne Feinstein Impeach Clarence Thomas and Remove Dianne Feinstein

We’ve booted Supreme Court justices for a lot less.

Apr 27, 2023 / D.D. Guttenplan for The Nation

Philadelphia’s historic City Hall

Pick ’Em: Making Sense of the Free-for-All Primary for Mayor of Philadelphia Pick ’Em: Making Sense of the Free-for-All Primary for Mayor of Philadelphia

For a job the current incumbent seems eager to leave, the contest has drawn a remarkably diverse field of candidates—and no obvious front-runner.

Apr 26, 2023 / Gene Seymour

Neera Tanden Confirmation Hearing To Be OMB Director Before Senate Budget Committee

Susan Rice Steps Down. Make Way for Neera Tanden. Susan Rice Steps Down. Make Way for Neera Tanden.

With Rice's resignation from Biden's Domestic Policy Council, the former Center for American Progress president and Twitter main character is likely to take her place.

Apr 25, 2023 / Chris Lehmann

Kyrsten Sinema

Arizona Democrats Want the National Party to Join Their Fight to Oust Kyrsten Sinema Arizona Democrats Want the National Party to Join Their Fight to Oust Kyrsten Sinema

Senate leaders are still trying to keep the independent happy. Arizona Dems are done with that.

Apr 25, 2023 / John Nichols

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