Government

Whatever It Takes, Democrats Must Defend Abortion Rights

Whatever It Takes, Democrats Must Defend Abortion Rights Whatever It Takes, Democrats Must Defend Abortion Rights

Voters did their part by electing Democrats in 2020. It’s past time these elected leaders did theirs.

May 5, 2022 / Atima Omara

It’s Time for Democrats to Do More Than Vote-Shaming

It’s Time for Democrats to Do More Than Vote-Shaming It’s Time for Democrats to Do More Than Vote-Shaming

Despite their control of the House, Senate, and presidency, Democrats won’t take responsibility for an unprecedented attack on reproductive rights on their watch.

May 4, 2022 / Aída Chávez

Protests at the Supreme Court

Yes, We Will Fight for “Roe.” But We Are Also Mourning. Yes, We Will Fight for “Roe.” But We Are Also Mourning.

I’d like to say the folks at the Emily’s List gala were fired up and ready to fight—but that would be missing the undercurrent of trauma in the crowd.

May 4, 2022 / Joan Walsh

The Fate of Abortion Rights Rests Not in D.C. but in the Statehouses

The Fate of Abortion Rights Rests Not in D.C. but in the Statehouses The Fate of Abortion Rights Rests Not in D.C. but in the Statehouses

With legislation codifying Roe deadlocked in Washington, Democrats must focus attention and resources on statehouse elections.

May 4, 2022 / John Nichols

American Dream Black Residents

Homeownership and the American Dream During Covid Homeownership and the American Dream During Covid

Were families that owned a home better protected from financial hardship compared to renters?

May 3, 2022 / StudentNation / Maya Dalton and Ross Thomas

DSA YDSA

The Here and Now of the American Left The Here and Now of the American Left

As students traveled home after YDSA’s winter conference, the future was still an open question, but their goal was clear.

May 2, 2022 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope

Stephanie Byers stands outside her office, wearing beaded earrings and a nametag decorated with a trans flag sticker.

Kansas’s First Trans Legislator Isn’t Going Anywhere Kansas’s First Trans Legislator Isn’t Going Anywhere

Stephanie Byers is vowing to keep trans kids safe—and some of her Republican colleagues aren’t on board.

Apr 29, 2022 / Q&A / Sophie Hurwitz

US-HEALTH-VIRUS-EPIDEMIC

The Biden Administration Is Leaving the States to Deal With Covid on Their Own The Biden Administration Is Leaving the States to Deal With Covid on Their Own

Public Health Emergency measures are slated to end in July—and with them, coverage for millions of Americans.

Apr 29, 2022 / Aída Chávez

Biden leaning his cheek on his fist.

The Democrats’ Losing Strategy The Democrats’ Losing Strategy

The last two Democratic administrations tried the “you don’t know how good you’ve got it” line and got trounced.

Apr 29, 2022 / John Nichols for The Nation

Bernie Sanders points up in the air.

End All Federal Contracting With Amazon Until It Stops Union-Busting End All Federal Contracting With Amazon Until It Stops Union-Busting

Bernie Sanders wants Biden to bar corporations that attack unions from getting government contracts.

Apr 28, 2022 / John Nichols

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