Now Is the Time for Biden to Restaff the Havana Embassy Now Is the Time for Biden to Restaff the Havana Embassy
A never-before-published letter from the US Embassy community in Cuba argues that Washington should sustain full diplomatic functions despite the risks.
Jul 23, 2021 / Peter Kornbluh and William M. LeoGrande
The Political Brilliance of the American Rescue Plan The Political Brilliance of the American Rescue Plan
Biden’s stimulus plan took the question of recovery off the table. Now the Democrats can focus on passing large-scale economic reforms.
Jul 23, 2021 / Mike Konczal
Republicans Hate Voting Rights Because They Threaten White Power Republicans Hate Voting Rights Because They Threaten White Power
It’s no accident that the current assault on voting rights started not with the failed reelection of Donald Trump but with the successful election of Barack Obama.
Jul 22, 2021 / Elie Mystal for The Nation
Ready When You Are Ready When You Are
Vaccines equal victory.
Jul 22, 2021 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo and Bill Bramhall
A New Entrant in the Race to Take on Ron Johnson Gets a Boost From Progressive Groups A New Entrant in the Race to Take on Ron Johnson Gets a Boost From Progressive Groups
Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes has entered a crowded Democratic primary contest with substantial support.
Jul 22, 2021 / John Nichols
Bernie’s Big Deal Bernie’s Big Deal
John Nichols on the budget, plus Francine Prose on Ethel Rosenberg.
Jul 22, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
3 Things Biden Can Do Right Now to Stop Covid and Save Lives 3 Things Biden Can Do Right Now to Stop Covid and Save Lives
Unless the president changes course, and confronts Big Pharma, the past six months will indelibly tarnish his legacy.
Jul 22, 2021 / Column / Gregg Gonsalves
The Democrats Are Bungling Voting Rights—but Not in the Way You Think The Democrats Are Bungling Voting Rights—but Not in the Way You Think
The John Lewis Voting Rights Act is a valuable piece of legislation. So is the For the People Act. Both are destined to fail in front of the Supreme Court.
Jul 21, 2021 / Elie Mystal
Progressives Around the Country Are Recalling Sewer Socialism’s Proud History Progressives Around the Country Are Recalling Sewer Socialism’s Proud History
At the local level, sidewalk socialists represent a movement whose time has come.
Jul 21, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Crisis in Haiti Crisis in Haiti
Haitian president, Jovenel Moïse, was assassinated on July 7, sending the country further into chaos.
Jul 21, 2021 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo