Tragedy and Hope on the Western Front Tragedy and Hope on the Western Front
The imprisonment of Iraqi refugee Omar Ameen and the prospect of humane redistribution of wealth show California both failing and aspiring to its political promise.
May 14, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky
Will the GOP Scaremonger Us Out of Child Care and Family Leave? Will the GOP Scaremonger Us Out of Child Care and Family Leave?
Biden’s big proposals are popular, even with Republicans. So to oppose them, GOP leaders aren’t looking at the future; they’re looking way back.
May 14, 2021 / Joan Walsh
New York County Jails May Close Their Doors to ICE New York County Jails May Close Their Doors to ICE
The Dignity Not Detention Act mirrors legislative efforts to take on the rogue agency in states like Maryland and California.
May 13, 2021 / Aída Chávez
The FBI Investigates Rudy Giuliani The FBI Investigates Rudy Giuliani
He can run, but he can’t hide.
May 13, 2021 / OppArt
Trump’s Obsessive Attacks Won’t Silence Ilhan Omar’s Defense of Palestinian Human Rights Trump’s Obsessive Attacks Won’t Silence Ilhan Omar’s Defense of Palestinian Human Rights
Rather than address concerns about Israeli air strikes killing Palestinian children, Trump and his allies target a Muslim member of Congress.
May 13, 2021 / John Nichols
Cheney vs. Stefanik Isn’t About Loyalty to Donald Trump Cheney vs. Stefanik Isn’t About Loyalty to Donald Trump
It’s about whether one of our two major parties is loyal to the principle of democracy.
May 12, 2021 / Joan Walsh
Black Families Matter Black Families Matter
Honoring black lives, every day.
May 12, 2021 / OppArt / Isis Davis-Marks
Chuck Schumer: ‘I Believe That Democracy Is at Risk and We Cannot Fail’ Chuck Schumer: ‘I Believe That Democracy Is at Risk and We Cannot Fail’
The Senate majority leader talks in a Nation exclusive about the night before the insurrection, his weekly leadership conference, and his timeline for passing major legislation lik...
May 12, 2021 / Q&A / John Nichols
Virginia’s Shrunken GOP Electorate Finally Picks a Nominee for Governor Virginia’s Shrunken GOP Electorate Finally Picks a Nominee for Governor
After two days, a 37-site drive-up “convention” yields a self-funding political neophyte who made Taylor Swift sad. Welcome to election integrity!
May 11, 2021 / Joan Walsh
Covid’s Spread Ignores All Borders Covid’s Spread Ignores All Borders
This global pandemic must remain our collective battle.
May 11, 2021 / OppArt / Peter Kuper