Congress Must Seize the Spotlight Back From Trump Congress Must Seize the Spotlight Back From Trump
The Congressional Progressive Caucus is prepared to lead the way, with an innovative remote hearing on fighting mass unemployment.
Apr 17, 2020 / John Nichols
Adjourn Trump—and the Imperial Presidency Adjourn Trump—and the Imperial Presidency
A constant ceding of authority to the executive branch has empowered 45 to make everything worse.
Apr 16, 2020 / John Nichols
Joe Biden Needs to Start Acting Like a Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Needs to Start Acting Like a Presidential Candidate
Advice for the apparent Democratic nominee on how to behave like a leader—and defeat Donald Trump—in the middle of a pandemic.
Apr 16, 2020 / Elie Mystal
The Coronavirus Strike Wave Could Shift Power to Workers—for Good The Coronavirus Strike Wave Could Shift Power to Workers—for Good
Workers at companies that offer poor pay and unsafe working conditions now know they are essential. And many expect to be treated that way.
Apr 16, 2020 / Bryce Covert
The Troublesome Tara Reade Story The Troublesome Tara Reade Story
Left- and right-wing Biden haters demanded that the media investigate her sexual assault charge. It did—and uncovered many reasons to doubt.
Apr 15, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Can Biden Go Left? Can Biden Go Left?
The Sanders movement won’t be won over with empty gestures.
Apr 15, 2020 / D.D. Guttenplan for The Nation
None of Us Knows How to Pivot Between Crises, and Online Agitation Doesn’t Feel like Enough None of Us Knows How to Pivot Between Crises, and Online Agitation Doesn’t Feel like Enough
Scenes from a pandemic: 3
Apr 15, 2020 / Tristan Call
Can Obama Unite the Democrats Behind Biden? Can Obama Unite the Democrats Behind Biden?
Obama’s endorsement was a remarkable performance—and a reminder that he’s still an outsize talent in American politics. But was it persuasive?
Apr 15, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Anti-Abortion Opportunism Anti-Abortion Opportunism
There is no good time to restrict access to abortion.
Apr 15, 2020 / Rachel Rebouché
Newly Blue Virginia Leaves Workers Behind Newly Blue Virginia Leaves Workers Behind
The Democratic governor used Covid-19 as an excuse to delay pro-labor bills. But unions say the virus shows why workers need protection ASAP.
Apr 14, 2020 / Joan Walsh