Government

Tank in Poland

Realism on Russia Realism on Russia

We must investigate claims of Russian interference in the election, while also de-escalating a dangerous crisis.

Jul 27, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Anti-Trump protest in NYC

How Are We Going to Survive the Next 42 Months of Trump? How Are We Going to Survive the Next 42 Months of Trump?

Many progressives are depressed and angry. But there are also glimmers of hope.

Jul 27, 2017 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Donald Trump’s Ban on Transgender Troops Is Not a Distraction

Donald Trump’s Ban on Transgender Troops Is Not a Distraction Donald Trump’s Ban on Transgender Troops Is Not a Distraction

It’s the point.

Jul 26, 2017 / Richard Kim

A woman holds a sign saying

‘A Better Deal’ Sounds Nice, but Democrats Must Get Specific ‘A Better Deal’ Sounds Nice, but Democrats Must Get Specific

They should echo FDR’s renunciations of economic royalists and define the enemy.

Jul 26, 2017 / John Nichols

Unveiling of 'A Better Deal'

Democrats Are Finally Waking Up Democrats Are Finally Waking Up

Two new economic agendas are moving the party in a starkly populist direction.

Jul 26, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage

McConnell and Cornyn

The Republican Coup to Trash Health Care The Republican Coup to Trash Health Care

Mitch McConnell is relying on secrecy and chaos to pass a bill—any bill.

Jul 26, 2017 / The Nation

Mitch McConnell Wants You to Be Confused

Mitch McConnell Wants You to Be Confused Mitch McConnell Wants You to Be Confused

Pay attention to what Republicans in Congress are really doing. 

Jul 25, 2017 / George Zornick

Take Action Now: Emergency Action to Save Health Care and Support Undocumented Immigrant Activists in Texas

Take Action Now: Emergency Action to Save Health Care and Support Undocumented Immigrant Activists in Texas Take Action Now: Emergency Action to Save Health Care and Support Undocumented Immigrant Activists in Texas

Check out three meaningful actions you can take this week. 

Jul 25, 2017 / NationAction

The Left’s Opportunity in Wisconsin

The Left’s Opportunity in Wisconsin The Left’s Opportunity in Wisconsin

Progressive politics once thrived in the state, and the need for it still exists.

Jul 25, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Sarah Jones

Trump in Virginia

If Trump Abuses His Pardon Powers, Congress Should Impeach Him If Trump Abuses His Pardon Powers, Congress Should Impeach Him

A presidential pardon can’t stop an impeachment process.

Jul 24, 2017 / John Nichols

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