Politics

Demonstrations for the ACA in Newark

Trump’s Obamacare Repeal Could Lead to a Mental-Health Crisis Trump’s Obamacare Repeal Could Lead to a Mental-Health Crisis

The Affordable Care Act was instrumental in making insurance providers cover mental illness.

Jan 18, 2017 / Michelle Chen

A young man holds up a sign at a recent rally against the repeal of the ACA

There’s a Lot More at Stake Than Obamacare Itself There’s a Lot More at Stake Than Obamacare Itself

The “replace” part of whatever plan Trump and Ryan produce will surely attack the fundamental idea of a right to health care.

Jan 18, 2017 / The Nation

Can Democrats Count on Demographic Shifts to Put Them Back in Power?

Can Democrats Count on Demographic Shifts to Put Them Back in Power? Can Democrats Count on Demographic Shifts to Put Them Back in Power?

Has the “rising American majority” merely been delayed by a black swan election? Or does Trump’s victory mean something else is going on?

Jan 18, 2017 / Joshua Holland

Vladimir Putin

The Fight Over a Trump-Putin Détente Begins The Fight Over a Trump-Putin Détente Begins

Events this past week make clear that Trump was serious about changing US policy toward Russia, and the enemies of détente know it. Lessons from the past.

Jan 18, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen

Betsy DeVos

Betsy DeVos Just Flunked Her Senate Test Betsy DeVos Just Flunked Her Senate Test

From guns in schools to accountability for for-profit colleges, the nominee for secretary of education either could not or chose not to answer most serious policy questions.

Jan 18, 2017 / Zoë Carpenter

Post-Election Survey: Democrats Can Still Reach Trump Voters

Post-Election Survey: Democrats Can Still Reach Trump Voters Post-Election Survey: Democrats Can Still Reach Trump Voters

The study by Working America, shared exclusively with The Nation, finds that many Trump voters are up for grabs—but also points to a lack of progressive infrastructure.

Jan 18, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Donald Trump Will Violate the Constitution on Day One

Donald Trump Will Violate the Constitution on Day One Donald Trump Will Violate the Constitution on Day One

By refusing to sell his business, he's opening his administration up to foreign influence.

Jan 18, 2017 / Feature / Zephyr Teachout

In the Age of Donald Trump, the Resistance Will Be Localized

In the Age of Donald Trump, the Resistance Will Be Localized In the Age of Donald Trump, the Resistance Will Be Localized

How cities can counter the power of President Trump.

Jan 18, 2017 / Feature / Benjamin Barber

Throw Sand in the Gears of Everything

Throw Sand in the Gears of Everything Throw Sand in the Gears of Everything

When it comes to stopping Trump, petitions aren’t going to do it.

Jan 18, 2017 / Feature / Frances Fox Piven

Chelsea Manning Photo

Chelsea Manning Will Be Free! Chelsea Manning Will Be Free!

How Obama came to commute Manning’s sentence, and what her leaks revealed about America.

Jan 17, 2017 / Greg Grandin and Chase Madar

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