Politics

Chuck Schumer Democrats

Congressional Resistance to Trump Begins Now Congressional Resistance to Trump Begins Now

Democrats are fighting eight cabinet nominees and splitting Trump from GOP leadership on domestic issues. They could make a lot of trouble—and they should.

Jan 3, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Paul Ryan on Gun Control

House Republicans Dive into the Swamp House Republicans Dive into the Swamp

A scheme to gut ethics oversight revealed the true character of GOP members of the House and their so-called leadership.

Jan 3, 2017 / John Nichols

Cyber Security

Is Skepticism Treason? Is Skepticism Treason?

Despite the scores of media pieces which assert that Russia’s interference in the election is “case closed,” some cyber experts say skepticism is still in order.

Jan 3, 2017 / James Carden

Students protest low wages.

3 Steps for Progressive Resistance and Rebuilding as the Trump Era Launches 3 Steps for Progressive Resistance and Rebuilding as the Trump Era Launches

Ultimately, the party’s fortunes will depend on recruiting a new generation of progressive leaders who can harness the power of social movements and drive it into electoral politic...

Jan 3, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Jack Johnson

Why Jack Johnson’s Family Should Refuse Any Exoneration Why Jack Johnson’s Family Should Refuse Any Exoneration

Jack Johnson is too important a historical figure to be used as a prop by right-wing politicians.

Jan 2, 2017 / Dave Zirin

President-elect Donald Trump

A Resolution for 2017: Keep Reminding Trump That He Has No Mandate A Resolution for 2017: Keep Reminding Trump That He Has No Mandate

Republicans opposed Obama and a Democratic Congress that had broad support. Democrats must now oppose Trump and a Republican Congress that lacks it.

Dec 30, 2016 / John Nichols

Trump Supporter Flag

Inequality Is Only Getting Worse Inequality Is Only Getting Worse

The typical American family today has less wealth than the typical American family of the 1980s.

Dec 29, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Bernie Sanders New Hampshire

Best of the Left in 2016 Best of the Left in 2016

John Nichols with our Progressive Honor Roll, and David Cole on Obama and civil rights.

Dec 29, 2016 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Winter Reading

The Best of The Nation’s 2016 Long-Form: An Incomplete List The Best of The Nation’s 2016 Long-Form: An Incomplete List

You can use the quiet time over the holidays to get inspired and fired up to fight back.

Dec 28, 2016 / Emily Douglas

Betsy DeVos

Trump’s Transition Team Is Stacked With Privatization Enthusiasts Trump’s Transition Team Is Stacked With Privatization Enthusiasts

If these officials get their way, America’s schools, roads, prisons, immigrant-detention centers, and critical social-insurance programs will soon fall into private hands.

Dec 28, 2016 / David Dayen

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