Politics

David Koch Got What He Paid For

David Koch Got What He Paid For David Koch Got What He Paid For

The late Koch brother bought influence using PACs and other proxies. A prank call to Scott Walker revealed the truth about how the Kochs had their way with Republican politicians.

Aug 23, 2019 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders Welcomes the Hatred of Billionaires

Bernie Sanders Welcomes the Hatred of Billionaires Bernie Sanders Welcomes the Hatred of Billionaires

The Vermont senator sits down with The Nation and discusses how we can transform America.

Aug 23, 2019 / Q&A / John Nichols

Greenland Sees Red!

Greenland Sees Red! Greenland Sees Red!

Trump wants to buy Greenland—or else!

Aug 23, 2019 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

In 2020, Millennials and Generation Z Could Force Politicians to Deal With Climate Change

In 2020, Millennials and Generation Z Could Force Politicians to Deal With Climate Change In 2020, Millennials and Generation Z Could Force Politicians to Deal With Climate Change

For the first time, younger people, across the board, are more motivated to act on climate change than their elders.

Aug 23, 2019 / Madeline Ostrander

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Why Democratic Presidential Candidates Need to Listen to American Muslims Why Democratic Presidential Candidates Need to Listen to American Muslims

We’re a significant voting bloc in key battleground states—and we have discovered the power of our collective voice.

Aug 23, 2019 / Linda Sarsour

Jay Inslee

Jay Inslee Is Not the Candidate Who Should Be Leaving This Race Jay Inslee Is Not the Candidate Who Should Be Leaving This Race

The governor’s exit is a serious loss because he regularly challenged other candidates—especially Biden—when they tried to dance around climate issues.

Aug 22, 2019 / John Nichols

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I’m a Journalist. Why Did I End Up on an FBI Terrorist Watch List? I’m a Journalist. Why Did I End Up on an FBI Terrorist Watch List?

The use of “watch lists” to harass dissidents and journalists—as well as Muslims—appears to be growing, as the author discovered when he recently got caught in the net.

Aug 22, 2019 / Dave Lindorff

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Dear Democrats, the Mainstream Media Are Not Your Friends Dear Democrats, the Mainstream Media Are Not Your Friends

Misplaced trust in the media has repeatedly led to disastrous debates.

Aug 22, 2019 / Column / Eric Alterman

Trump’s Terrible Poll Numbers

Trump’s Terrible Poll Numbers Trump’s Terrible Poll Numbers

Jeet Heer on the campaign and J. Hoberman on Reagan and the movies.

Aug 22, 2019 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Greenland

Trump’s Greenland Grab Is a Throwback to the Foulest Imperialism Trump’s Greenland Grab Is a Throwback to the Foulest Imperialism

Denmark’s prime minister got it right when she said, “Thankfully, the time where you buy and sell other countries and populations is over.”

Aug 21, 2019 / John Nichols

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