Joan Walsh

National Affairs Correspondent

@joanwalsh

Joan Walsh, a national affairs correspondent for The Nation, is a coproducer of The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show and the author of What’s the Matter With White People? Finding Our Way in the Next America. Her new book (with Nick Hanauer and Donald Cohen) is Corporate Bullsh*t: Exposing the Lies and Half-Truths That Protect Profit, Power and Wealth In America.

Elizabeth Warren Has a Movement. You Just Don’t See It Yet.

Elizabeth Warren Has a Movement. You Just Don’t See It Yet. Elizabeth Warren Has a Movement. You Just Don’t See It Yet.

Nobody knows who won the Iowa caucuses—but Warren’s support was powered by the feminist spirit of 2018.

Feb 4, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Anything Could Happen at the Iowa Caucuses

Anything Could Happen at the Iowa Caucuses Anything Could Happen at the Iowa Caucuses

Talking to Iowans and parsing polls, it’s not only unclear who the winner will be—it’s unclear who will be in the top five.

Feb 2, 2020 / Joan Walsh

John Bolton

Trump Can’t Stop Bolton From Testifying. Only Cowardly Senate Republicans Can. Trump Can’t Stop Bolton From Testifying. Only Cowardly Senate Republicans Can.

And if they do that, Bolton must release his bombshell book immediately.

Jan 28, 2020 / Joan Walsh

The Senate GOP Is Getting Desperate

The Senate GOP Is Getting Desperate The Senate GOP Is Getting Desperate

After slamming House Dems for not working through the courts to get evidence, they refuse to work through the courts to get evidence.

Jan 24, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Mitch McConnell leaves the Senate chamber on recess from impeachment trial.

McConnell Rules? Not So Much. McConnell Rules? Not So Much.

On day one of the impeachment trial, the Senate majority leader caved on several proposed rules, while Schumer’s pushback gave House impeachment managers many extra hours to make t...

Jan 22, 2020 / Joan Walsh

In 2020, Double Standards Are Still Dogging Elizabeth Warren—and All the Women Candidates

In 2020, Double Standards Are Still Dogging Elizabeth Warren—and All the Women Candidates In 2020, Double Standards Are Still Dogging Elizabeth Warren—and All the Women Candidates

A record number of women ran for president in this primary election. But that doesn’t mean sexism has been vanquished.

Jan 21, 2020 / Feature / Joan Walsh

Pete and Amy Needed to Crush the Iowa Debate. They Did Not.

Pete and Amy Needed to Crush the Iowa Debate. They Did Not. Pete and Amy Needed to Crush the Iowa Debate. They Did Not.

Buttigieg and Klobuchar have to do well in their neighboring Midwestern state’s caucus to advance, and their mediocre nights didn’t help them.

Jan 15, 2020 / Joan Walsh

If Americans Die in the Escalating Iran Crisis, Remember That Mike Pompeo Called It ‘a Little Noise’

If Americans Die in the Escalating Iran Crisis, Remember That Mike Pompeo Called It ‘a Little Noise’ If Americans Die in the Escalating Iran Crisis, Remember That Mike Pompeo Called It ‘a Little Noise’

His shilling for Trump’s war crimes makes Rumsfeld and Cheney look… well, as awful as ever. But he’s trying to join their ranks.

Jan 7, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Romney and Trump

This F#$%ing Decade This F#$%ing Decade

For years, media and political elites refused to acknowledge the growing racism and radicalism of the Republican party. Their “both-sidesism” led to Trump’s GOP takeover.

Dec 31, 2019 / From the Archive / Joan Walsh

How Amy Klobuchar Beat ‘Wine Cave Pete’ Buttigieg in the Debate

How Amy Klobuchar Beat ‘Wine Cave Pete’ Buttigieg in the Debate How Amy Klobuchar Beat ‘Wine Cave Pete’ Buttigieg in the Debate

With the help of Elizabeth Warren, that’s how—but Klobuchar will likely benefit the most.

Dec 20, 2019 / Joan Walsh

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