![E. Jean Carroll departs a Manhattan federal court at the conclusion of her defamation suit against Donald Trump on January 26, 2024, in New York City.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/e-jean-carroll-getty.jpg)
Another Big Win for E. Jean Carroll. Another Loss for Donald Trump. Another Big Win for E. Jean Carroll. Another Loss for Donald Trump.
A jury ordered the disgraced former president pay $83 million in damages for defaming E. Jean Carroll.
Jan 27, 2024 / Joan Walsh
![Nikki Haley speaking at a podium at an event for voters.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/nikki-haley-gt-img.jpg)
Nikki Haley Is Hanging On In Case Trump Unravels Nikki Haley Is Hanging On In Case Trump Unravels
She didn’t win New Hampshire. But she’s persevering and that’s what matters.
Jan 23, 2024 / Joan Walsh
![A close-cropped photo of Ron DeSantis holding a microphone, looking down.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ron-desantis-nh-gt-img.jpg)
The DeSantis Debacle Is Over The DeSantis Debacle Is Over
The once and never Trump successor’s campaign collapsed about a year ago. His ego got finally the news.
Jan 21, 2024 / Joan Walsh
![E Jean Carroll, smiling, outside a courtroom.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/e-jean-caroll-ap-img.jpg)
The Pain and Paradox of E. Jean Carroll’s Crusade Against Trump The Pain and Paradox of E. Jean Carroll’s Crusade Against Trump
In her second go-round, seeking damages for his lies about her, the accomplished journalist had to prove she was damaged.
Jan 19, 2024 / Joan Walsh
![Donald Trump, on stage, points in front of a large sign reading](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/trump-iowa-gt-img.jpg)
Iowa Finally Picked the GOP Nominee Iowa Finally Picked the GOP Nominee
The state is infamous for propelling sure losers into the Republican primary. Backing Trump, it picked another loser—but he’s likely to be the nominee anyway.
Jan 16, 2024 / Joan Walsh
![Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley, right, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, left, speak at the same time at the CNN Republican presidential debate in Des Moines, Iowa, on January 10, 2024.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/desantis-haley-republican-debate-ap.jpg)
The GOP Primary Debate Was a Tedious Mess The GOP Primary Debate Was a Tedious Mess
Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley clearly despise each other, but neither emerged as the obvious number two behind Trump.
Jan 11, 2024 / Joan Walsh
![Rep. Elise Stefanik speaking in front of an American flag.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/elise-stefanik-gt-img.jpg)
The Sickness Behind Calling the January 6 Criminals “Hostages” The Sickness Behind Calling the January 6 Criminals “Hostages”
Trump has made defending the thugs who stormed the Capitol a central plank of the GOP platform.
Jan 8, 2024 / Joan Walsh
![The crowd at a rally for Joe Biden, then running for president, in Detroit, Michigan, in 2020.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/biden-rally-gt-img.jpg)
Welcome to 2024, the Year We Stop Trump’s Rolling Insurrection Welcome to 2024, the Year We Stop Trump’s Rolling Insurrection
January 6, 2021, never ended. We can halt it this year. If we don’t, we may never.
Jan 5, 2024 / Editorial / Joan Walsh for The Nation
![Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley speaks during a town hall, December 8, 2023, in Sioux City, Iowa.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/nikki-haley-ap.jpg)
The 24-Hour Rise and Fall of Nikki Haley The 24-Hour Rise and Fall of Nikki Haley
The national media’s search for a big new political “narrative” creates flash stories that ignore the larger context.
Dec 29, 2023 / Joan Walsh
![Two women look and discuss at turf maps on a suburban street in Ohio.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ohio-canvass-gt-img.jpg)
The Contempt for Democracy Driving the Anti-Abortion Movement The Contempt for Democracy Driving the Anti-Abortion Movement
As pro-choice advocates plan more statewide initiatives protecting abortion rights, opponents say victory lies in stopping citizens from voting on the issue directly.
Dec 19, 2023 / Joan Walsh