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The Absolute Clarity of Barbara Lee’s Senate Bid The Absolute Clarity of Barbara Lee’s Senate Bid
On matters of war and peace, the representative is prepared to tell presidents that they must follow the Constitution—even Democratic presidents.
Feb 1, 2024 / John Nichols
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Nancy Pelosi’s Rant Against Cease-Fire Supporters Will Hurt Biden’s 2024 Campaign Nancy Pelosi’s Rant Against Cease-Fire Supporters Will Hurt Biden’s 2024 Campaign
The ex-speaker’s “delusional” attack insults millions of voters—and reveals the scorching ignorance of top Democrats about the depth of opposition to Israel’s war.
Jan 29, 2024 / John Nichols
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The Progressives Who Give Us Hope for 2024 The Progressives Who Give Us Hope for 2024
It may seem like there’s little to cheer, but these leaders and activists can show us how to keep fighting the good fight in what promises to be a challenging 2024.
Jan 26, 2024 / Feature / John Nichols
![New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu watches as Nikki Haley campaigns in Franklin, N.H., on January 22, 2024.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GettyImages-1950064869.jpg)
Chris Sununu, Loser Chris Sununu, Loser
The governor of New Hampshire chose not to run as a favorite-son candidate against Trump, and instead bet on Nikki Haley. It was a bad bet.
Jan 25, 2024 / John Nichols
![Joe Biden at a reproductive freedom campaign rally at George Mason University in Manassas, Va.,on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GettyImages-1948403949.jpg)
Biden Might Have Had the Best Night of All in New Hampshire Biden Might Have Had the Best Night of All in New Hampshire
The state Biden pushed out of the primary calendar gave the write-in candidate a landslide win, and signs of a path to victory in November.
Jan 24, 2024 / John Nichols
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"I Always Outwork the Hate": An Exclusive Interview With Rashida Tlaib "I Always Outwork the Hate": An Exclusive Interview With Rashida Tlaib
The only Palestinian American in Congress talks about Gaza, Biden, and how she keeps going.
Jan 24, 2024 / Editorial / John Nichols
![Republican presidential hopeful and former UN ambassador Nikki Haley speaks during a campaign event in Franklin, New Hampshire, on January 22, 2024.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GettyImages-1945384562.jpg)
Nikki Haley Missed Her Best Chance to Take on Trump Nikki Haley Missed Her Best Chance to Take on Trump
Haley had an opportunity to unite New Hampshire voters against Trump’s racism. Instead, she ducked.
Jan 23, 2024 / John Nichols
![Donald Trump at a campaign event in Rochester, N.H., Sunday, January 21, 2024.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AP24022082515331.jpg)
Trump No Longer Faces Any Honest Rival for the GOP Nomination Trump No Longer Faces Any Honest Rival for the GOP Nomination
DeSantis flamed out. Christie and Hutchinson bowed out. All that’s left is Trump sycophant Nikki Haley—and the inevitable winner himself.
Jan 22, 2024 / John Nichols
![President Joe Biden returns to the White House December 20, 2023 in Washington, D.C.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GettyImages-1863298540.jpg)
New Hampshire Primary Voters Can Send Biden a Powerful Message About Gaza New Hampshire Primary Voters Can Send Biden a Powerful Message About Gaza
A campaign to write in the word “cease-fire” seeks to pressure the administration to shift its policy.
Jan 18, 2024 / John Nichols
![Bernie Sanders during the debate on his Gaza resolution on January 16, 2024.](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-17-at-1.17.36 PM-2.jpg)
The Shame of the Senate The Shame of the Senate
Only 11 senators joined Bernie Sanders’s effort to hold Israel to account for human rights abuses in Gaza.
Jan 17, 2024 / John Nichols