![These Progressives Helped Keep Hope Alive in 2020—and Prepare Us for 2021](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/HR-Stacey-ftr_img.jpg)
These Progressives Helped Keep Hope Alive in 2020—and Prepare Us for 2021 These Progressives Helped Keep Hope Alive in 2020—and Prepare Us for 2021
The Nation’s annual honor roll recognizes progressive activists and leaders who helped keep hope alive and set the groundwork for transformational change in 2021.
Jan 15, 2021 / Feature / John Nichols
![Biden’s China Problem: Resisting a New Cold War in Asia](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Heer-China-ftr_img.jpg)
Biden’s China Problem: Resisting a New Cold War in Asia Biden’s China Problem: Resisting a New Cold War in Asia
The breakdown of the neoliberal consensus creates an opening for a more progressive China policy—while also increasing the danger of war.
![How the United States Chose to Become a Country of Homelessness](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Muharidge-Homeless-ftr_img.jpg)
How the United States Chose to Become a Country of Homelessness How the United States Chose to Become a Country of Homelessness
For months, our leaders have known that the Covid-19 crisis could force millions of people from their homes. They decided to let it happen.
Jan 13, 2021 / 2021 Year in Review / Dale Maharidge
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Montana’s Face-Off Over Face Masks Montana’s Face-Off Over Face Masks
What happens when too many people don’t care about saving lives.
Jan 11, 2021 / Feature / Gwen Florio
![How Biden Can Break the Stranglehold of Amazon and Other Monopolies](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Teachout-BIden100-ftr-getty_img.jpg)
How Biden Can Break the Stranglehold of Amazon and Other Monopolies How Biden Can Break the Stranglehold of Amazon and Other Monopolies
The incoming president can take numerous steps to trim the tentacles of today’s monopolistic companies, which reach into every corner of American life.
Jan 4, 2021 / Biden's First 100 Days / Zephyr Teachout
![A Blueprint for Social Movements During the Biden Presidency](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Shahid-BIden100-ftr-getty_img.jpg)
A Blueprint for Social Movements During the Biden Presidency A Blueprint for Social Movements During the Biden Presidency
Insurgent tactics and demands may irritate party leaders, but that friction still serves to move politics toward greater freedom and justice.
Jan 4, 2021 / Biden's First 100 Days / Waleed Shahid
![Now Is the Time for Congress to Deliver](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/biden-black-lives-matter-ap-img.jpg)
Now Is the Time for Congress to Deliver Now Is the Time for Congress to Deliver
Too many people no longer believe that government is helping lift all boats. The solution is clear: a progressive agenda that makes a transformative difference in people’s lives.
Jan 4, 2021 / Biden's First 100 Days / Rep. Pramila Jayapal
![Biden Must Tackle the Pandemic With a New Deal for Public Health](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Gonsalves-Biden100-ftr-getty_img.jpg)
Biden Must Tackle the Pandemic With a New Deal for Public Health Biden Must Tackle the Pandemic With a New Deal for Public Health
We need to make the collective realization that the pandemic is a symptom of what has ailed us as a nation.
Jan 4, 2021 / Biden's First 100 Days / Gregg Gonsalves
![Biden Should Establish an Office of Climate Mobilization](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Prakash-BIden100-ftr-getty_img.jpg)
Biden Should Establish an Office of Climate Mobilization Biden Should Establish an Office of Climate Mobilization
He needs to act with the same urgency that inspired FDR to create the Office of War Mobilization during World War II.
Jan 4, 2021 / Biden's First 100 Days / Varshini Prakash
![The Case for Wide-Scale Debt Relief](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/McAlevey-BIden100-ftr-getty_img.jpg)
The Case for Wide-Scale Debt Relief The Case for Wide-Scale Debt Relief
Student loans, medical debt, mortgage payments, rent, and municipal debt should all be reduced or eliminated outright.
Jan 4, 2021 / Biden's First 100 Days / Astra Taylor