What Joe Biden Can Learn From Jacinda Ardern What Joe Biden Can Learn From Jacinda Ardern
New Zealand’s prime minister just won a historic victory. Her formula for success was simple: science and solidarity.
Oct 19, 2020 / John Nichols
A Red Zone Grows in Brooklyn A Red Zone Grows in Brooklyn
To confront the rising Covid-19 caseload, New York City has to rebuild trust, with aid and sympathy for the affected communities in all their Jewish (and non-Jewish) diversity.
Oct 15, 2020 / Ross Perlin
The Power of Covid-Positive Thinking The Power of Covid-Positive Thinking
Trump's illness hasn't made him wiser, or more honest. But it has made him more dangerous.
Oct 15, 2020 / Jeet Heer for The Nation
A Woman’s Life A Woman’s Life
Some 60,000 nursing home residents have died of the virus. How did they live?
Oct 14, 2020 / JoAnn Wypijewski
Focused Protection, Herd Immunity, and Other Deadly Delusions Focused Protection, Herd Immunity, and Other Deadly Delusions
Abandoning solidarity for the siren song of age-targeted reopening is a political error and a medical mistake.
Oct 8, 2020 / Gregg Gonsalves
Kamala Harris Called Out Covid Lies and Guilty Men Kamala Harris Called Out Covid Lies and Guilty Men
The Democratic nominee for vice president won a critical debate against Vice President Mike Pence with facts, figures, and a demand for accountability.
Oct 8, 2020 / John Nichols
Pence Looks Normal Only in Comparison to Trump Pence Looks Normal Only in Comparison to Trump
The vice president tried to give a more acceptable face to Trumpian politics, with partial success.
Oct 8, 2020 / Jeet Heer
On the Road During a Pandemic, From Austin, Texas, to Metro D.C. On the Road During a Pandemic, From Austin, Texas, to Metro D.C.
You have a new baby, a 4-year-old, no child care, and family far away. How do you move cross-country without going inside anywhere?
Oct 7, 2020 / Matthew Gossage
The NFL Season Could Be Facing a Covid Collapse The NFL Season Could Be Facing a Covid Collapse
After years of scandals and PR disasters, Roger Goodell has finally put the league’s profits in jeopardy.
Oct 7, 2020 / Dave Zirin
This Is Your President on Drugs This Is Your President on Drugs
The president is infectious, medicated, and erratic while working with a depleted staff.
Oct 7, 2020 / Jeet Heer