Democracy

This Is Why Texas Is the Next Georgia

This Is Why Texas Is the Next Georgia This Is Why Texas Is the Next Georgia

The same factors that were critical to success in Georgia exist in Texas.

Jan 29, 2021 / Steve Phillips

The Fight to Revive Democracy Has Only Just Begun

The Fight to Revive Democracy Has Only Just Begun The Fight to Revive Democracy Has Only Just Begun

Two bills awaiting the new Senate would ensure that everyone can vote—and that their votes matter.

Jan 26, 2021 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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Letters From the February 8/15, 2021, Issue Letters From the February 8/15, 2021, Issue

No hope or change… An open question… It’s time… Fly high, comrade… Higher math…

Jan 26, 2021 / Letters / Our Readers

Donald Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building

We Balk at ‘Law and Order,’ but Democracy Needs the Rule of Law We Balk at ‘Law and Order,’ but Democracy Needs the Rule of Law

The preservation of our liberties has always depended more on habit than on compulsion.

Jan 25, 2021 / Column / David Bromwich

‘Signal:Noise’ Says a Fond Farewell

‘Signal:Noise’ Says a Fond Farewell ‘Signal:Noise’ Says a Fond Farewell

And what a relief to see Joe Biden already beginning to erase the grifter in chief’s toxic legacy.

Jan 22, 2021 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Farewell to a Monster

Farewell to a Monster Farewell to a Monster

The past four years have been a collective stress test. The damage is extensive, and it will take a long time for us to heal from Trump’s dismal presidency.

Jan 19, 2021 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Political Ineptitude Tempered Trump’s Fascist Behavior

Political Ineptitude Tempered Trump’s Fascist Behavior Political Ineptitude Tempered Trump’s Fascist Behavior

There is nothing more fascist-like than Trump telling the Proud Boys to “stand back and stand by.”

Jan 18, 2021 / Editorial / Mabel Berezin

Is It Curtains for Donald Trump?

Is It Curtains for Donald Trump? Is It Curtains for Donald Trump?

He’s about to metamorphose from world’s most powerful human to financially and legally challenged pariah. His only ally? The mob.

Jan 15, 2021 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

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 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

Trump’s Insurrection Threatens US Democracy—and Therefore Climate Survival

Trump’s Insurrection Threatens US Democracy—and Therefore Climate Survival Trump’s Insurrection Threatens US Democracy—and Therefore Climate Survival

Only a democracy that works can defuse the climate crisis.

Jan 13, 2021 / Mark Hertsgaard

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