The Wild History of “Lesser of Two Evils” Voting The Wild History of “Lesser of Two Evils” Voting
For as long as Americans have been subjected to lousy candidates, they’ve been told to suck it up and vote for one of them.
Mar 19, 2024 / Comment / Ginny Hogan
Biden’s Spokespeople Are the Perfect Vessels for His Soulless Gaza Policies Biden’s Spokespeople Are the Perfect Vessels for His Soulless Gaza Policies
If the president is the man in charge, these press secretaries are his robotic enforcers, playing the same hollow tunes every day.
Mar 13, 2024 / Y.L. Al-Sheikh
Keep Talking About President Biden’s Age Keep Talking About President Biden’s Age
Why he should exploit, for political purposes, his wisdom and experience.
Mar 12, 2024 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Tragic Absurdity of Biden’s Gaza Policies The Tragic Absurdity of Biden’s Gaza Policies
The US government is making elaborate plans to ameliorate a humanitarian catastrophe that would not exist without its own bombs.
Mar 12, 2024 / Jack Mirkinson
The “Uncommitted” Movement Keeps Getting Stronger The “Uncommitted” Movement Keeps Getting Stronger
The campaign is racking up votes—and delegates—across the country. It’s now the biggest challenger to Joe Biden in the Democratic primary.
Mar 11, 2024 / John Nichols
At the State of the Union, Joe Biden Brings It and Bests Another GOP Speaker At the State of the Union, Joe Biden Brings It and Bests Another GOP Speaker
In a high-energy address, Biden championed his record and defended himself against claims that he’s too old for the job. It was just the speech he needed to give.
Mar 8, 2024 / Joan Walsh
The Message From Michigan Couldn’t Be More Clear The Message From Michigan Couldn’t Be More Clear
With "Uncommitted" taking over 100,000 votes in Michigan and nearly 20 percent in Minnesota's Democratic primary, President Biden must listen—and change course on Israel and Gaza....
Mar 7, 2024 / Editorial / Rep. Ro Khanna for The Nation
The True State of the Union The True State of the Union
We must listen to the cries of those who are suffering.
Mar 7, 2024 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
Why Does Biden Keep Making the Same Dangerous Comment About Jews? Why Does Biden Keep Making the Same Dangerous Comment About Jews?
Over and over again, Biden has said that no Jew in the world would be safe without Israel. What is he talking about?
Mar 6, 2024 / Sophie Hurwitz
America’s Turbulent Path in Guatemala America’s Turbulent Path in Guatemala
Did the US halt a coup against President Arévalo—and democracy?
Mar 5, 2024 / Stephen Schlesinger