Joe Biden

President Joe Biden

Biden Wants to Spend Even More on Defense than Trump Biden Wants to Spend Even More on Defense than Trump

The president’s plan to hike Pentagon spending draws a rebuke from progressives.

Apr 13, 2021 / John Nichols

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How the Supreme Court Gave Cops a License to Kill How the Supreme Court Gave Cops a License to Kill

Derek Chauvin’s defense team is hoping that the 1989 Graham v. Connor ruling will be his ticket to acquittal.

Apr 8, 2021 / Elie Mystal

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One Year Ago When Bernie’s Campaign Ended, We Lost a Common Love One Year Ago When Bernie’s Campaign Ended, We Lost a Common Love

Of all the losses over the past year, Bernie’s campaign—the love at its core—is one we don’t talk about.

Apr 7, 2021 / Lillian Osborne

Illustration by Barry Blitt.

Can Biden Fix the Courts That Trump Broke? Can Biden Fix the Courts That Trump Broke?

There is no progressive future without a serious fight to reclaim the judiciary from the grips of conservative judges.

Apr 7, 2021 / Feature / Elie Mystal

A ‘Just Transition’ Clean Energy Revolution Can Be a Boon for West Virginia—and the Country

A ‘Just Transition’ Clean Energy Revolution Can Be a Boon for West Virginia—and the Country A ‘Just Transition’ Clean Energy Revolution Can Be a Boon for West Virginia—and the Country

The Mountain State can be ground zero for America’s transition to a new, green economy.

Apr 6, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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Biden Is Rebuilding the National Labor Relations Board Biden Is Rebuilding the National Labor Relations Board

A new report shows why the president had no choice but to fire the Trump-appointed general counsel of the NLRB.

Apr 6, 2021 / Lynn Rhinehart

Taiwan Strait Helicopter

Are the US and China Stumbling Into War? Are the US and China Stumbling Into War?

With one wrong move, provocative military maneuvers off China’s coast could escalate into a catastrophic conflict.

Apr 2, 2021 / Michael T. Klare

Honduras-Guatemala border

Biden’s Plan for Central America Is a Smokescreen Biden’s Plan for Central America Is a Smokescreen

The US government looks to continue militarizing borders in Mexico and Central America, effectively kettling migrants looking to escape poverty and violence.

Apr 1, 2021 / Aviva Chomsky

Biden’s ‘Transformative’ Plan Redefines Infrastructure to Include Caregiving

Biden’s ‘Transformative’ Plan Redefines Infrastructure to Include Caregiving Biden’s ‘Transformative’ Plan Redefines Infrastructure to Include Caregiving

Biden wants to put $400 billion toward expanding quality home or community care. Ai-jen Poo tells The Nation that’s “historic” progress.

Apr 1, 2021 / John Nichols

presidential candidate Biden at a campaign rally in Texas

Biden Is Facing a Roosevelt Moment Biden Is Facing a Roosevelt Moment

Democrats can’t allow the timid to block making a material difference in people’s lives.

Mar 30, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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