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
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
The First 100 Days Are Critical The First 100 Days Are Critical
We asked 10 activists, analysts, and elected officials to examine what Biden can and should do to undo the damage caused by Trump.
Jan 4, 2021 / Biden's First 100 Days / Roane Carey for The Nation
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
Letters From the January 11/28, 2021, Issue Letters From the January 11/28, 2021, Issue
It's up to Biden… Doing the work…
Dec 29, 2020 / Letters / Our Readers
Even as a Weak President, Trump Has Undermined Democracy Even as a Weak President, Trump Has Undermined Democracy
Singularly unable to achieve his legislative agenda or run an effective administration, Trump instead relied on dangerous demagogic theater.
Dec 28, 2020 / Jeet Heer
How the Movement for Black Lives Helped Defeat Trump in Arizona How the Movement for Black Lives Helped Defeat Trump in Arizona
While some Democrats have taken to blaming racial-justice activism for their party’s poor showing in down-ballot races, Arizona activist Lola N’Sangou tells a very different story.
Dec 23, 2020 / Q&A / Jessica Suriano
Can the GOP Doofus Caucus Block Joe Biden on January 6? Can the GOP Doofus Caucus Block Joe Biden on January 6?
Probably not, but they are going to make life hell for Mike Pence over the next few weeks. Happy holidays!
Dec 22, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Here’s the Progressive Biden Should Pick to Run America’s Consumer Watchdog Here’s the Progressive Biden Should Pick to Run America’s Consumer Watchdog
President-elect Joe Biden should start rebuilding the CFPB—and thereby gain a powerful weapon in the fight against this economic downturn.
Dec 22, 2020 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Good Riddance to Robert E. Lee Good Riddance to Robert E. Lee
…and to “very fine people on both sides” apologias for Confederate infamy.
Dec 22, 2020 / John Nichols