Without Medicare for All, This Isn’t ‘the Boldest Democratic Platform in American History’ Without Medicare for All, This Isn’t ‘the Boldest Democratic Platform in American History’
700 Democratic delegates signal they will oppose a platform that fails to renew the party’s commitment to establish a national health care system.
Jul 29, 2020 / John Nichols
The Democratic Party Platform Needs a Pandemic Plank The Democratic Party Platform Needs a Pandemic Plank
The Biden-Sanders Unity Task Force presumes that the economy will recover as the virus recedes and the world returns to normal. This presumption is wrong at every level.
Jul 29, 2020 / Emma Galbraith and James K. Galbraith
Why Biden May Follow Through on a Bolder Agenda Why Biden May Follow Through on a Bolder Agenda
Unprecedented times might sway his moderate tendencies.
Jul 28, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
One Cheer for John Kasich One Cheer for John Kasich
If Kasich can pull potential Republican defectors to Biden, why not ask for his help?
Jul 27, 2020 / Peter Dreier
How to Move Biden Left How to Move Biden Left
Biden’s climate policy is an invitation to movements to keep pushing the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.
Jul 27, 2020 / Editorial / John Nichols
Will the Left Get a Say in the Biden Doctrine? Will the Left Get a Say in the Biden Doctrine?
Covid-19 creates an opportunity to shift foreign policy away from the military.
Jul 27, 2020 / Feature / David Klion
Can Trump Win in November by Reviving Willie Horton? Can Trump Win in November by Reviving Willie Horton?
The president is betting his reelection on a racist demonization of urban America.
Jul 24, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Seriously? John Kasich? What Is the Biden Camp Thinking? Seriously? John Kasich? What Is the Biden Camp Thinking?
The former Ohio governor may convince a handful of disgruntled Trumpers to vote for Biden, but there is no evidence he can win the state for the Democrats.
Jul 21, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Progressives Have a VP Short list: Barbara Lee, Nina Turner, Karen Bass Progressives Have a VP Short list: Barbara Lee, Nina Turner, Karen Bass
California’s large Bernie Sanders delegation is asking Joe Biden to consider three progressive women.
Jul 21, 2020 / John Nichols
Trump’s 2020 Campaign Strategy Is Already an Impressive Train Wreck Trump’s 2020 Campaign Strategy Is Already an Impressive Train Wreck
Another week of making things up, skirting the law, and talking about beans.
Jul 21, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow