Joe Biden

The 9/11 commission meets on stage

Create a Coronavirus Commission With Sharp Teeth Create a Coronavirus Commission With Sharp Teeth

Progressives need to lead the fight for a National Coronavirus Commission with full subpoena powers reporting to both Congress and the Department of Justice.

Dec 7, 2020 / Mike Davis

A sign supporting the return of military troops from wars abroad is displayed in front of the White House in 2018.

Bringing Our Troops Home Is Not Enough Bringing Our Troops Home Is Not Enough

Without expanded government support, our soldiers and veterans could find themselves in ever deeper holes when their service ends.

Dec 7, 2020 / Andrea Mazzarino

The American Empire Is Falling Apart

The American Empire Is Falling Apart The American Empire Is Falling Apart

The US is now an empire in decline, regardless of whether Donald Trump, Joe Biden, or Mitch McConnell runs the show.

Dec 4, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt

Do Not Hire This Man

Do Not Hire This Man Do Not Hire This Man

Rahm Emanuel’s record of promoting neoliberal policies, attacking progressives and covering up police violence thoroughly disqualifies him.

Dec 3, 2020 / John Nichols

Donald Trump Just Paid $3 Million to Expand Joe Biden’s Margin of Victory

Donald Trump Just Paid $3 Million to Expand Joe Biden’s Margin of Victory Donald Trump Just Paid $3 Million to Expand Joe Biden’s Margin of Victory

As states certify an ever-expanding win for Biden, the president’s campaign keeps spending money to confirm the Democrat’s mandate.

Dec 2, 2020 / John Nichols

Ayanna Pressley at podium

Now Is the Time to Make Good on the Promise of Justice for All Now Is the Time to Make Good on the Promise of Justice for All

Here’s how we can.

Dec 2, 2020 / Editorial / Rep. Ayanna Pressley

Will a Biden Administration Mean a Smaller Military Budget?

Will a Biden Administration Mean a Smaller Military Budget? Will a Biden Administration Mean a Smaller Military Budget?

Preventing future pandemics, and addressing long-standing inequalities, will require cutting our bloated Pentagon budget.

Nov 30, 2020 / William D. Hartung and Mandy Smithberger

Vehicles drive by a billboard featuring Mohsen Fakhrizadeh

Will Biden Condemn the Assassination of an Iranian Scientist? Will Biden Condemn the Assassination of an Iranian Scientist?

The murder of an Iranian nuclear scientist presents a unique challenge to the president-elect.

Nov 30, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Janet Yellen

Janet Yellen at Treasury Is One of Biden’s Best Appointments Janet Yellen at Treasury Is One of Biden’s Best Appointments

As a former head of the Federal Reserve and economic adviser to the White House, she is uniquely qualified to take on the current challenges, but she must ensure that the new norma...

Nov 27, 2020 / Marshall Auerback

FDR speech 1944

Want to Be Like FDR, Joe Biden? Make Your Thanksgiving Proclamations Rallying Cries Want to Be Like FDR, Joe Biden? Make Your Thanksgiving Proclamations Rallying Cries

The 32nd president used every tool—even Thanksgiving Proclamations—to promote a moral vision for social and economic justice. Biden should do the same.

Nov 26, 2020 / John Nichols

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