Democrats Must Take Charge of the Debate About Abortion Democrats Must Take Charge of the Debate About Abortion
The danger of allowing right-wing extremists to silence the pro-choice majority is becoming clearer than ever.
May 25, 2021 / Ilyse Hogue and Ellie Langford
Amid All the GOP’s Profiles in Political Cowardice, None Is More Stark Than That of Mike Gallagher Amid All the GOP’s Profiles in Political Cowardice, None Is More Stark Than That of Mike Gallagher
The congressman, who once enjoyed praise for calling out Trump and demanding accountability, is now blocking a January 6 inquiry.
May 21, 2021 / John Nichols
Will New York Join the List of Cities With Progressive DAs? Will New York Join the List of Cities With Progressive DAs?
One of the most important political races in America will be decided here on June 22. And it has nothing to do with Andrew Yang.
May 21, 2021 / Ross Barkan
The Police Union Failed Miserably in Its Attempt to Beat Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner The Police Union Failed Miserably in Its Attempt to Beat Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner
Across the country, police unions are trying to defeat progressive reformers. Tuesday’s hotly contested election shows voters remain committed to changing an unjust system.
May 19, 2021 / John Nichols
Kevin McCarthy Sinks Even Lower Kevin McCarthy Sinks Even Lower
He sells out a GOP House ally by opposing a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 insurrection. Is he afraid of what it will find?
May 18, 2021 / Joan Walsh
Larry Krasner—and the Future of the Criminal Justice Reform Movement—Is on Tuesday’s Ballot Larry Krasner—and the Future of the Criminal Justice Reform Movement—Is on Tuesday’s Ballot
The Philadelphia prosecutor who’s opposed police violence and mass incarceration faces an intense challenge backed by the police union.
May 14, 2021 / John Nichols
Cheney vs. Stefanik Isn’t About Loyalty to Donald Trump Cheney vs. Stefanik Isn’t About Loyalty to Donald Trump
It’s about whether one of our two major parties is loyal to the principle of democracy.
May 12, 2021 / Joan Walsh
Chuck Schumer: ‘I Believe That Democracy Is at Risk and We Cannot Fail’ Chuck Schumer: ‘I Believe That Democracy Is at Risk and We Cannot Fail’
The Senate majority leader talks in a Nation exclusive about the night before the insurrection, his weekly leadership conference, and his timeline for passing major legislation lik...
May 12, 2021 / Q&A / John Nichols
Virginia’s Shrunken GOP Electorate Finally Picks a Nominee for Governor Virginia’s Shrunken GOP Electorate Finally Picks a Nominee for Governor
After two days, a 37-site drive-up “convention” yields a self-funding political neophyte who made Taylor Swift sad. Welcome to election integrity!
May 11, 2021 / Joan Walsh
History Lessons From 3021 History Lessons From 3021
Maybe one day the future will learn from our mistakes.
May 11, 2021 / Tom Tomorrow