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Mick Mulvaney and Trump

The Impeachment Deadlock Is an Opportunity Democrats Should Seize The Impeachment Deadlock Is an Opportunity Democrats Should Seize

The longer Senate Republicans block a fair Senate trial, the more Democrats can hammer home how the scandal implicates Trump’s defenders.

Dec 31, 2019 / Jeet Heer

William Greider Knew What Ailed the Democratic Party

William Greider Knew What Ailed the Democratic Party William Greider Knew What Ailed the Democratic Party

…and how to fix it. We will miss him.

Dec 27, 2019 / John Nichols

The Bernie Blackout Is Over

The Bernie Blackout Is Over The Bernie Blackout Is Over

The mainstream media and establishment Democrats are finally admitting Sanders has a shot. Now he has to hone the electability argument.

Dec 27, 2019 / Jeet Heer

10 Stories From 2019 That Might Just Renew Your Faith in Politics

10 Stories From 2019 That Might Just Renew Your Faith in Politics 10 Stories From 2019 That Might Just Renew Your Faith in Politics

From funding for the Census to Stacey Abrams’s persistence, progressives did score some victories this year.

Dec 24, 2019 / Steve Phillips

Who Tops the 2019 ‘Nation’ Honor Roll?

Who Tops the 2019 ‘Nation’ Honor Roll? Who Tops the 2019 ‘Nation’ Honor Roll?

It’s been a big year in progressive politics. The Nation recognizes the year’s top progressive people and ideas shaping the future.

Dec 24, 2019 / Feature / John Nichols

A Trump Reelection Aide Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud

A Trump Reelection Aide Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud A Trump Reelection Aide Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud

“Traditionally it’s always been Republicans suppressing votes,” he said. State attorneys general must investigate the GOP’s voter suppression tactics.

Dec 24, 2019 / John Nichols

How Amy Klobuchar Beat ‘Wine Cave Pete’ Buttigieg in the Debate

How Amy Klobuchar Beat ‘Wine Cave Pete’ Buttigieg in the Debate How Amy Klobuchar Beat ‘Wine Cave Pete’ Buttigieg in the Debate

With the help of Elizabeth Warren, that’s how—but Klobuchar will likely benefit the most.

Dec 20, 2019 / Joan Walsh

A Realist’s Guide to Progressive Giving

A Realist’s Guide to Progressive Giving A Realist’s Guide to Progressive Giving

Your tax dollars end up doing a lot of harm. Here’s a way to offset the damage.

Dec 20, 2019 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Trump Is Impeached, and Everything Is On the Line

Trump Is Impeached, and Everything Is On the Line Trump Is Impeached, and Everything Is On the Line

Even if the Senate ends up keeping him in office, it was still crucial for politicians to take a stand against this sadistic president.

Dec 20, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky

Elizabeth Warren Took On Corruption in Both Parties

Elizabeth Warren Took On Corruption in Both Parties Elizabeth Warren Took On Corruption in Both Parties

From impeachment to “wine caves,” the senator refused to let President Trump, or her fellow Democrats, off the hook during the debate.

Dec 20, 2019 / John Nichols

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