Congress

Stacey Abrams Georgia governor's race

Dear Beto, Andrew, and Stacey—Run Again Dear Beto, Andrew, and Stacey—Run Again

While a 2020 presidential run is tempting, O’Rourke, Gillum, and Abrams could use their political skills and hard-earned notoriety to help progressives win at every level.

Dec 13, 2018 / Steve Phillips

paul ryan khashoggi briefing

What the Hell Is Wrong With Paul Ryan? What the Hell Is Wrong With Paul Ryan?

It is outrageous that the House Speaker continues to block action to end US support for Saudi atrocities against Yemen.

Dec 13, 2018 / John Nichols

Student debt protest

Who Is Most Affected By Student Debt? Women. Who Is Most Affected By Student Debt? Women.

A new report shows that student debt doesn’t just recreate class divides—it reflects the country’s gender gap.

Dec 11, 2018 / StudentNation / Sabrina Cereceres

Kevin McCarthy Is Inventing Reasons Not to Investigate Trump

Kevin McCarthy Is Inventing Reasons Not to Investigate Trump Kevin McCarthy Is Inventing Reasons Not to Investigate Trump

After ceaselessly probing Clinton and Obama non-scandals, the House majority leader has changed his tune.

Dec 11, 2018 / Joan Walsh

Sanders-Warren Rally in Boston

Sanders and Warren Are Challenging the Post–Cold War Foreign-Policy Establishment Sanders and Warren Are Challenging the Post–Cold War Foreign-Policy Establishment

It is time to think anew. The United States needs dramatic changes in its policies and the institutions that enforce them.

Dec 11, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

jerrold nadler comey press

The Impeachment of Donald Trump Is No Longer ‘Off the Table’ The Impeachment of Donald Trump Is No Longer ‘Off the Table’

Incoming Judiciary Committee chair Nadler correctly says of the latest allegations: “Certainly, they’re impeachable offenses.”

Dec 10, 2018 / John Nichols

Yemen airstrike

Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen

Spread the word, call your senators, and help refugees in your community.

Dec 6, 2018 / no-paywall / NationAction

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Sunrise Movement

The Best Strategy for the House Dems? Fight for Major Reforms. The Best Strategy for the House Dems? Fight for Major Reforms.

Sure, the Senate will block them. But pushing things like a Green New Deal and Medicare for All will energize grassroots activists and supercharge the coming presidential primary.

Dec 6, 2018 / Feature / Robert L. Borosage

Betsy DeVos Hearing

The White House Has Hosted a Predators’ Ball of Corruption The White House Has Hosted a Predators’ Ball of Corruption

Here’s how the incoming Democratic Congress can expose it and make the case for bold reform.

Dec 6, 2018 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel

NATO exercise

New Cold War Dangers New Cold War Dangers

The Russian-Ukrainian military conflict in the Kerch Strait illustrates again how this Cold War is more dangerous that was its predecessor.

Dec 5, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

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