Democrats Must Stand Firm on Funding the Civilian Climate Corps Democrats Must Stand Firm on Funding the Civilian Climate Corps
A key program in the Build Back Better Act, the Civilian Climate Corps has the potential to mobilize young voters for Democrats next year—assuming the bill survives.
Nov 19, 2021 / Matthew Miles Goodrich
The Withering Away of the States Can’t Happen Soon Enough The Withering Away of the States Can’t Happen Soon Enough
It’s time for a new federalism that brings suburbs and central cities together to promote equity, growth, and sustainability.
Nov 19, 2021 / Nathan Newman
The GOP Is Now “Gosar’s Own Party” The GOP Is Now “Gosar’s Own Party”
This is about more than Paul Gosar’s online murder fantasy. This is about a political party’s embrace of impunity.
Nov 19, 2021 / John Nichols
The Build Back Better Act Can Level the Field for Single Parents The Build Back Better Act Can Level the Field for Single Parents
No wonder conservative lawmakers who idealize a “traditional” nuclear family are trying to discredit the potential investment in child care.
Nov 17, 2021 / Julie Kohler
If You Care About the Climate, Pay Attention to Koch Cash If You Care About the Climate, Pay Attention to Koch Cash
The Regulatory Studies Center at George Washington University receives millions in Koch and ExxonMobil funding, using academic credibility to undermine environmental protections.
Nov 17, 2021 / StudentNation / Jake Lowe
The Coolest Member of the Senate Is Retiring The Coolest Member of the Senate Is Retiring
Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy has used comic books to fight for a ban on land mines and brought the Grateful Dead to the Senate Dining Room.
Nov 16, 2021 / John Nichols
The Senate Cannot Be Reformed—It Can Only Be Abolished The Senate Cannot Be Reformed—It Can Only Be Abolished
The Senate is a deeply undemocratic institution where white power thrives and the popular will goes to die.
Nov 12, 2021 / Elie Mystal
The Mess Democrats Are In The Mess Democrats Are In
If they fail to get their act together, they will suffer a defeat in the midterms that increases the likelihood of Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
Nov 12, 2021 / John Nichols for The Nation
The Democratic Party’s “Failed Promises” to Immigrants The Democratic Party’s “Failed Promises” to Immigrants
Democrats are poised to blow their last chance to establish protections for undocumented immigrants, an issue they’ve campaigned on for decades.
Nov 12, 2021 / Column / Aída Chávez
Expel Paul Gosar From Congress Expel Paul Gosar From Congress
The Arizona Republican, who has a history of consorting with neo-Nazis and insurrectionists, shared a video Monday depicting him killing AOC. It’s time to expel this twisted fiend.
Nov 11, 2021 / John Nichols