The Working Families Party Endorses Biden and Harris The Working Families Party Endorses Biden and Harris
Beating Trump is the priority, but the progressive group says it’ll keep pressuring Biden to move left on economic, social, and racial justice issues.
Aug 14, 2020 / John Nichols
Donald Trump and His Postmaster General Are Sabotaging Democracy in Plain Sight Donald Trump and His Postmaster General Are Sabotaging Democracy in Plain Sight
The president blurted out his determination to undermine voting rights in a Fox Business Network interview.
Aug 13, 2020 / John Nichols
The Democratic Convention Is Shaping Up to Be a Centrist Hoedown The Democratic Convention Is Shaping Up to Be a Centrist Hoedown
The recently released list of speakers at next week’s convention shows just how scared Democrats are to make a serious policy argument.
Aug 13, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Kamala Harris Makes History, Many Times Over Kamala Harris Makes History, Many Times Over
The bravery and radicalism of Joe Biden’s choice will become apparent over time.
Aug 12, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Kamala Harris Will Shred Mike Pence in the Vice Presidential Debate Kamala Harris Will Shred Mike Pence in the Vice Presidential Debate
And Joe Biden knows why that matters.
Aug 11, 2020 / John Nichols
Representative Barbara Lee: ‘The Public Is With Us’ Representative Barbara Lee: ‘The Public Is With Us’
In an exclusive interview with The Nation, the representative talks about cutting the defense budget, what Covid-19 has revealed about systemic racism, and her mentor Shirley Chish...
Aug 11, 2020 / Editorial / John Nichols
Ilhan Omar Faces a Primary Tuesday Because She Speaks Truth to Power Ilhan Omar Faces a Primary Tuesday Because She Speaks Truth to Power
A bold and effective House member, Omar disrupts conventional wisdom. So those comfortable with the status quo want her gone.
Aug 10, 2020 / John Nichols
Progressives Are Rallying Behind Karen Bass for VP Progressives Are Rallying Behind Karen Bass for VP
More than 300 Democratic National Convention delegates are urging Biden to pick the Congressional Black Caucus chair.
Aug 7, 2020 / John Nichols
Biden, Just Say Yes on Medicare for All! Biden, Just Say Yes on Medicare for All!
Covid-19 gives you the perfect reason to change your mind.
Aug 6, 2020 / Editorial / D.D. Guttenplan
2020 Is a Great Year for #SquadPolitics. Just Ask Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib. 2020 Is a Great Year for #SquadPolitics. Just Ask Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib.
2020 is shaping up to be an even bigger year than 2018 for insurgent Democrats seeking to move the party left.
Aug 6, 2020 / John Nichols