Election 2020

Senator Bernie Sanders smiling as he speaks at a campaign event

Why I Support Bernie Sanders for President Why I Support Bernie Sanders for President

He has proven that he can connect and build trust across race, class, and party lines.

Jan 23, 2020 / Editorial / Zephyr Teachout

Take Action Now: Fight for Everyone to Be Counted

Take Action Now: Fight for Everyone to Be Counted Take Action Now: Fight for Everyone to Be Counted

Educate your community about the Census, bird-dog the candidates, and host a voter registration drive.

Jan 21, 2020 / no-paywall / NationAction

There Are Bigger Issues for Progressives to Tackle Than Each Other

There Are Bigger Issues for Progressives to Tackle Than Each Other There Are Bigger Issues for Progressives to Tackle Than Each Other

“Progressives unite” should be the 2020 motto.

Jan 21, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The ‘New York Times’ ‘Endorsement’ Fails Us All

The ‘New York Times’ ‘Endorsement’ Fails Us All The ‘New York Times’ ‘Endorsement’ Fails Us All

The editorial board’s split endorsement of two candidates—Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar—serves to confuse, not clarify, the 2020 race.

Jan 21, 2020 / John Nichols

In 2020, Double Standards Are Still Dogging Elizabeth Warren—and All the Women Candidates

In 2020, Double Standards Are Still Dogging Elizabeth Warren—and All the Women Candidates In 2020, Double Standards Are Still Dogging Elizabeth Warren—and All the Women Candidates

A record number of women ran for president in this primary election. But that doesn’t mean sexism has been vanquished.

Jan 21, 2020 / Feature / Joan Walsh

The Iowa Caucuses Have Long Turned Out the ‘Same Old White Crew.’ 2020 Could Be Different.

The Iowa Caucuses Have Long Turned Out the ‘Same Old White Crew.’ 2020 Could Be Different. The Iowa Caucuses Have Long Turned Out the ‘Same Old White Crew.’ 2020 Could Be Different.

After the shock of 2016, grassroots organizers set out to make the Iowa caucuses more representative of the changing state. Soon we’ll find out if they succeeded.

Jan 21, 2020 / Feature / Rebecca Zweig

The Loser President

The Loser President The Loser President

Trump could lose by many millions of votes and still secure an Electoral College win—and Democrats aren’t paying this the attention it deserves.

Jan 20, 2020 / Feature / John Nichols

Senator Warren speaks with Senator Sanders.

Unity Requires Recognizing That Warren Is Telling the Truth Unity Requires Recognizing That Warren Is Telling the Truth

At the same time, tolerance must allow that Sanders isn’t lying.

Jan 19, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Senator Warren speaks with Senator Sanders.

Bernie Is Less Sexist Than American Voters Bernie Is Less Sexist Than American Voters

Even if you think a woman could be elected as president, you’d be a fool not to worry about it.  

Jan 16, 2020 / Katha Pollitt

Harvard v Yale Football Protest

Want the Youth Vote? Support Fossil Fuel Divestment Want the Youth Vote? Support Fossil Fuel Divestment

For young people, surface-level regulations aren’t enough. They’re demanding a fundamental shift in how we think about markets and morals.

Jan 16, 2020 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen and Connor Chung

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