Election 2020

Daniel Ellsberg DC Rally

What the Godfather of Modern Whistle-Blowing Can Teach Us Now What the Godfather of Modern Whistle-Blowing Can Teach Us Now

As we face two “existential crises,” Daniel Ellsberg’s archives are finally being opened.

Oct 1, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Take Action Now: Strike a Blow Against the NRA

Take Action Now: Strike a Blow Against the NRA Take Action Now: Strike a Blow Against the NRA

Fight for universal background checks, join a gun control group, and push your congressperson on impeachment.

Oct 1, 2019 / no-paywall / NationAction

Sanders Warren debate

We Don’t Have to Choose Between Warren and Sanders Yet We Don’t Have to Choose Between Warren and Sanders Yet

Their truce during the 2020 campaigns is widening the left lane—that’s good for everyone.

Sep 30, 2019 / Editorial / D.D. Guttenplan

Impeachment Is Winning

Impeachment Is Winning Impeachment Is Winning

Trump will likely be impeached. And it will likely end his presidency—if not in the Senate, then in 2020.

Sep 27, 2019 / John Nichols

Nelini Stamp and Maurice Mitchell

Calling in Progressives Calling in Progressives

Racist attacks on Mitchell and Stamp over the WFP’s Warren endorsement show ignoring racism and sexism has been an epic fail.

Sep 26, 2019 / Rukia Lumumba and Makani Themba

The Republican Party Is Going Down With Trump

The Republican Party Is Going Down With Trump The Republican Party Is Going Down With Trump

The president has so thoroughly annexed the GOP that it’s going to be hard for its leaders to cut their losses—even as he flails.

Sep 26, 2019 / Hard Paywall / Joan Walsh

Iowa People's Presidential Forum

The 2020 Campaign Event Where ‘Everyday Iowans’ Asked the Questions The 2020 Campaign Event Where ‘Everyday Iowans’ Asked the Questions

At the Iowa People’s Presidential Forum, caregivers, farmers, low-wage workers, the homeless, and the formerly incarcerated talked to the candidates directly.

Sep 25, 2019 / Spencer Green

Nancy Pelosi

The Case for Keeping Impeachment Clean and Simple The Case for Keeping Impeachment Clean and Simple

Though Donald Trump has committed many crimes, best keep the focus tightly on the Ukrainian scandal.

Sep 25, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Impeachment Is the Cure for a Constitutional Crisis

Impeachment Is the Cure for a Constitutional Crisis Impeachment Is the Cure for a Constitutional Crisis

Elizabeth Warren gets it: Impeachment isn’t a choice; it’s an urgent duty of the Congress.

Sep 24, 2019 / John Nichols

Former Vice President Joe Biden

Biden Might Not Be the One to Beat Trump Biden Might Not Be the One to Beat Trump

As Democratic voters look closer, it’s hard to see Biden as an agent of change.

Sep 24, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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