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William Greider Knew What Ailed the Democratic Party

William Greider Knew What Ailed the Democratic Party William Greider Knew What Ailed the Democratic Party

…and how to fix it. We will miss him.

Dec 27, 2019 / Lived History / John Nichols

President Scrooge and His Dickensian Cabal

President Scrooge and His Dickensian Cabal President Scrooge and His Dickensian Cabal

The administration’s holiday greeting is a plan to slash food stamp benefits for roughly 700,000 unemployed Americans.

Dec 25, 2019 / John Nichols

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Letters From the January 13/20, 2020, Issue Letters From the January 13/20, 2020, Issue

Is a deficit really a strength?… Sharp quills (web only)…

Dec 24, 2019 / Letters / Our Readers, Marshall Auerback, and Donna Minkowitz

10 Stories From 2019 That Might Just Renew Your Faith in Politics

10 Stories From 2019 That Might Just Renew Your Faith in Politics 10 Stories From 2019 That Might Just Renew Your Faith in Politics

From funding for the Census to Stacey Abrams’s persistence, progressives did score some victories this year.

Dec 24, 2019 / Steve Phillips

Who Tops the 2019 ‘Nation’ Honor Roll?

Who Tops the 2019 ‘Nation’ Honor Roll? Who Tops the 2019 ‘Nation’ Honor Roll?

It’s been a big year in progressive politics. The Nation recognizes the year’s top progressive people and ideas shaping the future.

Dec 24, 2019 / Feature / John Nichols

A Trump Reelection Aide Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud

A Trump Reelection Aide Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud A Trump Reelection Aide Just Said the Quiet Part Out Loud

“Traditionally it’s always been Republicans suppressing votes,” he said. State attorneys general must investigate the GOP’s voter suppression tactics.

Dec 24, 2019 / John Nichols

True Religious Faith Demands an Unwavering Rebuke of Trumpism

True Religious Faith Demands an Unwavering Rebuke of Trumpism True Religious Faith Demands an Unwavering Rebuke of Trumpism

Prophetic Christianity insists that faith must speak up for the vulnerable. To revive the heart of democracy, this nation needs a revolution of values.

Dec 23, 2019 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

How Amy Klobuchar Beat ‘Wine Cave Pete’ Buttigieg in the Debate

How Amy Klobuchar Beat ‘Wine Cave Pete’ Buttigieg in the Debate How Amy Klobuchar Beat ‘Wine Cave Pete’ Buttigieg in the Debate

With the help of Elizabeth Warren, that’s how—but Klobuchar will likely benefit the most.

Dec 20, 2019 / Joan Walsh

Trump Is Impeached, and Everything Is On the Line

Trump Is Impeached, and Everything Is On the Line Trump Is Impeached, and Everything Is On the Line

Even if the Senate ends up keeping him in office, it was still crucial for politicians to take a stand against this sadistic president.

Dec 20, 2019 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky

Elizabeth Warren Took On Corruption in Both Parties

Elizabeth Warren Took On Corruption in Both Parties Elizabeth Warren Took On Corruption in Both Parties

From impeachment to “wine caves,” the senator refused to let President Trump, or her fellow Democrats, off the hook during the debate.

Dec 20, 2019 / John Nichols

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