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Our Forever Wars in 6 Questions Our Forever Wars in 6 Questions

After 18-plus years of seemingly endless conflict, our government owes us answers.

Feb 14, 2020 / Tom Engelhardt

Democrats Should Welcome Michael Bloomberg to Their Debates—ASAP

Democrats Should Welcome Michael Bloomberg to Their Debates—ASAP Democrats Should Welcome Michael Bloomberg to Their Debates—ASAP

The billionaire former New York mayor should have to answer honestly for his record in business and politics, not hide behind ads.

Feb 13, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Bill Barr Is Even Worse Than You Realize

Bill Barr Is Even Worse Than You Realize Bill Barr Is Even Worse Than You Realize

The attorney general is on a tear, shredding the rule of law, just as he threatened he would.

Feb 13, 2020 / Elie Mystal

The Disastrous Iowa Caucuses Were Just the Beginning

The Disastrous Iowa Caucuses Were Just the Beginning The Disastrous Iowa Caucuses Were Just the Beginning

Unless they’re stopped, the Democratic establishment will lose another election.

Feb 12, 2020 / Jeffrey Cox

Roger Stone

The Primaries Are Protecting Trump The Primaries Are Protecting Trump

Democrats might be too busy picking a nominee to stop an out-of-control president.

Feb 12, 2020 / Jeet Heer

They Rocked New Hampshire—but Pete and Amy Still Can’t Win Over Black Voters

They Rocked New Hampshire—but Pete and Amy Still Can’t Win Over Black Voters They Rocked New Hampshire—but Pete and Amy Still Can’t Win Over Black Voters

Candidates who have no real support from people of color should not be viewed as serious contenders for the nomination.

Feb 12, 2020 / Elie Mystal

Bernie Sanders Wins New Hampshire

Bernie Sanders Wins New Hampshire Bernie Sanders Wins New Hampshire

Now, to keep his campaign’s momentum going, Sanders has to lay out how he intends to beat President Trump.

Feb 12, 2020 / John Nichols

What We Can Learn From the Iran/Contra Scandal

What We Can Learn From the Iran/Contra Scandal What We Can Learn From the Iran/Contra Scandal

Leon Neyfakh, the host of the podcast Fiasco, tells The Nation that you can’t separate the policies from the people.

Feb 12, 2020 / Q&A / Emily Berch

Budgets Don’t Lie, but Trump and His Enablers Do

Budgets Don’t Lie, but Trump and His Enablers Do Budgets Don’t Lie, but Trump and His Enablers Do

The Trump administration’s budget proposal, released Monday, lays bare the lies he told during the State of the Union.

Feb 11, 2020 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

Trump and Pelosi

Don’t Fall for Trump’s Lie. Democrats Have Been Very Productive. Don’t Fall for Trump’s Lie. Democrats Have Been Very Productive.

Mitch McConnell and other Senate Republicans have blocked almost everything House Democrats have passed.

Feb 11, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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