Dear Beto, Andrew, and Stacey—Run Again Dear Beto, Andrew, and Stacey—Run Again
While a 2020 presidential run is tempting, O’Rourke, Gillum, and Abrams could use their political skills and hard-earned notoriety to help progressives win at every level.
Dec 13, 2018 / Steve Phillips
What the Hell Is Wrong With Paul Ryan? What the Hell Is Wrong With Paul Ryan?
It is outrageous that the House Speaker continues to block action to end US support for Saudi atrocities against Yemen.
Dec 13, 2018 / John Nichols
Who Is Most Affected By Student Debt? Women. Who Is Most Affected By Student Debt? Women.
A new report shows that student debt doesn’t just recreate class divides—it reflects the country’s gender gap.
Dec 11, 2018 / StudentNation / Sabrina Cereceres
Kevin McCarthy Is Inventing Reasons Not to Investigate Trump Kevin McCarthy Is Inventing Reasons Not to Investigate Trump
After ceaselessly probing Clinton and Obama non-scandals, the House majority leader has changed his tune.
Dec 11, 2018 / Joan Walsh
Sanders and Warren Are Challenging the Post–Cold War Foreign-Policy Establishment Sanders and Warren Are Challenging the Post–Cold War Foreign-Policy Establishment
It is time to think anew. The United States needs dramatic changes in its policies and the institutions that enforce them.
Dec 11, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Ideas Primary The Ideas Primary
US presidential contests may seem never-ending, but if the debate is about policy—instead of personality—is that such a bad thing?
Dec 10, 2018 / Feature / Robert L. Borosage
The Impeachment of Donald Trump Is No Longer ‘Off the Table’ The Impeachment of Donald Trump Is No Longer ‘Off the Table’
Incoming Judiciary Committee chair Nadler correctly says of the latest allegations: “Certainly, they’re impeachable offenses.”
Dec 10, 2018 / John Nichols
Trump’s New Pick for UN Ambassador Has Zero Foreign-Policy Credentials Trump’s New Pick for UN Ambassador Has Zero Foreign-Policy Credentials
Choosing Heather Nauert is a sign that his marginalization of the United Nations is nearly complete.
Dec 10, 2018 / Barbara Crossette
Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen Demand an End to US Support for the War in Yemen
Spread the word, call your senators, and help refugees in your community.
Dec 6, 2018 / NationAction
The Republican Party Has Become ‘a Conspiracy to Seize Power’ The Republican Party Has Become ‘a Conspiracy to Seize Power’
A brute-force power grab by Republicans in Wisconsin highlights the disregard for democracy that has infected the party of Lincoln.
Dec 6, 2018 / John Nichols