Government

John Bolton

Donald Trump’s Team of Islamophobes Donald Trump’s Team of Islamophobes

Mike Pompeo and John Bolton have dangerous ties to anti-Muslim activists.

Jun 12, 2018 / Arnold Isaacs

Trump Nuclear Deal

The Trump Spectacle Is Overshadowing the More Urgent Scandals of This Administration The Trump Spectacle Is Overshadowing the More Urgent Scandals of This Administration

To truly hold the president accountable, there has to be more distinction between news that affects people’s lives and the daily outrages that often distract from the issues.

Jun 12, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

US soldier Mosul

Is a New Bipartisan Bill Really a Blank Check for Endless War? Is a New Bipartisan Bill Really a Blank Check for Endless War?

Senators Rand Paul, Bernie Sanders, and Jeff Merkley warn that proposed legislation to curb the president's war-making powers is woefully inadequate.

Jun 11, 2018 / James Carden

Trump Singapore Loong

You Can Be a Critic of Trump and Still Root for Diplomacy to Succeed in Korea You Can Be a Critic of Trump and Still Root for Diplomacy to Succeed in Korea

Congressman Ro Khanna says Democrats should be encouraging statecraft that promotes cooperation and peace.

Jun 11, 2018 / John Nichols

Rep. Pramila Jayapal—‘They Could Hear Their Children Screaming for Them in the Next Room’

Rep. Pramila Jayapal—‘They Could Hear Their Children Screaming for Them in the Next Room’ Rep. Pramila Jayapal—‘They Could Hear Their Children Screaming for Them in the Next Room’

The congresswoman met with dozens of immigrant mothers who have had their children forcibly removed. 

Jun 11, 2018 / Joan Walsh

Trump in the White House

Donald Trump Has an Ugly Midterm Strategy Donald Trump Has an Ugly Midterm Strategy

And Democrats need to be ready.

Jun 11, 2018 / Robert L. Borosage

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New Study: You Don’t Have to Choose Between ‘Populism’ and ‘Identity’ New Study: You Don’t Have to Choose Between ‘Populism’ and ‘Identity’

Anat Shenker-Osorio tells The Nation how talking racial justice amplifies progressive economic messages.

Jun 8, 2018 / Joshua Holland

Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi Is Not the Enemy Nancy Pelosi Is Not the Enemy

And if corporate Democrats manage to convince the party to ditch her, they’ll be alienating their progressive base.

Jun 7, 2018 / Danny Goldberg

Sanders

Bernie Sanders Is to Deliver a Commonsense Plan to Save the Postal Service Bernie Sanders Is to Deliver a Commonsense Plan to Save the Postal Service

The senator is calling on the Trump administration to strengthen the agency, not sell it off.

Jun 7, 2018 / Jake Bittle

Illinois Voting Machine

Democrats Have Now Flipped 42 State Legislative Seats From Red to Blue Democrats Have Now Flipped 42 State Legislative Seats From Red to Blue

Since Trump became president, Democrats have been on a legislative winning streak that sends a powerful signal about resistance politics.

Jun 7, 2018 / John Nichols

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