Political Figures

NFL Player Justin Jackson: ‘40 Years of Neoliberalism Has Brought Our Country to the Brink’

NFL Player Justin Jackson: ‘40 Years of Neoliberalism Has Brought Our Country to the Brink’ NFL Player Justin Jackson: ‘40 Years of Neoliberalism Has Brought Our Country to the Brink’

Justin Jackson is creating space for himself this election year as an unapologetic “Berniecrat” with a progressive critique of what ails this country.

Jan 24, 2020 / Dave Zirin

Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and husband Mike Kelly

12 States Where Democrats Could Flip the Senate 12 States Where Democrats Could Flip the Senate

This November, Republicans are in danger of losing seats across the land—especially in Arizona, Colorado, and Georgia.

Jan 23, 2020 / Steve Phillips

Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue

Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue Trump Is Shooting the Constitution in the Middle of Pennsylvania Avenue

A brazen president brags about obstruction of Congress and thwarting the system of checks and balances.

Jan 22, 2020 / John Nichols

Kenneth Starr and Alan Dershowitz

Trump’s Tainted Legal Team Will Help Him Debase the Impeachment Process Trump’s Tainted Legal Team Will Help Him Debase the Impeachment Process

Picking Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr proves Trump wants impeachment to be a circus.

Jan 21, 2020 / Jeet Heer

The ‘New York Times’ ‘Endorsement’ Fails Us All

The ‘New York Times’ ‘Endorsement’ Fails Us All The ‘New York Times’ ‘Endorsement’ Fails Us All

The editorial board’s split endorsement of two candidates—Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar—serves to confuse, not clarify, the 2020 race.

Jan 21, 2020 / John Nichols

Mitch McConnell Is the Crooked Guardian of an Imperial Presidency

Mitch McConnell Is the Crooked Guardian of an Imperial Presidency Mitch McConnell Is the Crooked Guardian of an Imperial Presidency

The majority leader has admitted he’s conspiring to thwart an impartial impeachment trial. Everyone with a brain and a conscience should be calling for his recusal.

Jan 16, 2020 / John Nichols

Senator Warren speaks with Senator Sanders.

Bernie Is Less Sexist Than American Voters Bernie Is Less Sexist Than American Voters

Even if you think a woman could be elected as president, you’d be a fool not to worry about it.  

Jan 16, 2020 / Katha Pollitt

Pete and Amy Needed to Crush the Iowa Debate. They Did Not.

Pete and Amy Needed to Crush the Iowa Debate. They Did Not. Pete and Amy Needed to Crush the Iowa Debate. They Did Not.

Buttigieg and Klobuchar have to do well in their neighboring Midwestern state’s caucus to advance, and their mediocre nights didn’t help them.

Jan 15, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Live Chat: Watch the 7th Democratic Debate With ‘The Nation’

Live Chat: Watch the 7th Democratic Debate With ‘The Nation’ Live Chat: Watch the 7th Democratic Debate With ‘The Nation’

Our stellar cast of blogging heads is back again, analyzing and commenting on tonight’s heated Democratic debate.

Jan 14, 2020 / The Nation

The Real Argument Between Warren and Sanders Is About How to Win the Election

The Real Argument Between Warren and Sanders Is About How to Win the Election The Real Argument Between Warren and Sanders Is About How to Win the Election

Friction between the two candidates highlights a divide over the best strategy to defeat Trump.

Jan 13, 2020 / Jeet Heer

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