Politics

Sheep

Trump Is Still Riding Herd Over the GOP Trump Is Still Riding Herd Over the GOP

In a party of sheep, the incentive for lawmakers is to stick with Trump until the bitter end.

Oct 7, 2019 / Jeet Heer

The ‘Public Option’ on Health Care Is a Poison Pill

The ‘Public Option’ on Health Care Is a Poison Pill The ‘Public Option’ on Health Care Is a Poison Pill

Some Democratic candidates are pushing it as a free-choice version of Medicare for All. That’s good rhetoric but bad policy.

Oct 7, 2019 / Feature / David U. Himmelstein and Steffie Woolhandler

SCOTUS Is Back in Session and Cruelty Is on the Docket

SCOTUS Is Back in Session and Cruelty Is on the Docket SCOTUS Is Back in Session and Cruelty Is on the Docket

As the term begins, the conservatives are sharpening their knives—and LGBTQ rights, abortion, and gun control are all on the chopping block.

Oct 7, 2019 / Feature / Elie Mystal

Searching for Common Ground on Impeachment in NY’s 19th

Searching for Common Ground on Impeachment in NY’s 19th Searching for Common Ground on Impeachment in NY’s 19th

This is one of a year-long series of dispatches about life and politics in rural America, written by former Nation managing editor Karen Rothmyer.

Oct 4, 2019 / All Politics Is Local / Karen Rothmyer

Brett Kavanaugh Is About to Get His Hands on His First Abortion Case

Brett Kavanaugh Is About to Get His Hands on His First Abortion Case Brett Kavanaugh Is About to Get His Hands on His First Abortion Case

We knew this day would come. Susan Collins should have known, too.

Oct 4, 2019 / Elie Mystal

William Taylor

All the President’s Scandals All the President’s Scandals

As Ukrainegate dominates headlines, Democrats need to make the case that Trump’s corruption goes much deeper.

Oct 4, 2019 / Jeet Heer

It’s Time for Bernie to Talk About Himself

It’s Time for Bernie to Talk About Himself It’s Time for Bernie to Talk About Himself

When the Vermont senator returns to the trail, he’s going to need to talk about his least favorite topic: Bernie Sanders.

Oct 4, 2019 / John Nichols

The Impeachment Crisis Just Got Worse for the GOP

The Impeachment Crisis Just Got Worse for the GOP The Impeachment Crisis Just Got Worse for the GOP

Donald Trump is laying the groundwork to bring Pompeo and Pence down with him.

Oct 3, 2019 / Joan Walsh

Donald Trump

Unasked Questions About US-Ukrainian Relations Unasked Questions About US-Ukrainian Relations

Is US national security being trumped by loathing for Trump?

Oct 3, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Chesa Boudin

This Son of the Left Could Become San Francisco’s Next District Attorney This Son of the Left Could Become San Francisco’s Next District Attorney

Chesa Boudin is the child of political radicals who were imprisoned when he was young. Now he’s running to transform his city’s criminal justice system—from the inside.

Oct 3, 2019 / Cities Rising / Jimmy Tobias

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