Politics

Ernie Chambers extends his hands while speaking in front of a microphone

Nebraska’s Last Blue Electoral Vote? Nebraska’s Last Blue Electoral Vote?

Omaha gave Biden an electoral vote. The GOP wants to make sure that never happens again.

Nov 16, 2020 / Ross Benes

The Coup That Succeeded

The Coup That Succeeded The Coup That Succeeded

The most dangerous blows to American democracy have come not from Trump but from the national security establishment.

Nov 16, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Eviction Notice

Eviction Notice Eviction Notice

Trump: squatter in chief.

Nov 16, 2020 / OppArt / Tjeerd Royaards

Trump claps for Amy Coney Barrett

Democrats Must Keep Their Eyes on the Supreme Court Democrats Must Keep Their Eyes on the Supreme Court

While court reform is off the table until at least 2023, Democrats must use the next two years to figure out how best to fix the court.

Nov 16, 2020 / Column / Elie Mystal

How Activists Saved Election Day in Pennsylvania

How Activists Saved Election Day in Pennsylvania How Activists Saved Election Day in Pennsylvania

Grassroots organizations filled in where the Democratic Party was absent.

Nov 16, 2020 / D.D. Guttenplan

What Bernie Sanders Could Do as Secretary of Labor

What Bernie Sanders Could Do as Secretary of Labor What Bernie Sanders Could Do as Secretary of Labor

If Biden were to embrace the idea, Sanders and a team of visionary leaders could forge a new New Deal for working Americans.

Nov 16, 2020 / John Nichols

The Party of Trump

The Party of Trump The Party of Trump

The GOP promotes authoritarianism. 

Nov 14, 2020 / OppArt / Leonard Stokes

People dance in the street after Joe Biden wins the 2020 election.

The Politics of Joy The Politics of Joy

Just because last weekend’s surge of solidarity and celebration can’t last doesn’t mean it doesn’t matter.

Nov 14, 2020 / D.D. Guttenplan

Where’s Plan B?

Where’s Plan B? Where’s Plan B?

Keeping your head. Scenes from our series “The Greater Quiet” for the week of November 9.

Nov 13, 2020 / Steve Brodner

Donald Trump stands looking forlorn in the rain under a black umbrella

Trump’s Final Dereliction of Duty Trump’s Final Dereliction of Duty

In the twilight of his presidency, Donald Trump has retreated into fantasy, leaving Biden with a big mess.

Nov 13, 2020 / Jeet Heer

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