Politics

Trump Cabinet meeting

Trump Has Betrayed His Voters Trump Has Betrayed His Voters

By the president’s accounting, his accomplishments are legion. But the truth tells a different story.

Jan 14, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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

Greg Abbott at NRA Annual Meeting

GOP Strategy, Texas Style: Praise God and Whip Up the Xenophobia GOP Strategy, Texas Style: Praise God and Whip Up the Xenophobia

That’s what Governor Greg Abbott is doing in refusing to accept new refugees.

Jan 14, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

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

Here’s Where Every Democratic Candidate Stands on Child Care and Family Leave

Here’s Where Every Democratic Candidate Stands on Child Care and Family Leave Here’s Where Every Democratic Candidate Stands on Child Care and Family Leave

For the first time ever, the presidential candidates are making proposals that offer real solutions for working parents.

Jan 13, 2020 / Bryce Covert

Congress Finally Begins to Assert Its War Powers Authority

Congress Finally Begins to Assert Its War Powers Authority Congress Finally Begins to Assert Its War Powers Authority

So why do so many congressional Republicans reject their oaths of office and bow to Donald Trump’s unconscionable demands?

Jan 11, 2020 / John Nichols

Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Dream Running Mate’ Is Teddy Roosevelt

Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Dream Running Mate’ Is Teddy Roosevelt Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Dream Running Mate’ Is Teddy Roosevelt

But she might want to take a closer look at some of the early 20th century president’s policies that run counter to the message and spirit of her campaign.

Jan 10, 2020 / Jerome Karabel

Nixon’s Precedent for Trump: How to Get Away With It

Nixon’s Precedent for Trump: How to Get Away With It Nixon’s Precedent for Trump: How to Get Away With It

Nixon’s Watergate resignation was the exception; successful partisan cover-ups have been the norm for Republicans.

Jan 10, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Elizabeth Warren Has Made Disability Rights Central to Her Campaign

Elizabeth Warren Has Made Disability Rights Central to Her Campaign Elizabeth Warren Has Made Disability Rights Central to Her Campaign

The candidate’s engagement with #CripTheVote is a sign that disability politics has finally gone mainstream.

Jan 10, 2020 / Sara Luterman

Michael Bennett

Why Are There So Few Black Coaches in the NFL? It’s the Racism, Stupid. Why Are There So Few Black Coaches in the NFL? It’s the Racism, Stupid.

There are only three black head coaches in the NFL—a majority-black league—for an obvious reason.

Jan 10, 2020 / Dave Zirin

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