Poverty

Student Debt Cancellation

What’s Next for the Student Debt Cancellation Movement? What’s Next for the Student Debt Cancellation Movement?

With President Biden announcing his decision on student debt relief soon, advocates for forgiveness are ready to celebrate, reflect, and continue the fight.

Aug 10, 2022 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Police officers and their vehicles congregate in front of Echo Park in Los Angeles on March 25, 2021.

Forced Treatment Isn’t What Unhoused People Need Forced Treatment Isn’t What Unhoused People Need

California will use CARE Courts to coerce people living on the streets who are perceived to have a mental illness into involuntary care.

Aug 9, 2022 / Cecelia Luis

The Economic Cost of “Dobbs”

The Economic Cost of “Dobbs” The Economic Cost of “Dobbs”

More people who need an abortion will now be unable to obtain one, which will plunge many of them into financial turmoil and curtail their ability to pursue their dreams.

Aug 5, 2022 / Bryce Covert

Bernie Sanders speaking with his hands clasped in front of his face.

The Democrats’ Working-Class Deficit The Democrats’ Working-Class Deficit

Why is the party of working people in danger of becoming the party of upscale voters? Don’t blame the left.

Aug 5, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel and The Nation

A 3D generated image of a DNA spiral being attacked by the monkeypox virus.

Monkeypox Makes It 3 Strikes, and Now We’re Out Monkeypox Makes It 3 Strikes, and Now We’re Out

We know what to do. We have the tools. We simply don’t want to do it.

Aug 4, 2022 / Gregg Gonsalves

A black car has bumper stickers that say

When Did Cars Become Weapons of the Right? When Did Cars Become Weapons of the Right?

The politicization of big-box personal vehicles is now almost complete.

Aug 4, 2022 / Stan Cox

Brazil’s then-President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sits holding his glasses while he talks with his Foreign Affairs Minister Celso Amorim

Lula’s Comeback Campaign: The Stakes for Brazil—and Democracy Lula’s Comeback Campaign: The Stakes for Brazil—and Democracy

In an exclusive interview with The Nation, Celso Amorim, who served as both foreign minister and defense minister, explains why much more than a resurgent Pink Tide is riding on th...

Aug 3, 2022 / Pablo Calvi

Outgoing British Prime Minister Boris John waves as he leaves 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions. He is holding a folder and wearing a suit with a green tie.

Boris Johnson’s (Far From Final) Bill for Damages Boris Johnson’s (Far From Final) Bill for Damages

While the elderly white men who run Britain’s Conservative Party chose between two deeply depressing choices for new leader, let’s take a minute to reckon just how much ruin the di...

Aug 1, 2022 / Natasha Hakimi Zapata

Sen. Mitt Romney with Rep. Marco Rubio

After “Dobbs,” Republicans Offer Few Ideas for Increasing Support for Children and Families After “Dobbs,” Republicans Offer Few Ideas for Increasing Support for Children and Families

A handful of Republicans have responded to the overturn of Roe by putting forward ideas for paid leave and cash payments to families. But if you look closely, the plans are far too...

Jul 29, 2022 / Bryce Covert

Trump Might Face Prison, but Bolton and Kissinger? Never!

Trump Might Face Prison, but Bolton and Kissinger? Never! Trump Might Face Prison, but Bolton and Kissinger? Never!

John Bolton recently joked about helping to plan coups while in office. For those on the receiving end, like the thousands who died thanks to Henry Kissinger’s machinations, Americ...

Jul 29, 2022 / Ben Burgis

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