The Supreme Court Is an Antidemocratic Hot Mess—and We Should Change That The Supreme Court Is an Antidemocratic Hot Mess—and We Should Change That
If the Senate won’t do its constitutional duty, that duty should be taken away from it.
Sep 11, 2018 / Richard Kim
The Very Specific 2006-ishness of Those Alleged Joy Reid Posts The Very Specific 2006-ishness of Those Alleged Joy Reid Posts
I don’t know if Reid wrote the posts in question, but it wouldn’t surprise me if she, or any liberal blogger at the time, had.
Apr 27, 2018 / Richard Kim
The GOP Tax Bill and the Crisis of American Democracy The GOP Tax Bill and the Crisis of American Democracy
The country is ruled by oligarchs and their enablers.
Dec 20, 2017 / Richard Kim
Donald Trump’s Ban on Transgender Troops Is Not a Distraction Donald Trump’s Ban on Transgender Troops Is Not a Distraction
It’s the point.
Jul 26, 2017 / Richard Kim
The Tea Party Helped Build the Bridge to Single Payer The Tea Party Helped Build the Bridge to Single Payer
By pushing a draconian repeal of Obamacare, they awakened a giant. Thanks, guys!
Mar 29, 2017 / Richard Kim
The Democrats Are Branding Themselves as the Party of Inclusion—but Is That Enough? The Democrats Are Branding Themselves as the Party of Inclusion—but Is That Enough?
Missing from this picture is any sustained acknowledgement of economic pain.
Jul 28, 2016 / Richard Kim
Please Don’t Stop the Music Please Don’t Stop the Music
The Orlando shooter violated a sanctuary, but his desecration will not defeat us.
Jun 12, 2016 / Richard Kim
The Prince of Sex The Prince of Sex
When Reagan was president, and sex was death, it was a Prince song that turned me inside out.
Apr 21, 2016 / Richard Kim
Gay Men Feel Hillary Clinton’s Pain—but Does She Feel Ours? Gay Men Feel Hillary Clinton’s Pain—but Does She Feel Ours?
Clinton’s apology, which doesn’t acknowledge the righteous pain caused by her remarks, reveals a social distance that gay men might want to take a closer look at.
Mar 11, 2016 / Richard Kim
Paying for Journalism That Matters Paying for Journalism That Matters
Starting January 11, we’ll be using a meter system that will keep The Nation free for new readers, while also asking frequent visitors to help fund our important work.
Jan 10, 2016 / Richard Kim