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Betsy DeVos

Betsy DeVos Just Flunked Her Senate Test Betsy DeVos Just Flunked Her Senate Test

From guns in schools to accountability for for-profit colleges, the nominee for secretary of education either could not or chose not to answer most serious policy questions.

Jan 18, 2017 / Zoë Carpenter

Post-Election Survey: Democrats Can Still Reach Trump Voters

Post-Election Survey: Democrats Can Still Reach Trump Voters Post-Election Survey: Democrats Can Still Reach Trump Voters

The study by Working America, shared exclusively with The Nation, finds that many Trump voters are up for grabs—but also points to a lack of progressive infrastructure.

Jan 18, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Kerry James Marshall’s Enigmatic Authority

Kerry James Marshall’s Enigmatic Authority Kerry James Marshall’s Enigmatic Authority

It seems a mistake to call him a realist in any but the loosest sense.

Jan 18, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky

How to Do Journalism in Trump’s America

How to Do Journalism in Trump’s America How to Do Journalism in Trump’s America

To understand what’s driving his supporters, editors need to create a series of new beats.

Jan 18, 2017 / Feature / Michael Massing

Donald Trump Will Violate the Constitution on Day One

Donald Trump Will Violate the Constitution on Day One Donald Trump Will Violate the Constitution on Day One

By refusing to sell his business, he's opening his administration up to foreign influence.

Jan 18, 2017 / Feature / Zephyr Teachout

Donald Trump vs. the First Amendment

Donald Trump vs. the First Amendment Donald Trump vs. the First Amendment

Trump is no fan of free speech—which makes speaking out more important than ever.

Jan 18, 2017 / Feature / David Cole

In the Age of Donald Trump, the Resistance Will Be Localized

In the Age of Donald Trump, the Resistance Will Be Localized In the Age of Donald Trump, the Resistance Will Be Localized

How cities can counter the power of President Trump.

Jan 18, 2017 / Feature / Benjamin Barber

What Art Under Trump?

What Art Under Trump? What Art Under Trump?

In a time of crisis and panic, artists and writers can help remind us that we are more than just voters and statistics.

Jan 18, 2017 / Feature / Margaret Atwood

Throw Sand in the Gears of Everything

Throw Sand in the Gears of Everything Throw Sand in the Gears of Everything

When it comes to stopping Trump, petitions aren’t going to do it.

Jan 18, 2017 / Feature / Frances Fox Piven

Chelsea Manning Photo

Chelsea Manning Will Be Free! Chelsea Manning Will Be Free!

How Obama came to commute Manning’s sentence, and what her leaks revealed about America.

Jan 17, 2017 / Greg Grandin and Chase Madar

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