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Now Is the Time for Democrats to Ban Dark Money From Primaries

Now Is the Time for Democrats to Ban Dark Money From Primaries Now Is the Time for Democrats to Ban Dark Money From Primaries

Before the party chokes to death on its own corruption. Next week the Democratic National Committee will vote on a crucial resolution to break the hold of wealthy donors and secret...

Sep 2, 2022 / Robert L. Borosage

The Latinx House Raizado Festival

The Renewed Fight for Latinx Rights and Representation The Renewed Fight for Latinx Rights and Representation

From Hollywood portrayals to abortion laws to income inequality, panelists reimagine the status quo on the second day of the Latinx House’s Raizado Festival.

Sep 2, 2022 / StudentNation / Mara Marques Cavallaro

A participant holding a “Defund the Police” sign at a protest

Why We Don’t Say “Reform the Police” Why We Don’t Say “Reform the Police”

Reforms that leave policing’s core functions in place will not prevent state violence against Black people. To build a better society, we must abolish policing altogether.

Sep 2, 2022 / Mariame Kaba and Andrea J. Ritchie

Pakistan flood

Pakistan’s Floods Are a Wind From the West Pakistan’s Floods Are a Wind From the West

The devastating natural disaster could be just an early glimpse of the consequences of industrialization in the Global North.

Sep 2, 2022 / Hasan Ali

Sarah Palin’s Loss Is Democracy’s Gain

Sarah Palin’s Loss Is Democracy’s Gain Sarah Palin’s Loss Is Democracy’s Gain

How Alaska’s ranked-choice voting system freed the majority of voters to elect pro-choice, pro-labor Democrat Mary Peltola.

Sep 2, 2022 / John Nichols

The Democratic Party Shouldn’t Be a Gerontocracy

The Democratic Party Shouldn’t Be a Gerontocracy The Democratic Party Shouldn’t Be a Gerontocracy

Half the US population is under 40—someone born during the Truman administration can barely grasp what life is like for them.

Sep 2, 2022 / Column / Katha Pollitt

“The Nation” Launches “‘The Nation’ Explains” With “How to Get to the Negotiations Table”

“The Nation” Launches “‘The Nation’ Explains” With “How to Get to the Negotiations Table” “The Nation” Launches “‘The Nation’ Explains” With “How to Get to the Negotiations Table”

With a new video series devoted to the most pressing questions on the left, The Nation continues to expand its editorial reach into new channels.

Sep 1, 2022 / Press Room

Senator Joe Manchin departs the Capitol as the Senate breaks for the Memorial Day recess.

Here’s What’s Wrong With Manchin’s Side Deal to the Inflation Reduction Act Here’s What’s Wrong With Manchin’s Side Deal to the Inflation Reduction Act

In an impassioned call to allies in the national climate movement, a community organizer explains: “We in Appalachia are done with being a sacrifice zone.”

Sep 1, 2022 / Crystal Mello

Striking McDonald’s restaurant employees are arrested

Fair Wages for Fast Food Fair Wages for Fast Food

California's FAST Act could establish a bill of rights for fast food service workers. The industry is trying to stop it.

Sep 1, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

Stop Violence Against Women

Stop Violence Against Women Stop Violence Against Women

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Sep 1, 2022 / OppArt / Honey Goudard

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