Is Manchin Duping Democrats Again? Is Manchin Duping Democrats Again?
The omnipotent senator is said to be floating a new inflation-busting package. But he insists there are “no formal talks.” How is that going to work?
Mar 8, 2022 / Joan Walsh
What Is Wrong, “New York Times”? Can We Help? What Is Wrong, “New York Times”? Can We Help?
Why didn’t Maggie Haberman report what’s in her Trump book earlier? Times reporters don’t want to hear a word about it.
Feb 11, 2022 / Joan Walsh
Is Mike Pence Really the Future of the Republican Party? Is Mike Pence Really the Future of the Republican Party?
Finally, Pence publicly rebuked Trump for claiming the vice president could have overturned the election. He should have spoken up about Trump’s plans to hold on to power much soon...
Feb 7, 2022 / Joan Walsh
Don’t Sleep on the January 6 Committee Don’t Sleep on the January 6 Committee
I’d like it to be more public and to have more hearings. But it’s finding devastating evidence that Trump and friends broke the law.
Feb 3, 2022 / Joan Walsh
She Ran on a Platform of “Radical Love.” Now She’s Facing Radical Hate. She Ran on a Platform of “Radical Love.” Now She’s Facing Radical Hate.
Harlem’s new city councilwoman is finally getting media attention—and death threats—for sending condolences to the family of a man accused of murdering two cops.
Jan 28, 2022 / Joan Walsh
Virginia Is for Suckers Virginia Is for Suckers
If you were a Joe Biden/Glenn Youngkin voter, you ignored a lot of evidence that the man in fleece was no moderate.
Jan 25, 2022 / Joan Walsh
Democrats Failed Forward on Voting Rights Democrats Failed Forward on Voting Rights
Biden forced the Republicans, and two Democrats, to go on record saying voting rights don’t matter—or at least, not more than preserving the filibuster.
Jan 21, 2022 / Editorial / Joan Walsh for The Nation
Biden Asks the Best Question: “What Are Republicans For?” Biden Asks the Best Question: “What Are Republicans For?”
At his press conference, the president tried to get the media to examine the GOP as intensely as they grilled him about his poll numbers and inflation troubles. It’s unlikely to wo...
Jan 20, 2022 / Joan Walsh
Joe Biden Delivers the Speech, and the Fire, on Voting Rights He Should Have Brought Last July Joe Biden Delivers the Speech, and the Fire, on Voting Rights He Should Have Brought Last July
The president sought to shame anyone, including Democrats, who won’t change Senate rules to pass voting rights protection. But they might be shameless.
Jan 12, 2022 / Joan Walsh
Why Georgia Voting Rights Groups Are Skipping Biden’s Atlanta Visit Why Georgia Voting Rights Groups Are Skipping Biden’s Atlanta Visit
Leaders say they want action, not just words, on federal voter protection. But don’t call their action a boycott.
Jan 11, 2022 / Joan Walsh