Socialism Is Back in the Wisconsin Legislature Socialism Is Back in the Wisconsin Legislature
A pair of democratic socialists have formed the state’s first socialist caucus since the 1930s.
Jan 11, 2023 / John Nichols
US Democracy Is Under Attack. These Human Rights Defenders Are Not Backing Down. US Democracy Is Under Attack. These Human Rights Defenders Are Not Backing Down.
The progressives topping the 2022 Nation Honor Roll have refused to give up in the face of overwhelming challenges.
Jan 9, 2023 / Feature / John Nichols
Jamie Raskin’s Clear-Eyed View of the Mess House Republicans Are Making of Congress Jamie Raskin’s Clear-Eyed View of the Mess House Republicans Are Making of Congress
The constitutional scholar says that this is about much more than Kevin McCarthy and the Freedom Caucus.
Jan 6, 2023 / John Nichols
George Santos Just Established the Going Price for Kevin McCarthy’s Soul George Santos Just Established the Going Price for Kevin McCarthy’s Soul
The scandal-plagued New Yorker cast his first votes in the House Tuesday, without a whimper of objection from the GOP’s win-at-any-cost leadership.
Jan 4, 2023 / John Nichols
We Lost Barbara Ehrenreich in 2022, but We Can’t Lose Sight of Her Visionary American Socialism We Lost Barbara Ehrenreich in 2022, but We Can’t Lose Sight of Her Visionary American Socialism
She drew from Debs and historic radical traditions, yet the author and activist was no nostalgic. She modernized the message for the 21st century.
Dec 30, 2022 / John Nichols
The January 6 Committee Dropped the Ball When It Failed to Call for Abolition of the Electoral College The January 6 Committee Dropped the Ball When It Failed to Call for Abolition of the Electoral College
Abolishing the Electoral College could eliminate future threats to American democracy and ensure that future elections are decided by the popular will of the people.
Dec 28, 2022 / John Nichols
Calls Grow for a Christmas Truce in Ukraine Calls Grow for a Christmas Truce in Ukraine
Inspired by the Christmas Truce of 1914, more than 1,000 faith leaders are urging the United States to use diplomatic channels to seek a cessation of violence in Ukraine.
Dec 23, 2022 / John Nichols
The January 6 Committee Just Put Kevin McCarthy in Charge of an Investigation Into Kevin McCarthy The January 6 Committee Just Put Kevin McCarthy in Charge of an Investigation Into Kevin McCarthy
Nearing the anniversary of the Capitol riots, the dysfunctional structure of the House Ethics Committee virtually guarantees inaction by a Republican-controlled House.
Dec 20, 2022 / John Nichols
Democrats Could Have Won the House if They’d Had Their Act Together Democrats Could Have Won the House if They’d Had Their Act Together
The party didn't lose the House by a lot. It lost by a little.
Dec 19, 2022 / John Nichols
The Recount That Could Decide the Fate of Abortion Rights in Arizona The Recount That Could Decide the Fate of Abortion Rights in Arizona
Arizona’s attorney general race, between a pro-choice Democrat and an anti-choice Republican, has come down to 510 votes.
Dec 14, 2022 / John Nichols