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Joe Biden stands on stage with Kamala Harris, Anthony Blinken, Jake Sullivan, Alejandro Mayorkas, Avril Haines, John Kerry, and Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Personnel as Policy: What Biden’s Picks So Far Tell Us Personnel as Policy: What Biden’s Picks So Far Tell Us

For progressives, Biden’s nominees include the good, the bad—and the just plain ugly.

Dec 10, 2020 / Editorial / Robert L. Borosage for The Nation

Joe Biden speaks outside UAW offices

Working People Dragged Joe Biden Over the Finish Line Working People Dragged Joe Biden Over the Finish Line

But winning the election is like gaining recognition for a union. Now the real work starts.

Nov 12, 2020 / Editorial / Jane McAlevey for The Nation

Donald Trump speaks to Amy Coney Barrett

The Supreme Court Has Never Been on the Side of Working People The Supreme Court Has Never Been on the Side of Working People

If Democrats could acknowledge it’s a political institution, they’d have a chance to harness its power.

Oct 29, 2020 / Editorial / D.D. Guttenplan for The Nation

Watch the Last 2020 Presidential Debate With ‘The Nation’

Watch the Last 2020 Presidential Debate With ‘The Nation’ Watch the Last 2020 Presidential Debate With ‘The Nation’

Join our correspondents as they cope with and try to make sense of tonight’s debate, because friends don’t let friends endure these things alone.

Oct 22, 2020 / The Nation

The Power of Covid-Positive Thinking

The Power of Covid-Positive Thinking The Power of Covid-Positive Thinking

Trump's illness hasn't made him wiser, or more honest. But it has made him more dangerous.

Oct 15, 2020 / Editorial / Jeet Heer for The Nation

Watch the Vice Presidential Debate Tonight With ‘The Nation’

Watch the Vice Presidential Debate Tonight With ‘The Nation’ Watch the Vice Presidential Debate Tonight With ‘The Nation’

Join us to watch Kamala Harris confront Mike Pence, because friends don’t let friends watch election debates alone. 

Oct 7, 2020 / The Nation

Fire Donald Trump

Fire Donald Trump Fire Donald Trump

We have no illusions about Biden, but we need him to win.

Oct 1, 2020 / Editorial / The Nation

Watch the First Presidential Debate With ‘The Nation’

Watch the First Presidential Debate With ‘The Nation’ Watch the First Presidential Debate With ‘The Nation’

Our editor D.D. Guttenplan and correspondents Elie Mystal, Jane McAlevey, Jeet Heer, Joan Walsh, John Nichols, Katha Pollitt, and Sasha Abramsky respond in real time to the first h...

Sep 29, 2020 / Live Chat / The Nation

LIVE CHAT: Join Us for the Republican National Convention

LIVE CHAT: Join Us for the Republican National Convention LIVE CHAT: Join Us for the Republican National Convention

Join Nation journalists Elie Mystal, Jeet Heer, Joan Walsh, John Nichols, and Katha Pollitt, and our editor D.D. Guttenplan tonight.

Aug 27, 2020 / Live Chat / The Nation

If Republicans Want a Fight Over the Post Office, Give It to Them

If Republicans Want a Fight Over the Post Office, Give It to Them If Republicans Want a Fight Over the Post Office, Give It to Them

Don’t be fooled: The Republicans have been attacking the United States Postal Service for a long time. Trump just took advantage of it.

Aug 20, 2020 / Editorial / John Nichols for The Nation

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