Editorial

Will Biden Really End Our Endless Wars?

Will Biden Really End Our Endless Wars? Will Biden Really End Our Endless Wars?

His pledge to end US support for the Yemen war and to prioritize diplomacy was a good start—but there’s much more to be done.

Feb 23, 2021 / William D. Hartung

A young man holds up a sign at a recent rally against the repeal of the ACA

We Can’t Miss the Next Chance to Force the Vote on Medicare for All We Can’t Miss the Next Chance to Force the Vote on Medicare for All

The tactic helps pinpoint which Democrats value donors over working people.

Feb 23, 2021 / The Debate / Chase Iron Eyes

Medicare for All rally

Before Forcing the Vote on Medicare for All, We Must Build Power Before Forcing the Vote on Medicare for All, We Must Build Power

Overcoming the ruthless opposition of the health care industry will take a mass movement.

Feb 23, 2021 / The Debate / Natalie Shure

Impeachment Was Only the Beginning

Impeachment Was Only the Beginning Impeachment Was Only the Beginning

Trump’s two impeachments are just the start of a long struggle to turn the former president into a pariah.

Feb 15, 2021 / Jeet Heer for The Nation

Karen Lewis

Karen Lewis Built a Proudly Militant Movement for Public Education Karen Lewis Built a Proudly Militant Movement for Public Education

“Great schools with great teachers is the most important civil right of our generation,” she boldly declared. And she built a movement of believers in that vision.

Feb 15, 2021 / John Nichols

The Socialist Glossy That Wants You to Have It All

The Socialist Glossy That Wants You to Have It All The Socialist Glossy That Wants You to Have It All

The founders of Lux magazine say there’s something radical in the strategic pursuit of pleasure.

Feb 10, 2021 / Q&A / Emily Douglas

Rennie Davis, 1940–2021

Rennie Davis, 1940–2021 Rennie Davis, 1940–2021

“It was there that I learned about the Democratic National Convention,” he said. “It was there that I made the decision: I am going to Chicago.”

Feb 9, 2021 / Jon Wiener

Death Penalty Abolition

President Biden Is Our Chance to End the Federal Death Penalty President Biden Is Our Chance to End the Federal Death Penalty

Trump’s execution spree laid bare some of the death penalty’s fundamental flaws.

Feb 8, 2021 / Sister Helen Prejean

Even in Death, Sheldon Adelson Will Keep Undermining Democracy

Even in Death, Sheldon Adelson Will Keep Undermining Democracy Even in Death, Sheldon Adelson Will Keep Undermining Democracy

Wherever the casino magnate went, corruption—be it moral, legal, political, or cultural—was never far behind.

Feb 8, 2021 / Eric Alterman

Democrats Need to Make Good on Their Promises

Democrats Need to Make Good on Their Promises Democrats Need to Make Good on Their Promises

Improving people’s financial well-being is good politics.

Feb 5, 2021 / Bryce Covert

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