Editorial

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Another Trump Failure: Infrastructure Another Trump Failure: Infrastructure

The president’s latest proposal does nothing to change the fact that he has failed to deliver on the American people’s top priority.

Feb 6, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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The Reasons Why White Women Vote Republican—and What to Do About It The Reasons Why White Women Vote Republican—and What to Do About It

White women do not—and likely will not—constitute the progressive base. But many more of them might vote Democratic in the coming elections.

Feb 1, 2018 / Julie Kohler

White House Staff Cuts, Year 2

White House Staff Cuts, Year 2 White House Staff Cuts, Year 2

ignore this…

Feb 1, 2018 / Ward Sutton

Residente

Residente Says the United States Owes Puerto Rico, Not the Other Way Around Residente Says the United States Owes Puerto Rico, Not the Other Way Around

The Puerto Rican rapper talks to The Nation about colonialism, Bernie Sanders, and the path to recovery after Hurricane Maria.

Jan 29, 2018 / Miguel Salazar

When Is It OK to Comment on a Woman’s Appearance?

When Is It OK to Comment on a Woman’s Appearance? When Is It OK to Comment on a Woman’s Appearance?

Another reader asks how one can in good conscience bring​ a child into this sad world.

Jan 26, 2018 / Liza Featherstone

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The Pentagon’s Plan for Never-Ending War The Pentagon’s Plan for Never-Ending War

A new document outlines a plan the country can’t afford.

Jan 25, 2018 / Robert L. Borosage

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The Most Important Story This Month Was Not the Government Shutdown The Most Important Story This Month Was Not the Government Shutdown

It’s the grassroots activism that could end Republican control of Congress.

Jan 25, 2018 / John Nichols

DACA Protest No Dream No Deal

A New Clock Starts for a DACA Deal, but Time’s Already Running Out A New Clock Starts for a DACA Deal, but Time’s Already Running Out

Immigrant-rights activists are angry at the Democrats over the shutdown deal.

Jan 23, 2018 / Julianne Hing

Marc Raskin

Marcus Raskin, an Activist Heart and Soul Marcus Raskin, an Activist Heart and Soul

He was a man at ease in his own skin, though not in the world, which he constantly sought to change for the better.

Jan 15, 2018 / The Nation

3 Reasons Why Republicans Will Let the Rich Abuse the Tax Code

3 Reasons Why Republicans Will Let the Rich Abuse the Tax Code 3 Reasons Why Republicans Will Let the Rich Abuse the Tax Code

The GOP tax bill creates a vast and easy game for accountants to play.

Jan 12, 2018 / Mike Konczal

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