Democracy

The Case for Blue-State Secession

The Case for Blue-State Secession The Case for Blue-State Secession

It’s the only way to ensure democracy and equal justice, not just for blue-state residents but for citizens in all 50 states.

Feb 10, 2021 / Feature / Nathan Newman

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

46 and Done: Why Joe Biden Should Be Our Last President

46 and Done: Why Joe Biden Should Be Our Last President 46 and Done: Why Joe Biden Should Be Our Last President

Parliamentary democracies give their citizens tuition-free college, state-subsidized child care, generous paid leave, socialized medicine. We get “Hail to the Chief.”

Feb 5, 2021 / Column / Alexis Grenell

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If Senators Won’t Kill the Filibuster, They Should at Least Sweat for It If Senators Won’t Kill the Filibuster, They Should at Least Sweat for It

The current version of the filibuster demands nothing of senators other than the desire to gum up democracy. That has to change.

Feb 4, 2021 / Elie Mystal for The Nation

Behind the Scenes: Personnel as Policy in the Biden Administration

Behind the Scenes: Personnel as Policy in the Biden Administration Behind the Scenes: Personnel as Policy in the Biden Administration

That flood of progressive appointments is no accident.

Feb 2, 2021 / Stephanie Taylor

At Long Last, a President Declares That the Era of Small Government Is Over

At Long Last, a President Declares That the Era of Small Government Is Over At Long Last, a President Declares That the Era of Small Government Is Over

President Biden has demonstrated that he intends to launch initiatives that go beyond those of the Obama era.

Feb 2, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

This Is Why Texas Is the Next Georgia

This Is Why Texas Is the Next Georgia This Is Why Texas Is the Next Georgia

The same factors that were critical to success in Georgia exist in Texas.

Jan 29, 2021 / Steve Phillips

The Fight to Revive Democracy Has Only Just Begun

The Fight to Revive Democracy Has Only Just Begun The Fight to Revive Democracy Has Only Just Begun

Two bills awaiting the new Senate would ensure that everyone can vote—and that their votes matter.

Jan 26, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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Letters From the February 8/15, 2021, Issue Letters From the February 8/15, 2021, Issue

No hope or change… An open question… It’s time… Fly high, comrade… Higher math…

Jan 26, 2021 / Our Readers

Donald Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building

We Balk at ‘Law and Order,’ but Democracy Needs the Rule of Law We Balk at ‘Law and Order,’ but Democracy Needs the Rule of Law

The preservation of our liberties has always depended more on habit than on compulsion.

Jan 25, 2021 / Column / David Bromwich

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