It’s Time for Bernie to Talk About Himself It’s Time for Bernie to Talk About Himself
When the Vermont senator returns to the trail, he’s going to need to talk about his least favorite topic: Bernie Sanders.
Oct 4, 2019 / John Nichols
2020’s Most In-Depth, People-Powered Forum Just Happened in Iowa 2020’s Most In-Depth, People-Powered Forum Just Happened in Iowa
Here's how Sanders, Warren, Buttigieg, and Castro did when they were challenged to answer tough questions about Medicare for All, racial profiling, and housing justice.
Sep 23, 2019 / John Nichols
Edward Snowden Is a 2020 Election Issue Edward Snowden Is a 2020 Election Issue
The Trump administration is suing the whistle-blower over his new book. But what would a Democratic president do? That’s a good debate question.
Sep 20, 2019 / John Nichols
Of Course It’s an Impeachment Inquiry Of Course It’s an Impeachment Inquiry
And it’s about time!
Sep 13, 2019 / John Nichols
Joe Biden Botches a Question on Race—Again Joe Biden Botches a Question on Race—Again
After last night’s debate, everyone laughed about his dated “record player” reference, but the real problem was the way he talked about poor black families.
Sep 13, 2019 / Joan Walsh
Jorge Ramos Was the Best Debate Moderator Yet Jorge Ramos Was the Best Debate Moderator Yet
The Univision anchor’s brilliant questions got the best (and worst) out of Democratic contenders.
Sep 13, 2019 / John Nichols
Democrats Can Become the Party of Death Penalty Abolitionism Democrats Can Become the Party of Death Penalty Abolitionism
“The death penalty has no place in a just society,” said Representative Ayanna Pressley. Tonight's Democratic debate in Texas presents the candidates with the chance to unify aroun...
Sep 12, 2019 / John Nichols
The Problem With Our Climate Debate Is That Only Democrats Are Showing Up The Problem With Our Climate Debate Is That Only Democrats Are Showing Up
While Democrats are getting ambitious on climate change, the GOP continues to derail the conversation from the sidelines.
Sep 6, 2019 / Jeet Heer
Media Companies Are (Still) Failing When It Comes to Diversity Media Companies Are (Still) Failing When It Comes to Diversity
We all need to do better—and that includes The Nation.
Aug 15, 2019 / D.D. Guttenplan
The Democratic Debates Don’t Need to Be This Awful The Democratic Debates Don’t Need to Be This Awful
Progressive Democrats can and should demand deeper and sharper lines of questioning and more diverse moderators.
Aug 8, 2019 / John Nichols