Biden Doesn’t Need and Shouldn’t Want the Votes of the Sedition Caucus or the Obstructionists Biden Doesn’t Need and Shouldn’t Want the Votes of the Sedition Caucus or the Obstructionists
The presidents and the Democrats have a mandate to govern.
Feb 3, 2021 / John Nichols
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
Biden Should Reject the Latest GOP Bipartisan Fantasy Biden Should Reject the Latest GOP Bipartisan Fantasy
A cynical Republican push for a bipartisan stimulus bill makes clear why Democrats have to go it alone.
Feb 1, 2021 / Jeet Heer
Cutting $2,000 Payments, and Limiting Who’s Eligible for Them, Is Bad Economics and Loser Politics Cutting $2,000 Payments, and Limiting Who’s Eligible for Them, Is Bad Economics and Loser Politics
Biden’s under pressure from deficit hawks to slash his stimulus plan. Ro Khanna warns that doing so would be a “terrible” idea.
Feb 1, 2021 / John Nichols
It’s Time to Demilitarize Our Democracy It’s Time to Demilitarize Our Democracy
The national security state has come to dominate our ostensibly “civilian” government.
Feb 1, 2021 / Mandy Smithberger and William D. Hartung
Time for Biden to Dial Down the Lincoln and Dial Up the FDR Time for Biden to Dial Down the Lincoln and Dial Up the FDR
Inaugural appeals to unity and “better angels” are nice. But this is the moment to rally America to chase money changers and fascists from the temples of power.
Jan 19, 2021 / John Nichols
A $2,000 Check Is a Good Start, but Struggling Americans Need $2,000 Every Month A $2,000 Check Is a Good Start, but Struggling Americans Need $2,000 Every Month
Dr. King taught us that direct cash payments are a smart response to poverty and mass unemployment. In this crisis, we need to heed that call.
Jan 18, 2021 / John Nichols
Progressives Know How to Turn the Page on the Trump Years. Biden Should Listen. Progressives Know How to Turn the Page on the Trump Years. Biden Should Listen.
It is vital that the incoming president launch his administration with immediate, bold reforms to address the cascading crises facing the country.
Jan 12, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
How Biden Can Save the USPS How Biden Can Save the USPS
He should take a cue from Trump and use the presidency as a bully pulpit for the Postal Service.
Jan 7, 2021 / Jake Bittle