Campaigns and Elections

Joe Biden and Donald Trump participate in the CNN Presidential Debate at the CNN Studios on June 27, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Trump Was Terrible. But Biden Was Worse. Trump Was Terrible. But Biden Was Worse.

Trump’s lies and unhinged ranting went unchallenged because Biden was incoherent and lost.

Jun 28, 2024 / Jeet Heer

Justice Amy Coney Barrett speaks at the Federalist Society's 2023 Antonin Scalia Memorial Dinner.

The Supreme Court’s Latest Abortion Ruling Is a Cynical Ploy The Supreme Court’s Latest Abortion Ruling Is a Cynical Ploy

While the court voted to allow emergency abortions in Idaho, conservatives made it clear that this is only a temporary victory—one they will overturn after the election.

Jun 27, 2024 / Elie Mystal

John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon stand at podiums during one of their four debates in 1960.

The Lost Lessons of the First Televised Presidential Debates The Lost Lessons of the First Televised Presidential Debates

In 1960, The Nation asked a collection of thinkers and critics to grapple with the significance of the televised debates between Nixon and Kennedy. Here’s what they said.

Jun 27, 2024 / Column / Richard Kreitner

Joe Biden and Donald Trump side-by-side picture

Biden Can Trounce Trump in Tonight’s Debate. Here’s How. Biden Can Trounce Trump in Tonight’s Debate. Here’s How.

Biden has a perfect chance to look past Trump’s ranting and hammer home one key proposal: taxing the rich to protect our social services.

Jun 27, 2024 / John Nichols

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Joe Biden hold a joint press conference at the Masseria San Domenico on the sidelines of the G7 Summit hosted by Italy on June 13, 2024.

10 Questions for the Candidates 10 Questions for the Candidates

On US foreign policy, the war in Ukraine, and US-Russia relations.

Jun 27, 2024 / James Carden and Katrina vanden Heuvel

Kids eating school lunch

Thanks to These Activists, in New Mexico Schools There Is Such a Thing as a Free Lunch Thanks to These Activists, in New Mexico Schools There Is Such a Thing as a Free Lunch

Universal free school meals are a popular and effective way to help kids remain engaged in learning and boost local agriculture. Why does it take such a fight to make them policy?...

Jun 26, 2024 / Nora De La Cour

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is bowman-flag-getty.jpg Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) lost his bid for reelection to New York’s 16th Congressional District.

Jamaal Bowman Didn’t Lose Because of AIPAC Jamaal Bowman Didn’t Lose Because of AIPAC

Their astonishing spending mattered less than how the congressman’s Jewish constituents weighed his words and actions.

Jun 26, 2024 / Column / Alexis Grenell

Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) speaks during his election night party at the Grand Roosevelt Ballroom on June 25, 2024, in New York City.

What the Left Can Learn From Jamaal Bowman’s Loss What the Left Can Learn From Jamaal Bowman’s Loss

There are key lessons for progressives to absorb from this painful defeat.

Jun 26, 2024 / Waleed Shahid

Joe Biden spaeaks during a campaign rally at Pearson Community Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 4, 2024.

With His Immigration Policy, Biden Capitulates to the Right’s Racist Agenda With His Immigration Policy, Biden Capitulates to the Right’s Racist Agenda

Trump’s strategy has been clear: stoke fear about immigration to secure more votes. Biden shouldn’t be following in his footsteps.

Jun 26, 2024 / Silky Shah

Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer during a debate on May 13, 2024.

The Other Huge Difference Between Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer The Other Huge Difference Between Jamaal Bowman and George Latimer

Yes, they disagree on Gaza. But the Democratic primary rivals are also far apart when it comes to taxing billionaires and multinational corporations.

Jun 25, 2024 / John Nichols

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