Letters From the May 18/25, 2020, Issue Letters From the May 18/25, 2020, Issue
Neither snow nor rain nor Covid-19… On holding your nose… Progress v. progressive values… Essential tributes… No more neoliberalism…
May 5, 2020 / Our Readers
I Believe Tara Reade. And You Should, Too. I Believe Tara Reade. And You Should, Too.
We already knew that Biden is the type. Had we as voters and had the Democratic Party taken this seriously, we wouldn’t be in this mess now.
May 5, 2020 / Kate Manne
The Most Consequential Decision of Biden’s 2020 Campaign The Most Consequential Decision of Biden’s 2020 Campaign
Democrats really can’t waste the VP slot this time.
May 1, 2020 / John Nichols
‘If Not Now, When?’ Behind the Growing Push for a Black Woman VP Nominee. ‘If Not Now, When?’ Behind the Growing Push for a Black Woman VP Nominee.
Acknowledged as the “backbone” of the Democratic Party, black women want to be recognized as national leaders, too.
May 1, 2020 / Joan Walsh
How to Reopen Congress Quickly, Safely—and Remotely How to Reopen Congress Quickly, Safely—and Remotely
The people’s branch must start using proxy votes and virtual oversight hearings so they can do their job.
Apr 29, 2020 / John Nichols
Congress Must Stand Up to the White House and Deliver Relief to the Postal Service Congress Must Stand Up to the White House and Deliver Relief to the Postal Service
If our leaders don’t act, soon you may not be able to mail a letter at all.
Apr 28, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The End of the Campaign Is Not the End of the Movement The End of the Campaign Is Not the End of the Movement
What Sanders and Warren supporters can learn from the long tail of Jesse Jackson’s presidential runs.
Apr 28, 2020 / Steve Phillips
Larry Summers Is a Dead Albatross Around Biden’s Neck Larry Summers Is a Dead Albatross Around Biden’s Neck
Why should we believe Biden’s promises of progressive reforms, when he seeks out the advice of this plutocrat-loving economist?
Apr 27, 2020 / Jeet Heer
What’s Super Popular? Voting by Mail. What’s Super Popular? Voting by Mail.
Congressional Democrats must recognize that Americans want this change, and bargain hard for the $4 billion that will assure safe and fair elections.
Apr 24, 2020 / John Nichols
Congress Desperately Needs to Call Out Trump’s Authoritarianism Congress Desperately Needs to Call Out Trump’s Authoritarianism
His claims of monarchical powers don’t just politicize the Covid-19 fight. They also threaten our constitutional democracy.
Apr 21, 2020 / John Nichols