Elections

Elizabeth Warren Took On Corruption in Both Parties

Elizabeth Warren Took On Corruption in Both Parties Elizabeth Warren Took On Corruption in Both Parties

From impeachment to “wine caves,” the senator refused to let President Trump, or her fellow Democrats, off the hook during the debate.

Dec 20, 2019 / John Nichols

Everybody Hates Pete

Everybody Hates Pete Everybody Hates Pete

For reasons of both ideology and youth, the Indiana mayor had a target on his back in the Democratic debate.

Dec 19, 2019 / Jeet Heer

The Democratic Leadership’s Strategy on Impeachment Is Doomed and Dangerous

The Democratic Leadership’s Strategy on Impeachment Is Doomed and Dangerous The Democratic Leadership’s Strategy on Impeachment Is Doomed and Dangerous

It’s hard to take the charge that Trump is a threat to national security seriously when Democrats in Congress are happy to help him shovel more money at the military.

Dec 19, 2019 / Aaron Maté

Live Chat: Watch the Democratic Debate With ‘The Nation’

Live Chat: Watch the Democratic Debate With ‘The Nation’ Live Chat: Watch the Democratic Debate With ‘The Nation’

Our stellar cast of blogging heads is analyzing and commenting on tonight’s heated Democratic debate.

Dec 19, 2019 / The Nation

The House Impeaches Trump

The House Impeaches Trump The House Impeaches Trump

Trump has abused his power and obstructed Congress, and Wednesday night, the House of Representatives held him accountable.

Dec 18, 2019 / John Nichols

Will the Sanders/Warren Truce Hold on Debate Night?

Will the Sanders/Warren Truce Hold on Debate Night? Will the Sanders/Warren Truce Hold on Debate Night?

The progressive champions see each other as allies—but the press and their own supporters are trying to gin up a fight.

Dec 18, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham Must Pay for Enabling Trump

Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham Must Pay for Enabling Trump Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham Must Pay for Enabling Trump

The best way to ensure some modicum of accountability for Trump’s most reliable wingmen is to boot them from office in 2020.

Dec 18, 2019 / Elie Mystal

Bernie Could Be America’s First Feminist President

Bernie Could Be America’s First Feminist President Bernie Could Be America’s First Feminist President

The Sanders campaign’s feminism understands that individual success stories and piecemeal reforms are no match for the interlocking systems of oppression.

Dec 18, 2019 / Sara Matthiesen

The DNC’s Bad Rules Are Mangling the 2020 Race by Excluding Diverse Voices From the Debates

The DNC’s Bad Rules Are Mangling the 2020 Race by Excluding Diverse Voices From the Debates The DNC’s Bad Rules Are Mangling the 2020 Race by Excluding Diverse Voices From the Debates

Cory Booker and Julián Castro belong on the debate stage.

Dec 17, 2019 / John Nichols

Impeach Trump Rally

Democrats Aren’t Forcing Jeff Van Drew to Join the GOP Democrats Aren’t Forcing Jeff Van Drew to Join the GOP

The New Jersey representative is leaving the party because he doesn’t have the courage to face the voters who elected him—and because Democrats have stronger candidates.

Dec 17, 2019 / Joan Walsh

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