The ‘Public Option’ on Health Care Is a Poison Pill The ‘Public Option’ on Health Care Is a Poison Pill
Some Democratic candidates are pushing it as a free-choice version of Medicare for All. That’s good rhetoric but bad policy.
Oct 7, 2019 / Feature / David U. Himmelstein and Steffie Woolhandler
All the President’s Scandals All the President’s Scandals
As Ukrainegate dominates headlines, Democrats need to make the case that Trump’s corruption goes much deeper.
Oct 4, 2019 / Jeet Heer
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
The Impeachment Crisis Just Got Worse for the GOP The Impeachment Crisis Just Got Worse for the GOP
Donald Trump is laying the groundwork to bring Pompeo and Pence down with him.
Oct 3, 2019 / Joan Walsh
Unasked Questions About US-Ukrainian Relations Unasked Questions About US-Ukrainian Relations
Is US national security being trumped by loathing for Trump?
Oct 3, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen
This Son of the Left Could Become San Francisco’s Next District Attorney This Son of the Left Could Become San Francisco’s Next District Attorney
Chesa Boudin is the child of political radicals who were imprisoned when he was young. Now he’s running to transform his city’s criminal justice system—from the inside.
Oct 3, 2019 / Jimmy Tobias
It’s Time to Fight Trump’s Assault on Net Neutrality It’s Time to Fight Trump’s Assault on Net Neutrality
The courts won’t reverse Trump’s FCC. But the states, Congress, and presidential candidates can act to preserve a free and open Internet.
Oct 2, 2019 / John Nichols
What the Godfather of Modern Whistle-Blowing Can Teach Us Now What the Godfather of Modern Whistle-Blowing Can Teach Us Now
As we face two “existential crises,” Daniel Ellsberg’s archives are finally being opened.
Oct 1, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Take Action Now: Strike a Blow Against the NRA Take Action Now: Strike a Blow Against the NRA
Fight for universal background checks, join a gun control group, and push your congressperson on impeachment.
Oct 1, 2019 / NationAction
We Don’t Have to Choose Between Warren and Sanders Yet We Don’t Have to Choose Between Warren and Sanders Yet
Their truce during the 2020 campaigns is widening the left lane—that’s good for everyone.
Sep 30, 2019 / D.D. Guttenplan