Elections

Cory Booker Kavanaugh hearing

Joe Biden and Cory Booker Should Debate One Another Joe Biden and Cory Booker Should Debate One Another

Two mainstream Democrats disagree on consequential issues arising from Biden’s rumination about working with segregationists.

Jun 20, 2019 / John Nichols

Anti-Trump protester's sign

Washington’s Dr. Strangeloves Washington’s Dr. Strangeloves

Is plunging Russia into darkness really a good idea?

Jun 19, 2019 / Stephen F. Cohen

Senator Bernie Sanders

The Charter School Industry’s Dishonest Attack on Bernie Sanders The Charter School Industry’s Dishonest Attack on Bernie Sanders

Arguing that charter schools offer unique opportunities for poor African American children isn’t borne out by the facts.

Jun 19, 2019 / Adolph Reed Jr. and Cornel West

Presidential Candidates and Poverty

Finally, Presidential Candidates Are Talking About Poverty Finally, Presidential Candidates Are Talking About Poverty

An historic forum revealed consensus on the need for policies like raising the minimum wage and affordable childcare—and some big differences. 

Jun 18, 2019 / Greg Kaufmann

Joe Biden

The Democratic Differences on Foreign Policy That No One’s Talking About The Democratic Differences on Foreign Policy That No One’s Talking About

Champions of foreign-policy calamities shouldn’t get a pass at the debates.

Jun 18, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Florida GOP’s Assault on Democracy

The Florida GOP’s Assault on Democracy The Florida GOP’s Assault on Democracy

Last fall, voters overwhelmingly passed a referendum giving the vote back to felons who complete their sentences. Now the legislature is trying to block it.

Jun 18, 2019 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

NAFTA flags

9 Reasons Why You Should Care About Trade 9 Reasons Why You Should Care About Trade

Elites make trade boring for a reason. Here’s how to fight back.

Jun 17, 2019 / Ethan Earle

Elizabeth Warren

The First Democratic Debates Shape Up as Unfair and Unfocused Spectacles The First Democratic Debates Shape Up as Unfair and Unfocused Spectacles

There are better ways to organize big multi-candidate debates. Going forward, Democrats ought to consider them.

Jun 14, 2019 / John Nichols

Andrew Yang

Is Andrew Yang Serious or Kidding? It’s Dangerous Either Way. Is Andrew Yang Serious or Kidding? It’s Dangerous Either Way.

Blurring the lines between sincerity and irony in a presidential campaign is hazardous when the consequences are so real.

Jun 14, 2019 / Ed Burmila

Tiffany Cabán

Tiffany Cabán Wants to Transform What It Means to Be a DA Tiffany Cabán Wants to Transform What It Means to Be a DA

The Queens candidate tells The Nation she would prosecute bad landlords, predatory lenders, and abusive employers—not black and brown communities.

Jun 13, 2019 / Q&A / Isabel Cristo

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