Facing a Divided Congress, Biden Takes a Populist Stance Facing a Divided Congress, Biden Takes a Populist Stance
In his first State of the Union address since last year’s midterms, the president upheld a program of economic justice and stood firm against GOP obstructionists.
Feb 8, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
President, 80, Bests House Speaker, 58 President, 80, Bests House Speaker, 58
An invigorated Joe Biden proved that Sleepy Kevin McCarthy is the GOP leader in name only. And maybe not for long.
Feb 8, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Biden Just Showed Us How He’ll Run for Reelection Biden Just Showed Us How He’ll Run for Reelection
The State of the Union made it clear: Biden is running in 2024, and he thinks his path to victory runs through blue-collar America.
Feb 8, 2023 / John Nichols
California’s Extreme Weather Is the Future of Climate Change California’s Extreme Weather Is the Future of Climate Change
After years of thirst, the state has been drowning, and the poorest people have been among those hardest hit.
Feb 8, 2023 / Rebecca Gordon
5 Questions the New DCCC Chair Needs to Answer 5 Questions the New DCCC Chair Needs to Answer
House Democrats have a new campaign chief. She needs to make a lot of changes. Here are some good places to start.
Feb 7, 2023 / Steve Phillips
Indigenous-Led Marine Protection Sets a Course Along Canada’s Pacific Indigenous-Led Marine Protection Sets a Course Along Canada’s Pacific
Tired of waiting, First Nations are negotiating directly with commercial fisheries to protect biodiversity—will the federal government follow?
Feb 7, 2023 / Photo Essay / Ali Withers, The Nation Video, and Ludwig Hurtado
If You Want to Hear the Future of Democratic Politics, Listen to Delia Ramirez If You Want to Hear the Future of Democratic Politics, Listen to Delia Ramirez
The Illinois Representative will give a response to President Biden’s State of the Union address, offering a bold vision for a future that uplifts working-class voters.
Feb 7, 2023 / John Nichols
With Abortion Rights Under Attack, Menstrual Equity Gains Support With Abortion Rights Under Attack, Menstrual Equity Gains Support
This year, lawmakers in two dozen states, including Texas, Alabama, Nebraska, Missouri, and Georgia, introduced bills that would expand access to menstrual products.
Feb 7, 2023 / StudentNation / Thalia Charles
It’s No Coincidence That the Midterms Turned the Blackest Parts of America Red It’s No Coincidence That the Midterms Turned the Blackest Parts of America Red
While Democrats celebrate an averted crisis, the GOP campaign to quell and marginalize Black voters has only continued.
Feb 7, 2023 / Clarence Lusane
Raving Balloonatics Take Over Washington Raving Balloonatics Take Over Washington
"Mr. President, we must not allow…a balloon gap!"
Feb 6, 2023 / Jeet Heer