Political Figures

The Party of Whatever the Hell Trump Says

The Party of Whatever the Hell Trump Says The Party of Whatever the Hell Trump Says

The Grand Old Party convenes without a platform to stand on.

Aug 25, 2020 / John Nichols

The Desperation of Donald Trump Jr.

The Desperation of Donald Trump Jr. The Desperation of Donald Trump Jr.

It’s unfair to blame on substance abuse what is more likely due to existential despair.

Aug 25, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Biden’s Grief Versus Trump’s Grievances

Biden’s Grief Versus Trump’s Grievances Biden’s Grief Versus Trump’s Grievances

The two presidential candidates have very different approaches to loss.

Aug 21, 2020 / Jeet Heer

LIVE CHAT: Join Us Now for the Democratic National Convention

LIVE CHAT: Join Us Now for the Democratic National Convention LIVE CHAT: Join Us Now for the Democratic National Convention

Join Nation correspondents Jeet Heer, Jane McAlevey, Elie Mystal, John Nichols, and Joan Walsh; columnist Katha Pollitt; and our editor D.D. Guttenplan for comments, quips, and ana...

Aug 20, 2020 / The Nation

Elizabeth Warren Is Prepared to Prosecute Trump

Elizabeth Warren Is Prepared to Prosecute Trump Elizabeth Warren Is Prepared to Prosecute Trump

Show Trump and his henchmen no mercy. Go after them on the campaign trail in 2020, and then hold them to account in 2021.

Aug 20, 2020 / John Nichols

Laptops

This Is What Dystopia Looks Like This Is What Dystopia Looks Like

Anticipating back-to-school, a teacher reflects on days past and the endless limbo of remote learning.

Aug 19, 2020 / StudentNation / Aaron Talley

Whatever This Is Is Not the Future of the Democratic Party

Whatever This Is Is Not the Future of the Democratic Party Whatever This Is Is Not the Future of the Democratic Party

Democrats err by amplifying Kasich’s claptrap over AOC’s progressive vision.

Aug 18, 2020 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders on How He’ll Rally Progressives

Bernie Sanders on How He’ll Rally Progressives Bernie Sanders on How He’ll Rally Progressives

In an exclusive interview with The Nation, the Vermont senator says backing Biden/Harris is the start of their work, not the finish.

Aug 17, 2020 / John Nichols

Why Trump Is Using Birtherism Against Harris

Why Trump Is Using Birtherism Against Harris Why Trump Is Using Birtherism Against Harris

Trump has set himself up as America’s ICE agent, with the right to question his rival’s citizenship.

Aug 14, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Could Kamala Harris’s Presence on the Ticket Help Usher in a Third Reconstruction?

Could Kamala Harris’s Presence on the Ticket Help Usher in a Third Reconstruction? Could Kamala Harris’s Presence on the Ticket Help Usher in a Third Reconstruction?

In this moment a radical reimagining of America is needed, and possible, but only if the voices of those struggling in the streets are heard.

Aug 14, 2020 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Dr. Sharrelle Barber, and Rebekah Barber

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