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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

The Ambition of Kamala Harris Will Serve America Well

The Ambition of Kamala Harris Will Serve America Well The Ambition of Kamala Harris Will Serve America Well

Malleable and driven, Joe Biden’s running mate will adapt to the emerging crisis.

Aug 12, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Kamala Harris Will Shred Mike Pence in the Vice Presidential Debate

Kamala Harris Will Shred Mike Pence in the Vice Presidential Debate Kamala Harris Will Shred Mike Pence in the Vice Presidential Debate

And Joe Biden knows why that matters.

Aug 11, 2020 / John Nichols

Representative Barbara Lee: ‘The Public Is With Us’

Representative Barbara Lee: ‘The Public Is With Us’ Representative Barbara Lee: ‘The Public Is With Us’

In an exclusive interview with The Nation, the representative talks about cutting the defense budget, what Covid-19 has revealed about systemic racism, and her mentor Shirley Chish...

Aug 11, 2020 / Q&A / John Nichols

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‘Coronavirus Is a Hoax’ and Other Fantasies ‘Coronavirus Is a Hoax’ and Other Fantasies

Coronavirus is a conspiracy. Masks are a conspiracy. Mail-in voting is a conspiracy. Seeing a pattern here?

Aug 11, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

Ilhan Omar Faces a Primary Tuesday Because She Speaks Truth to Power

Ilhan Omar Faces a Primary Tuesday Because She Speaks Truth to Power Ilhan Omar Faces a Primary Tuesday Because She Speaks Truth to Power

A bold and effective House member, Omar disrupts conventional wisdom. So those comfortable with the status quo want her gone.

Aug 10, 2020 / John Nichols

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