Farewell, Norman Birnbaum, 1926–2019 Farewell, Norman Birnbaum, 1926–2019
For those of us who worked with Norman, it’s hard to imagine The Nation without him. He contributed articles, editorials, and reviews to our pages for an astounding six decades.
Jan 9, 2019 / The Nation
Why the Ideas Primary Matters Why the Ideas Primary Matters
What’s important now is to hold the media accountable for reporting on the substance of the ideas fairly, not simply on the glitz and gossip of the campaigns.
Jan 8, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Lee Carter’s Campaign for Labor Rights in Virginia Is Important for All Working Americans Lee Carter’s Campaign for Labor Rights in Virginia Is Important for All Working Americans
His fight against “right-to-work” should inspire more Democrats to challenge the atrocious Taft-Hartley law.
Jan 7, 2019 / John Nichols
Jeff Merkley Proposes a Radical Fix for What Ails America: Actual Democracy Jeff Merkley Proposes a Radical Fix for What Ails America: Actual Democracy
The senator and 2020 presidential prospect outlines a comprehensive plan to ensure that voters—not economic and political elites—will shape America’s future.
Jan 4, 2019 / John Nichols
The 2018 Progressive Honor Roll The 2018 Progressive Honor Roll
Progressives were on the move this year, and they weren’t just resisting Trump—they were outlining the alternative to Trumpism.
Dec 20, 2018 / Feature / John Nichols
Do Russiagate Promoters Prefer Impeaching Trump to Avoiding War With Russia? Do Russiagate Promoters Prefer Impeaching Trump to Avoiding War With Russia?
The year 2018 in the history of the new Cold War.
Dec 19, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
Why the Time Has Come for a Green New Deal Why the Time Has Come for a Green New Deal
It’s smart politics and smart policy—and it’s enormously popular with the public.
Dec 18, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Dear Beto, Andrew, and Stacey—Run Again Dear Beto, Andrew, and Stacey—Run Again
While a 2020 presidential run is tempting, O’Rourke, Gillum, and Abrams could use their political skills and hard-earned notoriety to help progressives win at every level.
Dec 13, 2018 / Steve Phillips
Letters From the January 7, 2019, Issue Letters From the January 7, 2019, Issue
The war on war… The US as it should be…
Dec 13, 2018 / Our Readers and Stephen Wertheim
Which Is Worse, Trump or Brexit? Which Is Worse, Trump or Brexit?
The answer will depend on what the left can make of what comes next.
Dec 13, 2018 / Column / Gary Younge