Democrats Should Welcome Michael Bloomberg to Their Debates—ASAP Democrats Should Welcome Michael Bloomberg to Their Debates—ASAP
The billionaire former New York mayor should have to answer honestly for his record in business and politics, not hide behind ads.
Feb 13, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Bernie Sanders Wins New Hampshire Bernie Sanders Wins New Hampshire
Now, to keep his campaign’s momentum going, Sanders has to lay out how he intends to beat President Trump.
Feb 12, 2020 / John Nichols
The Vexed History of Zionism and the Left The Vexed History of Zionism and the Left
A new book asks why the left fell out of love with Zionism, but what it reveals is why liberal Zionists fell out of love with the left.
Feb 10, 2020 / Books & the Arts / Joshua Leifer
Sanders Surged in Iowa on a Wave of New Voters Sanders Surged in Iowa on a Wave of New Voters
Sanders closed the gap with votes from college campuses, mosques, and union halls, where newly organized and energized voters had his back.
Feb 7, 2020 / John Nichols
Live Chat: Watch the 8th Democratic Debate With ‘The Nation’ Live Chat: Watch the 8th Democratic Debate With ‘The Nation’
Our stellar cast of commentators is back again, analyzing and commenting on the eighth Democratic presidential debate.
Feb 7, 2020 / The Nation
Elizabeth Warren Has a Movement. You Just Don’t See It Yet. Elizabeth Warren Has a Movement. You Just Don’t See It Yet.
Nobody knows who won the Iowa caucuses—but Warren’s support was powered by the feminist spirit of 2018.
Feb 4, 2020 / Joan Walsh
A Sanders Campaign Sketchbook A Sanders Campaign Sketchbook
On trips to Iowa and New Hampshire to support the Bernie Sanders campaign, I found a solidarity deeper than hope.
Feb 3, 2020 / Molly Crabapple
Why American Socialism Failed—and How It Could Prevail Today Why American Socialism Failed—and How It Could Prevail Today
Today’s socialists march into the 2020s without the daunting roadblocks of a century ago.
Jan 30, 2020 / Ross Barkan
Sanders or Warren? Why Not Both? Sanders or Warren? Why Not Both?
A progressive unity ticket may seem utopian, but it need not be a fantasy. In fact, the progressive candidates may make the most electable ticket.
Jan 30, 2020 / D.D. Guttenplan
Elizabeth Warren Got More Than an Endorsement From ‘The Des Moines Register’ Elizabeth Warren Got More Than an Endorsement From ‘The Des Moines Register’
The paper offered a theory for how to frame the campaign going forward: “[Warren’s] ideas aren’t radical. They are right.”
Jan 27, 2020 / John Nichols