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Despite Themselves, Democrats Look Well Positioned for the Midterms
David Faris An otherwise inert opposition party may well clean up on Donald Trump’s destructive and hubristic governing record. The post Despite Themselves, Democrats Look Well Positioned for the Midterms appeared first on The Nation. Source link
Abolish ICE or GTFO
Elie Mystal In this week’s Elie v. US, The Nation’s justice correspondent makes the case to get rid of ICE, explores George Conway’s congressional campaign—and shares his New Year’s resolution. The post Abolish ICE or GTFO appeared first on The Nation. Source link
Renee Lives!
Steve Brodner “I never died,” says she. The post Renee Lives! appeared first on The Nation. Source link
Dismantling the Meme Logic Behind Renee Good’s ICE Execution
Jeb Lund The Trump administration is once more invoking upside-down alibis of state to conjure the bogus specter of imminent threat. The post Dismantling the Meme Logic Behind Renee Good’s ICE Execution appeared first on The Nation. Source link
European Cowardice Is Empowering Trump’s New Imperialism
Jeet Heer NATO allies don’t want to confront Trump’s aggression. But they may ultimately not have a choice. The post European Cowardice Is Empowering Trump’s New Imperialism appeared first on The Nation. Source link
Minneapolis to ICE: Get the Fuck Out!
Alyssa Oursler An ICE agent shot dead Renee Nicole Good. Residents are ready to fight back. The post Minneapolis to ICE: Get the Fuck Out! appeared first on The Nation. Source link
After the ICE Killing in Minneapolis, Will Truth Prevail?
Joan Walsh Can Trump and Kristi Noem maintain their blatant lies in the face of multiple videos that show the victim was trying to drive away when she was shot three times by an ICE agent? The post After the ICE Killing in Minneapolis, Will Truth Prevail? appeared first on The Nation. Source link
Trump's Mogul-First Model of Diplomacy
Elizabeth Spiers The pundits straining to seek coherence in the new interventionist “Donroe doctrine” would do well to look back to Trump’s roots in New York real estate The post Trump's Mogul-First Model of Diplomacy appeared first on The Nation. Source link
Meet Seattle’s New Mayor, Katie Wilson
John Burbank Her victory was won by the precariat: renters, transit riders, and democratic socialists who rallied, doorbelled, created social media, and registered new voters. The post Meet Seattle’s New Mayor, Katie Wilson appeared first on The Nation. Source link
Venezuela in American Politics—Plus, VA Housing for Homeless Vets
Jon Wiener On Start Making Sense: John Nichols on the lack of support for Trump’s attack on Venezuela, and Mark Rosenbaum on the court victory that should end homelessness for disabled vets. The post Venezuela in American Politics—Plus, VA Housing for Homeless Vets appeared first on The Nation. Source link