Tag: the nation
The Next Republic: The Rise Of A New Radical Majority
D.D. Guttenplan’s new book, The Next Republic, says that we could be on the verge of the 4th Republic. He looks at the Whisky, Lincoln & Roosevelt republics, and interviews activists for a compelling narrative…
Trump May Stumble Into War With Iran Over Belligerent, Incoherent Policies
The Nation’s new National Correspondent Jeet Heer sees the mix of warhawks Bolton and Pompeo, complicit Republicans, meek Democrats, and an erratic president as volatile and dangerous. Subscribe to our page and support our work…
Buttigieg’s Promise Stumbles over Racial Justice in his Backyard
The Nation’s Jeet Heer upacks the contradictions of Pete Buttigieg, a combat veteran and Ivy Leaguer who rebuilt his city by not paying attention to police brutality or the Black community Subscribe to our page…
Progressive Leads Queens DA Race, Shocking the Establishment
31-year-old Public Defender Tiffany Caban ran an AOC-style grassroots campaign calling for an end to mass incarceration and radical reform to the prosecutor’s office Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. **…
Republicans Are Transforming Federal Courts for the Next Generation
The Nation’s Elie Mystal says Conservative think tanks and Senate Majority Leader McConnell are creating a right-wing federal court system with Trump’s help that will affect generations to come Subscribe to our page and support…
Trump’s Racist Lies About Ilhan Omar Define the Republican Party
The Ilhan Omar quote Trump bastardized came from her conversation with John Nichols, who joins us to look at US history for inspiration and understanding. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate….
Epstein’s Death Should Generate Investigations, Not Conspiracy Theories
Anti-Clinton/Trump hashtags will not get to the bottom of Epstein’s death, or how the rich and powerful’s involvement in child sex abuse, The Nation’s Jeet Heer explains Subscribe to our page and support our work…
Tulsi Gabbard Isn’t a Russian Asset. It’s More Complicated Than That.
The Nation’s Jeet Heer discusses Hillary Clinton’s recent remarks toward Rep. Tulsi Gabbard. Why do anti-war activists and the right wing seem to love her? Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate….
‘The Civil War Is Here’
Jeet Heer of The Nation explores the deepening political divide, the growing support for impeachment, and the political battles that it will define. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer:…
Private Equity Firms are Modern Day Vampires Sucking the Lifeblood Out of Our Society
Deadspin is the latest victim of private equity. Labor writer and activist Kim Kelly warns us that these 21st century “private equity vampires” have to be controlled. Subscribe to our page and support our work…
Impeachment Begins; Trump Panics as Facts Unfold
Even though it is becoming clear that Trump violated the Constitution, the partisan divide is only getting deeper. Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video content is intended…
What is the Future of the Labour Party?
The Nation’s Rachel Shabi analyzes why Labour was crushed in the last election. She also explores what this says about the future of political struggle in Britain, the United States, and the world. Director/Video Editor:…
Capitalism’s Failures Ignited Worldwide Protests
While the spark for each protest might be different, it is not about left and right but the failure of neoliberalism Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer: This video…
Climate Change Will Alter Sports Forever
Australian Open competitors had to fight through wildfire smoke in their qualifying rounds. Political sportswriter Dave Zirin says we’re about to see how the climate crisis will permanently change the way we play sports. Producer:…
In 2000 We Had Hanging Chads, Now We Have Hanging Apps
The caucuses raised a lot of questions: Should Iowa continue to be first? Who is the Shadow company that developed the failing app? Are the Democrats Imploding? Director/Video Editor: Adam Coley Audio Engineer: Bababtunde Ogunfolaju…
Trump Creates Chaos By Using The Military To Respond To Racial And Economic Injustice
Nation contributor Sasha Abramsky thinks the wheels might be coming off, and discusses his articles “Where Does America Go From Here” and “Trump is Framing US Residents as Enemies to be Met by Force.” Director/Video…
Instead Of Battling COVID-19, Trump Launches A War On Protesters
The Nation’s Ken Klippenstein discusses the leaked documents that reveal CBP as the federal agency detaining protesters in Portland. Director/Video Editor: Taylor Hebden Subscribe to our page and support our work at https://therealnews.com/donate. ** (Disclaimer:…
Coming to TRNN: Dave Zirin takes us to the Edge of Sports
Sports and politics have always been intertwined. Sports are where joy and freedom, competition and cooperation, collide, where human beings exceed our physical and psychological limitations, where racial, gender, and class hierarchies can be smashed…
