The Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rep. Shirley Chisholm transformed American politics with presidential bids waged merely a dozen years apart: Chisholm in 1972, Jackson in 1984 (and again in 1988). Between them, they created a new politics that imagined rainbow coalitions inspired by robust progressivism.

The Reverend Jesse Jackson with Marvin Gaye. 1976 South Shore, Chicago (Photos: Ozier Muhammad)

Among his many important legacies: "He advanced a comprehensive—and morally coherent—argument for shifting American foreign policy away from military interventionism, nuclear brinksmanship, and Cold War posturing and toward diplomacy, cooperation, and dramatically reduced Pentagon spending."

“Jesse Jackson Gave Peace a Chance!” One of the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s great legacies is his record, as a man of faith and a presidential candidate, of embracing anti-war movements, advocating for diplomacy over militarism, and working for deep cuts in Pentagon spending in order to fund human needs.

Tom Tiffany says Democrats’ focus on Epstein to “change the subject in any way that they can for electoral gain.” I disagree. This is about holding the wealthy and powerful to account. I’m grateful to @rokhanna.bsky.social and Republican Rep. Thomas Massie for leading this fight in Congress.

BREAKING: FBI notifies Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension that it won’t provide access to evidence it’s collected on the killing of Alex Pretti by armed and masked federal agents. Perhaps this would be a good time to note that 187 members of Congress are signed on to Impeach Kristi Noem:

On the Nobel Peace Prize Nomination for Mpls: "Their resistance is a model that will have relevance for years, decades to come, in how we deal with authoritarianism" – John Nichols @nicholsuprising.bsky.social reports from Minneapolis – on @thenation.com podcast bit.ly/409ZqnH

Getting ICE out of Minneapolis isn’t enough, says U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar: “We need justice and accountability. That starts with independent investigations into the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, economic restitution for businesses impacted, abolishing ICE, and the impeachment of Kristi Noem.”

Trade policy should lower costs, rebuild American manufacturing, and deliver for working families. Trump’s approach has failed us on all three. abcnews.go.com/Business/tru...

Going back into cautious mode on #NJ11. Early on, Tom Malinowski was projected as winner by several sites. Then Analilia Mejia pulled into a lead and it looked to many observers—including this one—like she had it. Now, it really is “too close to call.” So the wise move is to wait for a final count.

A DAY FOR GAZA The Nation, as part of its ongoing commitment to cover Gaza, devotes its entire Feb. 3 website to writers, photographers, thinkers who are in or from Gaza. “Collectively, the pieces embody an enduring affirmation of Gaza’s refusal, in the face of the world’s neglect, to be erased.”

A DAY FOR GAZA The Nation, as part of its ongoing commitment to cover Gaza, devotes its entire Feb. 3 website to writers, photographers, thinkers who are in or from Gaza. “Collectively, the pieces embody an enduring affirmation of Gaza’s refusal, in the face of the world’s neglect, to be erased.”

The Nobel Peace Prize for a city: "The people of Minneapolis & their elected leaders have demonstrated an extraordinary & sustained commitment to human dignity and to the protection of vulnerable communities" — @thenation.com @nicholsuprising.bsky.social @katrinanation.bsky.social bit.ly/4q3SlzA

Nobel Peace Prize for Mlps: "The people of Minneapolis and their elected leaders have demonstrated an extraordinary and sustained commitment to human dignity and to the protection of vulnerable communities" — @thenation.com @nicholsuprising.bsky.social @katrinanation.bsky.social bit.ly/4q3SlzA

Springsteen’s “Streets of Minneapolis” video is brilliant… and exactly what we needed.

“With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of the Rev. Dr. Martin Lither King’s call for ‘the positive affirmation of peace.’” — The Nation magazine nominates Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize #Minneapolis #NobelPeacePrize

The Nation Magazine: "we are honored to nominate the city of Minneapolis and its people for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize." @thenation.com @nicholsuprising.bsky.social @katrinanation.bsky.social www.thenation.com/article/acti...

People who have known Representative Ilhan Omar for years were not surprised when @ilhanmn.bsky.social responded to a crude assault on Tuesday night with courage, poise and a determination to keep speaking with her constituents. Her experience has made her a focused— and fearless — elected leader.

Cutting news, adding commentary. A familiar model that simultaneously cuts costs and maintains ideological parameters. www.npr.org/2026/01/27/n...

ICE needs to get out and stop terrorizing/killing our people.

Don’t let them gaslight you into thinking you didn’t see what you saw. You saw it. And so did Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who described “a video of more than six masked agents pummeling one of our constituents and shooting him to death…”

“Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, was doing what nurses do best — taking action to protect his community — when he was killed by federal agents. “Nurses are outraged by this heinous murder. It’s time to abolish ICE now!” — National Nurses United union Y

Firm but respectful. Honest. Followed up by a specific action. It’s what is needed.

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: "The invasion of these heavily armed masked agents roaming around on our streets of Minneapolis, emboldened with a sense of impunity, it has to end." Read the mayor’s full statement. It is profound. And it forms a powerful basis for dissent far beyond Minneapolis.

After another person is shot dead by federal agents, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey pleads with Trump to pull ICE forces out of his city. @nicholsuprising.bsky.social on the response to the killing of Alex Pretti. www.thenation.com/article/poli...

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: "The invasion of these heavily armed masked agents roaming around on our streets of Minneapolis, emboldened with a sense of impunity, it has to end." Read the mayor’s full statement. It is profound. And it forms a powerful basis for dissent far beyond Minneapolis.

Minus 12 degrees. Minneapolis rallies against the bitter cold heart of ICE.

Way below zero, with brutal winds. And look at the crowd that has declared today that ICE has no place in Minneapolis!

“And as the mayor of that city has said, ICE should get the fuck out of Minneapolis." — Bruce Springsteen

“And as the mayor of that city has said, ICE should get the fuck out of Minneapolis." — Bruce Springsteen

This is why he’ll always be “The Boss”.

The Boss knows which side he’s on.

Springsteen Defends the Promised Land Against ICE’s “Gestapo Tactics”

“The evils of capitalism are as real as the evils of militarism and the evils of racism.” — The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., March 30, 1967

These are our friends. And, to me, this is a No Kings rally.

Donald Trump’s self-styled “Donroe Doctrine,” as displayed by his administration’s actions in Venezuela, is a dangerous debasement of U.S. foreign policy that threatens both national security and our democracy. @thenation.com's Katrina vanden Heuvel & @nicholsuprising.bsky.social

There was no one cooler than Bob Weir. No one. Rest in peace.

Yes! Let's Make 2026 the year of Thomas Paine and Common Sense. May we return to the real principles our Republic was founded on.

Huge crowd in Madison, Wisconsin, to mourn for Renee Nicole Good — and to organize against the monstrosity that is ICE. “If for us she arose, Somewhere, in the pitched deep of our grief, Crouches our power…” — Amanda Gorman

"Oil companies knew about the invasion of Venezuela, but Trump didn’t tell Congress or even its leaders as required by law," explains US Rep. Mark Pocan. "This is about regime change and oil, nothing else. It sure as hell isn’t about America first." captimes.com/opinion/edit...

This is exceptionally cool! Members of Girl Scout Troop 8 from Kensington, Maryland, visit AFL-CIO headquarters as part of American Labor Merit Badge project.

To be sure, individual journalists at these firms sometimes act courageously. And it isn't inevitable that media behave so meekly. But historically (e.g. Iraq War), it's most often the case (see also: recent WaPo/NYT editorials). Under capitalism, our media too often serve as stenographers to power.

The Constitution is unambiguous: Congress has the power and responsibility to authorize the use of military force and declare war. Congress has a duty of oversight. Congress must serve as a check, not a rubber stamp, to the President. On this count, Congress has failed.” — US Sen. Cory Booker

It’s all about… “FOX & FRIENDS: What do you see as the future of Venezuela's OIL industry? “TRUMP: Well I see that we're gonna be very strongly involved in it. That's all. What can I say. We have the greatest OIL companies in the world.”

“If you cannot oppose this regime change war for oil, you don't have the moral clarity or guts to lead our party or nation.” — Rep. Ro Khanna, an urgent and outspoken critic of Trump’s unconstitutional assault on Venezuela, has a message for Dems who are thinking about running for president in 2028

“Secretaries Rubio and Hegseth looked every senator in the eye a few weeks ago and said this wasn’t about regime change. I didn’t trust them then and we see now that they blatantly lied to Congress.” — NJ Sen. Andy Kim, a former national security adviser, on the illegally of Trump’s unauthorized war

Make 2026 the Year of Thomas Paine by @nicholsuprising.bsky.social @thenation.com As America celebrates its 250th birthday, remember the founder who rallied the people against British and American oligarchs. www.thenation.com/article/poli...

Mamdani has only been Mayor for a day & criminals are already fleeing New York

In 2026, the oligarchs will seek to use the celebration of America’s anniversary to strengthen their grip on the economy and government. Taking inspiration from Thomas Paine, @nicholsuprising.bsky.social writes that we must reject these new monarchical elites. www.thenation.com/article/poli...