The National Memo

The National Memo is a U.S.-based online news platform and newsletter that was established in 2011 by the acclaimed journalist and editor Joe Conason. This site offers up-to-the-minute news, insightful commentary, and analyses from prominent progressive voices across America. While it primarily focuses on American political matters, The National Memo also delves into global news, consumer finance, health, travel, and entertainment. The outlet highlights critical topics such as education, infrastructure, and environmental issues. According to its "About" page, "Our own 'journalism'—alongside our curated selection of the most intelligent stories each day—reflects a distinct and robust viewpoint, steering clear of the propaganda, extreme partisanship, and exaggerated ideologies that often plague political discussions." Joe Conason serves as the founder and editor-in-chief.

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Danziger Draws

2 days ago | nationalmemo.com | Jeff Danziger

Jeff Danziger is a long time cartoonist for and is represented by Counterpoint Syndicate. He is a recipient of the Herblock Prize and the Thomas Nast (Landau) Prize. He has published eleven books of cartoons, a novel and a memoir.
'More Than A Little Stupid': Republicans Try To Kill Renewable Energy

4 days ago | nationalmemo.com | Froma Harrop

Wyoming is the second windiest state, after Nebraska. It's obvious why the wind power industry is investing $10 billion there. And it's hard to see why any state politician would oppose this. But some have. Wyoming is one of those fossil-fuel producing states in which so-called conservatives feel obligated — or are paid — to stop competition from clean energy. Texas is another. Wyoming State Sen. Larry Hicks proposed a temporary ban on renewable energy projects.
How These Six Republicans In Congress Will Profit From Breaking Promise To Protect Medicaid

5 days ago | nationalmemo.com | Julia Conley

Just five weeks after pledging that they would not support the Republican Party's budget reconciliation package if it included cuts to Medicaid, six GOP lawmakers ultimately did just that on Thursday morning—and an analysis by government watchdog Accountable. US suggested they voted for the legislation to benefit themselves, despite the suffering it would cause for their constituents.
Danziger Draws

5 days ago | nationalmemo.com | Jeff Danziger

Smart. Sharp. Funny. FearlessThe stories you want. The opinions that matter. Sign up for our Daily Newsletter and never miss a story. No, thanksJeff Danziger lives in New York City and Vermont. He is a long time cartoonist for The Rutland Herald and is represented by Counterpoint Syndicate. He is a recipient of the Herblock Prize and the Thomas Nast (Landau) Prize. He served in the US Army in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star and the Air Medal.
At GOP Town Halls, Furious Voters Condemn Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'

5 days ago | nationalmemo.com | Emily Singer

Forget Elon Musk—congressional Republicans are facing new fury from voters, this time for voting in support of President Donald Trump’s "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act,” which proposes slashes the social safety net to pay for tax cuts for the rich. Two Republicans brave enough to hold town halls—Reps.
Crypto Is A Criminal Enterprise That Now Controls Our Government

5 days ago | nationalmemo.com | Paul Krugman

I spent my very early years in Utica, New York. I was too young to know anything about the city’s reputation — I left when I was 8 — but I would later learn that it was known at the time as “Crime City,” because it was reportedly controlled by the Mob. Stories of towns infiltrated by organized crime or ruled by blatantly corrupt politicians used to be fairly common. These days you hear tales of blatant personal corruption at the local level less often.
Does MAHA Report Mean Taking On Corporate Power For Public Health?

1 week ago | nationalmemo.com | Merrill Goozner

Last week’s Make American Healthy Again Commission report on childhood health was clearly the product of the left side of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s brain. Other than its vaccine section, it echoed arguments that progressive physician-scientists and public interest groups have been making for decades:Overconsumption of ultra-processed, nutritionally inadequate food exposes kids to harmful additives and contributes mightily to the obesity and diabetes epidemic among children.
Internet Erupts As Trade Court Strikes Down Unlawful Trump Tariffs

1 week ago | nationalmemo.com | Ailia Zehra

A federal trade court halted Wednesday President Donald Trump's attempt to impose broad tariffs on imports using an emergency-powers statute. The decision, issued by a three-judge panel from the Court of International Trade in New York consisting of Ronald Reagan, Barack Obama and Donald Trump appointees, followed multiple lawsuits claiming that Trump overstepped his legal authority, destabilized U.S. trade policy, and triggered economic turmoil.
On Wall Street, 'TACO Trade' Meme Mocks Trump -- And He's Pissed

1 week ago | nationalmemo.com | Walter Einenkel

President Donald Trump went on quite the emotional journey Wednesday after a reporter informed him that the financial community has coined a new term for dealing with his chaotic tariff threats: the “TACO trade,” which stands for Trump Always Chickens Out. The revelation followed an Oval Office ceremony to swear in bottled-water tantrum thrower and former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Washington. “Oh, isn’t that nice—I chickened out.
Former Harvard President Scorches Trump's 'Act Of Extortion'

1 week ago | nationalmemo.com | Ailia Zehra

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said Tuesday the Trump administration's move to target Harvard University is an "entirely extralegal act of extortion against an American institution."The Trump administration instructed federal departments Tuesday to terminate contracts valued at approximately $100 million with Harvard University, escalating tensions between the White House and the prestigious institution.