Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez: ‘I Was Scared, but I Did It Anyways’ Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez: ‘I Was Scared, but I Did It Anyways’
This week on Next Left we talk to Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez, one of the Democratic Socialists who now make up 10 percent of Chicago's City Council.
May 28, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols
How Democrats Should Respond to the GOP’s Red-Baiting How Democrats Should Respond to the GOP’s Red-Baiting
Remind them that many of the most popular US programs were once called “socialist.”
May 28, 2019 / Peter Dreier
Socialism Is More Popular Than Donald Trump Socialism Is More Popular Than Donald Trump
The president is campaigning against socialism. New polling suggests he is failing.
May 24, 2019 / John Nichols
Trump’s Tweets Trample Truth Trump’s Tweets Trample Truth
Everyday lies, lies, and more lies.
May 24, 2019 / OppArt / Peter Kuper
For Afro-Colombians, the 2016 Peace Treaty Brought No Peace For Afro-Colombians, the 2016 Peace Treaty Brought No Peace
Hundreds of human-rights defenders have been killed since the accords. And Afro-Colombians like Goldman Environmental Prize–winner Francia Márquez are a particular target.
May 23, 2019 / Roosbelinda Cárdenas
Why Are Leading Democrats Supporting Trump on Venezuela? Why Are Leading Democrats Supporting Trump on Venezuela?
They assure us they’re not for war. But they are supporting strangulation through sanctions, which has led to thousands of deaths.
May 23, 2019 / Jeff Faux
Yes, Trump Needs an ‘Intervention’—It’s Called an Impeachment Inquiry Yes, Trump Needs an ‘Intervention’—It’s Called an Impeachment Inquiry
And America needs more than thoughts and “prayers” from Speaker Pelosi.
May 23, 2019 / Joan Walsh
The Politics of Going to the Bathroom The Politics of Going to the Bathroom
Access to adequate restrooms is a fundamental necessity for everyone, but it’s harder to come by the less structural power you have.
May 23, 2019 / Natalie Shure
Perverse System Perverse System
Family separations at the border are impacting thousands of children.
May 23, 2019 / OppArt / Judy Polstra
‘The New York Times’ vs. Bernie ‘The New York Times’ vs. Bernie
Amy Wilentz on media bias, plus John Nichols on Ilhan Omar and Karen Greenberg on government secrecy.
May 23, 2019 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener