First, They Came for Ilhan Omar First, They Came for Ilhan Omar
The congresswoman was smeared—nothing she said warranted the criticism she received. But progressives should not fall into the trap of denying that anti-Semitism exists on the left...
Mar 15, 2019 / D.D. Guttenplan
9 Lessons From the 2018 Midterms 9 Lessons From the 2018 Midterms
Progressives made significant gains, but now they need to organize bigger, better, and smarter.
Nov 21, 2018 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan
Where the Blue Wave Hit a Red Wall Where the Blue Wave Hit a Red Wall
Progressives picked up some sweet victories, but Election Day also brought some sobering lessons.
Nov 7, 2018 / D.D. Guttenplan
In Search of the Lost Republic In Search of the Lost Republic
Americans once believed that their government belonged to them. Can we again?
Oct 4, 2018 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan
Jeremy Corbyn and the Crisis of Anti-Semitism Jeremy Corbyn and the Crisis of Anti-Semitism
A vicious feud has engulfed the Labour Party—why can’t its leader defuse it?
Sep 20, 2018 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Ran—and Won—as a Movement Candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Ran—and Won—as a Movement Candidate
Her victory should be a wake-up call to the progressive leaders who didn’t take her campaign seriously.
Jun 27, 2018 / D.D. Guttenplan
What the Left Can Learn from Losing in Texas What the Left Can Learn from Losing in Texas
Progressive insurgents lost to establishment picks in Texas’s runoffs. What does this tell us?
May 23, 2018 / D.D. Guttenplan
Why Zephyr Teachout Would Make a Great New York Attorney General Why Zephyr Teachout Would Make a Great New York Attorney General
Her deep understanding of political corruption makes her uniquely qualified for the job.
May 9, 2018 / D.D. Guttenplan
Texas Showdown: Inside the Battle for the Democratic Party Texas Showdown: Inside the Battle for the Democratic Party
Insurgent populists are facing off against establishment picks in a series of high-stakes runoffs.
May 9, 2018 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan
Two Cheers—but Not Three—for Conor Lamb Two Cheers—but Not Three—for Conor Lamb
Yes, he ran as a centrist. But he also ran as a local candidate on local issues.
Mar 14, 2018 / D.D. Guttenplan