Brandon Johnson Could Be Chicago’s Most Transformative Mayor In Decades Brandon Johnson Could Be Chicago’s Most Transformative Mayor In Decades
Johnson has a chance to renew the promise of progressive politics in the city—just like Harold Washington did 40 years ago.
Mar 2, 2023 / John Nichols
Sara Nelson Could Be the Greatest Labor Secretary Since the New Deal Sara Nelson Could Be the Greatest Labor Secretary Since the New Deal
The demand for a fearless labor secretary is as great now as it was in the 1930s, and Nelson is more than ready to meet the moment.
Feb 28, 2023 / John Nichols
It’s Time to Talk About Nationalizing America’s Railroads It’s Time to Talk About Nationalizing America’s Railroads
The East Palestine train derailment confirms it: Our rail industry is too important to be left to the corporations.
Feb 23, 2023 / John Nichols
Progressives Score a Major Win in the Wisconsin Supreme Court Primary Progressives Score a Major Win in the Wisconsin Supreme Court Primary
In a race that will determine the balance of power on a key court, liberal candidates just won a combined 54 percent of the vote.
Feb 22, 2023 / John Nichols
Nikki Haley’s Anti-Union Fanaticism Is Wild Even for a Republican Nikki Haley’s Anti-Union Fanaticism Is Wild Even for a Republican
The 2024 presidential hopeful has one thing that really sets her apart from her rivals: the depth of her hatred for organized labor.
Feb 17, 2023 / John Nichols
Bernie Sanders: Anti-Union Capitalism Is Wrecking America Bernie Sanders: Anti-Union Capitalism Is Wrecking America
Workers deserve a better deal than the unfettered capitalism that is destroying our health, our democracy, and our planet.
Feb 16, 2023 / Feature / Sen. Bernie Sanders with John Nichols
Joe Biden Is Embracing His Inner FDR Joe Biden Is Embracing His Inner FDR
Biden has begun to deliver a critique of capitalism that, while hardly radical, carries unmistakeable echoes of the 32nd president.
Feb 14, 2023 / John Nichols
Biden Just Showed Us How He’ll Run for Reelection Biden Just Showed Us How He’ll Run for Reelection
The State of the Union made it clear: Biden is running in 2024, and he thinks his path to victory runs through blue-collar America.
Feb 8, 2023 / John Nichols
If You Want to Hear the Future of Democratic Politics, Listen to Delia Ramirez If You Want to Hear the Future of Democratic Politics, Listen to Delia Ramirez
The Illinois Representative will give a response to President Biden’s State of the Union address, offering a bold vision for a future that uplifts working-class voters.
Feb 7, 2023 / John Nichols
The Immense Irony of the GOP’s Anti-Socialism Vote The Immense Irony of the GOP’s Anti-Socialism Vote
Republicans are crowing over their resolution denouncing socialism, but their next presidential candidate will be chosen in a city that socialism built.
Feb 6, 2023 / John Nichols