Peter Dreier

Peter Dreier is the E.P. Clapp distinguished professor of politics at Occidental College. He is the author of The 100 Greatest Americans of the 20th Century: A Social Justice Hall of Fame (Nation Books) and an editor (with Kate Aronoff and Michael Kazin) of We Own the Future: Democratic Socialism, American Style (coming in 2020 from the New Press).

Guns and Gun ControlAugust 9, 2019

We’re Raising a Generation That Views Mass Murder as Normal

There was no mass shooting in Times Square on Tuesday evening, but thousands of people feared for their lives.

Peter Dreier
Racism and DiscriminationJuly 18, 2019

Half a Century Before Colin Kaepernick, Jackie Robinson Said, ‘I Cannot Stand and Sing the Anthem.’

A segregationist senator tried to use Robinson to destroy Paul Robeson. Instead, Robinson called out racism.

Peter Dreier
PoliticsMay 28, 2019

How Democrats Should Respond to the GOP’s Red-Baiting

Remind them that many of the most popular US programs were once called “socialist.”

Peter Dreier
CongressJanuary 2, 2019

After a Century of Delays, the Senate Finally Votes to Outlaw Lynching

Congress is finally reckoning with America’s legacy of racism—now it’s time to face our present.

Peter Dreier
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PoliticsOctober 30, 2018

The Red Sox Should Not Visit the White House

Red Sox values are not Trump values.

Peter Dreier and Kelly Candaele
Journalists and JournalismOctober 29, 2018

Studs Terkel Made Oral History

Ten years after his death, Terkel’s voice is still a vivid part of our shared experience.

Peter Dreier
LaborOctober 10, 2018

Yankees Players Cross the Picket Line in Boston

Pro baseball players have made millions for themselves by unionizing and standing together. They should support striking hotel workers in their fight for better pay.

Peter Dreier and Kelly Candaele
World LeadersApril 27, 2017

Relax, Donald: After 100 Days, You’ve Already Done So Much

President Trump shouldn’t be so defensive about Saturday’s milestone. The list of his accomplishments is long.

Peter Dreier
CorporationsJuly 15, 2016

It Takes Jamie Dimon 3 Hours to Earn What Some of His Employees Do All Year

So much for the JPMorgan Chase CEO’s being a working-class hero.

Peter Dreier and Donald Cohen
Election 2016May 10, 2016

The Worst of Wall Street: Meet Donald Trump’s Finance Chairman

Will Trump’s supporters notice the greedy excesses of a top campaign hire?

Peter Dreier

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Peter Dreier

Guns and Gun ControlAugust 9, 2019

There was no mass shooting in Times Square on Tuesday evening, but thousands of people feared for their lives.

Racism and DiscriminationJuly 18, 2019

A segregationist senator tried to use Robinson to destroy Paul Robeson. Instead, Robinson called out racism.

PoliticsMay 28, 2019

Remind them that many of the most popular US programs were once called “socialist.”

CongressJanuary 2, 2019

Congress is finally reckoning with America’s legacy of racism—now it’s time to face our present.

The stakes are higher now than ever. Get The Nation in your inbox.

PoliticsOctober 30, 2018

Red Sox values are not Trump values.

Journalists and JournalismOctober 29, 2018

Ten years after his death, Terkel’s voice is still a vivid part of our shared experience.

LaborOctober 10, 2018

Pro baseball players have made millions for themselves by unionizing and standing together. They should support striking hotel workers in their fight for better pay.

World LeadersApril 27, 2017

President Trump shouldn’t be so defensive about Saturday’s milestone. The list of his accomplishments is long.

CorporationsJuly 15, 2016

So much for the JPMorgan Chase CEO’s being a working-class hero.

Election 2016May 10, 2016

Will Trump’s supporters notice the greedy excesses of a top campaign hire?