The Fifty Most Influential Progressives of the Twentieth Century The Fifty Most Influential Progressives of the Twentieth Century
The radical ideas of one generation become the common sense of the next. Here, Peter Dreier honors the people who moved progressive ideas in America from the marginal to the mainst...
Sep 15, 2010 / Feature / Peter Dreier
Waffling Democrats’ Healthcare Hypocrisy Waffling Democrats’ Healthcare Hypocrisy
The very same senators who smear the public option are staunch supporters of the Veterans Health Administration--and that really is socialized medicine.
Dec 1, 2009 / Feature / Peter Dreier
The Tide Is Turning on Healthcare Reform The Tide Is Turning on Healthcare Reform
In the past month, momentum on healthcare reform has unmistakably shifted as progressives have taken to the streets, the Internet and the halls of Congress to push for a bold plan.
Oct 23, 2009 / Feature / Peter Dreier
Divorce–Union Style Divorce–Union Style
Can the labor movement overcome UNITE HERE's messy breakup?
Aug 12, 2009 / Feature / Peter Dreier
We Need More Protest to Make Reform Possible We Need More Protest to Make Reform Possible
If progressives are serious about economic and healthcare reform, they must embrace the same approach with Obama they once took with FDR and "make him do it."
Aug 6, 2009 / Feature / Peter Dreier
The GOP’s Blame-ACORN Game The GOP’s Blame-ACORN Game
Republicans are scapegoating the respected community advocacy group for Wall Street's disastrous lending spree.
Oct 22, 2008 / Feature / Peter Dreier and John Atlas
The Kingston Trio and the Red Scare The Kingston Trio and the Red Scare
The death of Nick Reynolds, one of the Kingston Trio, last week at 75, provoked fond memories of one era and painful reminders of another.
Oct 14, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Peter Dreier and Jim Vrabel
GOP: Lose Your Home, Lose Your Vote GOP: Lose Your Home, Lose Your Vote
A Michigan news site uncovers a GOP plan to deny people caught up in foreclosure proceedings the right to vote in November. Team Obama files suit to stop the practice.
Sep 22, 2008 / Feature / Peter Dreier
Millennials Could be Key Voters in Swing States Millennials Could be Key Voters in Swing States
Young voters could be the key to victory for Obama and Democratic Congressional candidates. Here's how they're changing the electoral map.
Sep 15, 2008 / Feature / Peter Dreier
From Organizer to Elected Official From Organizer to Elected Official
It's not that big a leap from the public service work done by community organizers and the pragmatic work of coalition-building done by elected officials.
Sep 8, 2008 / Feature / Peter Dreier