Re-elect Obama—but Reject His Austerity Re-elect Obama—but Reject His Austerity
In the contest that comes after November, Obama will be on the wrong team.
Oct 2, 2012 / Feature / Robert L. Borosage
A Politics for the 99 Percent A Politics for the 99 Percent
Progressives must take the fall election seriously, even as they challenge the limits of the debate.
Jun 6, 2012 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Robert L. Borosage
Can a Movement Save the American Dream? Can a Movement Save the American Dream?
Van Jones of Green For All has joined MoveOn.org, the Campaign for America’s Future and dozens of other progressive organizations to challenge the reign of private interests.
Sep 21, 2011 / Feature / Robert L. Borosage and Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Post-Midterms Game Plan for Progressives The Post-Midterms Game Plan for Progressives
It’s time for us to go big, challenge the limits of the debate and organize from the outside in.
Nov 10, 2010 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Robert L. Borosage
Stop Coddling the McCarthyite Smear Machine Stop Coddling the McCarthyite Smear Machine
The right-wing smear machine that nearly cost an exemplary Agriculture Department official her job should be denounced for what it is: a high-tech, low-rent McCarthyism with no pur...
Jul 23, 2010 / Robert L. Borosage
Change Won’t Come Easy Change Won’t Come Easy
Many progressives thought we had taken back America in 2008, but the work has just begun.
Jan 14, 2010 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Robert L. Borosage
Exacting Change Exacting Change
Obama's signature economic reforms are under siege. Without a grassroots challenge to business as usual, we won't get the change we were promised, much less the change we need.
May 27, 2009 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Robert L. Borosage
Comes the Change Comes the Change
Obama's first budget is an audacious plan to transform America. But in sad testament to how deeply we've fallen, it is not bold enough.
Mar 5, 2009 / Robert L. Borosage
A New New Deal? A New New Deal?
Because conservatives refused to invest in our future, America is falling apart. Are we ready to expand the social contract?
Dec 23, 2008 / Feature / Robert L. Borosage and Eric Lotke
What Obama Needs for Progressive Reform What Obama Needs for Progressive Reform
Here's how progressives can ensure Obama's success.
Aug 13, 2008 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Robert L. Borosage