Robert L. Borosage

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Robert L. Borosage is a leading progressive writer and activist.

Progressives Won’t Wait for Biden to Set the Course

Progressives Won’t Wait for Biden to Set the Course Progressives Won’t Wait for Biden to Set the Course

If Biden plans to fulfill his campaign trail promise that he’ll be the “most progressive president since FDR,” he’ll have to help lead the push for progressive policies.

Oct 19, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

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It’s Not Just the Supreme Court That’s at Stake It’s Not Just the Supreme Court That’s at Stake

Congressional Republicans have pledged to fight dirty. Democrats need to stop playing nice.

Sep 25, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

Biden Must Resist the Calls for a ‘Sister Souljah’ Moment

Biden Must Resist the Calls for a ‘Sister Souljah’ Moment Biden Must Resist the Calls for a ‘Sister Souljah’ Moment

This is time when a moral voice is needed, not a cynical one.

Sep 9, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

The Democrats Just Showed Us a Weakness in Their 2020 Strategy

The Democrats Just Showed Us a Weakness in Their 2020 Strategy The Democrats Just Showed Us a Weakness in Their 2020 Strategy

Trump and his cronies are going to exploit this fumble if the Democrats don’t work fast to address it.

Aug 24, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

Progressives, Get Ready to Push Them Left

Progressives, Get Ready to Push Them Left Progressives, Get Ready to Push Them Left

We know the kind of transformative, structural reforms we need. Now, we just have to make them do it.

Aug 17, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

The Complete Dysfunction of the GOP Is on Full Display

The Complete Dysfunction of the GOP Is on Full Display The Complete Dysfunction of the GOP Is on Full Display

The wrangling over the Covid-19 stimulus package is boiling down to the president’s petty grievances and the Republicans’ small-government hobbyhorses.

Aug 6, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

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Congress Isn’t Doing the Bare Minimum for Pandemic Relief Congress Isn’t Doing the Bare Minimum for Pandemic Relief

Republicans are putting American workers in danger. Progressive Democrats need to stop them before it’s too late.

Jul 22, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

A Tale of Two Speeches

A Tale of Two Speeches A Tale of Two Speeches

The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and President Trump offered two opposing worldviews on Saturday—one of unity and love, one of hate and division.

Jun 22, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

The Rev. Jesse Jackson: ‘Every City Has Its George Floyd’

The Rev. Jesse Jackson: ‘Every City Has Its George Floyd’ The Rev. Jesse Jackson: ‘Every City Has Its George Floyd’

“The outrage at the murder of George Floyd breaks open doors that have been locked for decades,” the reverend told The Nation in an exclusive interview.

Jun 11, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

Pelosi Sends a Message

Pelosi Sends a Message Pelosi Sends a Message

The House passed the HEROES Act, which is a good start, but our new normal demands a bold progressive agenda.

May 15, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

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