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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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