2016 Democratic National Convention

Clinton and Kaine

Tim Kaine Has a Troubling Record on Labor Issues Tim Kaine Has a Troubling Record on Labor Issues

Hillary Clinton’s VP pick is a well-regarded senior Democrat, but he has split with labor on the TPP, banking regulation, and even “right-to-work” laws.

Jul 22, 2016 / John Nichols

Airport Workers Strike, Philadelphia

Airport Workers Have Voted to Authorize a Strike During the DNC Airport Workers Have Voted to Authorize a Strike During the DNC

The vote presents a vindication and a challenge to what the DNC calls its “most progressive platform” yet.

Jul 22, 2016 / Michelle Chen

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Sign the Petition to Abolish Superdelegates Sign the Petition to Abolish Superdelegates

After hundreds of thousands of people spoke out, Democratic leaders agreed to limit the influence of superdelegates. Keep up the pressure to make the Democratic primaries truly dem...

Jul 22, 2016 / no-paywall / NationAction

A New Study Adds Fuel to Calls for a Fracking Ban

A New Study Adds Fuel to Calls for a Fracking Ban A New Study Adds Fuel to Calls for a Fracking Ban

On the eve of the Democratic National Convention, researchers found that people living near fracking activity face a “significantly higher” risk of asthma attacks. 

Jul 20, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter

Sanders in California

The Most Progressive Democratic Platform Ever The Most Progressive Democratic Platform Ever

The “political revolution” Sanders helped to build hasn’t been won yet, but there has been real progress.

Jul 12, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Drumpf musical

Drumpf: The Musical Drumpf: The Musical

The story of the real-estate mogul’s rise through the 2016 Republican primary slog.

Jul 11, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Protest at Syria and Iraq hearing

America Needs a New Peace Movement—Especially if Clinton Wins in November America Needs a New Peace Movement—Especially if Clinton Wins in November

Another escalation, especially in Syria, is the present danger.

Jun 30, 2016 / Tom Hayden

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