Democracy

Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren Has Bold Ideas About How to Drain the Swamp Elizabeth Warren Has Bold Ideas About How to Drain the Swamp

Those who support progressive reform have the biggest stake in cleaning the stables, cracking down on the corruption, and making Washington accountable.

Aug 28, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate

In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate

Progressive victories are reaffirming the shared humanity that Americans across the political spectrum are standing up to defend.

Aug 21, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

President Donald Trump

Journalists Are Not the Enemy, Mr. President Journalists Are Not the Enemy, Mr. President

Americans who take seriously the democratic promise of the First Amendment must explicitly and consistently reject Trump’s attacks on freedom of the press.

Aug 16, 2018 / John Nichols

The Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Effect

The Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Effect The Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Effect

The Democratic party’s new rock star is storming the country on behalf of insurgent populists.

Aug 15, 2018 / Feature / John Nichols

USPS Trucks

Trump’s Privatization Plan Would Destroy the Postal Service Trump’s Privatization Plan Would Destroy the Postal Service

The Postal Service embodies the vital role that public institutions can play in advancing the common good.

Aug 7, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Donald Trump

What My Escape From Hitler’s Germany Taught Me About Trump’s America What My Escape From Hitler’s Germany Taught Me About Trump’s America

And what Trump’s America teaches us about Netanyahu’s Israel.

Jul 27, 2018 / Henry Siegman

July 1 election Mexico

Heroes of Their Own Story: Notes on the Mexican Election Heroes of Their Own Story: Notes on the Mexican Election

July 1 was not the ultimate victory, only the animating first step.

Jul 26, 2018 / Margaret Cerullo and JoAnn Wypijewski

How to Destroy Democracy, the Trump-Putin Way

How to Destroy Democracy, the Trump-Putin Way How to Destroy Democracy, the Trump-Putin Way

All around the world, strongmen are seizing power and subverting liberal norms.

Jul 20, 2018 / Katha Pollitt

Free Courts Poland Protest

The Attack on Democracy in Poland and the Response of the Left The Attack on Democracy in Poland and the Response of the Left

While liberals call for restoration of basic democracy, the left fears this will only revive the neoliberalism partly responsible for driving people to the right.

Jul 19, 2018 / David Ost

Can Charles Mills Save Liberal Philosophy From Itself?

Can Charles Mills Save Liberal Philosophy From Itself? Can Charles Mills Save Liberal Philosophy From Itself?

In his new book, the philosopher argues that political theory has obscured the history of racism in liberal societies.

Jul 18, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Christopher Lebron

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