The Wisconsin GOP’s New Attack on Democracy Is Obscene Even for Them The Wisconsin GOP’s New Attack on Democracy Is Obscene Even for Them
Conservatives lost control of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court with April’s election of Justice Janet Protasiewicz. Now, they’re scheming to impeach her.
Sep 8, 2023 / John Nichols
In Defeating the August 1991 Coup, Russians Won—and Then Lost—Democracy In Defeating the August 1991 Coup, Russians Won—and Then Lost—Democracy
Will young people continue fighting for freedom?
Aug 17, 2023 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Warning: A “Convention of States” Is Practicing to Rewrite the Constitution Warning: A “Convention of States” Is Practicing to Rewrite the Constitution
If a far-right organization gets its way, our country will be thrown into a constitutional crisis.
Jul 14, 2023 / Russ Feingold
A Citizen’s Charter for Democracy and Independence A Citizen’s Charter for Democracy and Independence
On the 52nd anniversary of Public Citizen.
Jun 30, 2023 / Ralph Nader
From Full Employment to Racial Democracy From Full Employment to Racial Democracy
In the second half of the 20th century, Black politics began to shift away from its focus on economic inequality.
Jun 29, 2023 / Class Notes / Adolph Reed Jr.
Contract Talks by Teamsters and the UAW Have the Potential to Change Our Politics Contract Talks by Teamsters and the UAW Have the Potential to Change Our Politics
Upcoming negotiations by these two unions could swing the 2024 election—and help rebuild democracy.
Jun 27, 2023 / Column / Jane McAlevey
The Enduring Grift of the Washington Operator The Enduring Grift of the Washington Operator
A new book argues that D.C. became a swamp in the Trump years, but like any company town it has always been a hive of influence peddling, self-dealing, and graft.
Jun 12, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Chris Lehmann
Before 2024, Look to the States Before 2024, Look to the States
Local victories don’t often make national headlines, but they make real and tangible change possible.
May 24, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A Cleaner World Lies in Nationalized Banking A Cleaner World Lies in Nationalized Banking
The private financial sector tosses a climate-conscious sheen over its horrific practices, but the best thing it could do for the planet would be to get very public—very quickly.
When Racial Justice Meant Universal Social Benefits When Racial Justice Meant Universal Social Benefits
The left used to believe that reducing inequality across the board was the best way to combat racial injustice. What happened?
May 17, 2023 / Class Notes / Adolph Reed Jr.