50 Years Ago, Progressive Delegates Commandeered the Democratic Convention 50 Years Ago, Progressive Delegates Commandeered the Democratic Convention
When Ted Warshafsky nominated Julian Bond for vice president, they suddenly found themselves talking about poverty, racism, and war on national TV. It was beautiful.
Aug 29, 2018 / John Nichols
‘Vital’ US Moles in the Kremlin Go Missing! ‘Vital’ US Moles in the Kremlin Go Missing!
According to New York Times intel leakers, “informants close to” Putin have “gone silent.” What can it all mean?
Aug 29, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
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
Progressive victories are reaffirming the shared humanity that Americans across the political spectrum are standing up to defend.
Aug 21, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
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 Democratic party’s new rock star is storming the country on behalf of insurgent populists.
Aug 15, 2018 / Feature / John Nichols
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
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
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
All around the world, strongmen are seizing power and subverting liberal norms.
Jul 20, 2018 / Katha Pollitt