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August 21, 2020
When It Comes to Climate Change, It’s Joe Biden Versus the DNC
The Democratic presidential nominee knows that halting fossil fuel subsidies is imperative. Why doesn’t the DNC?
Tamara Toles O’Laughlin
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August 18, 2020
The Moral Power of Michelle Obama’s Anti-Politics
The former first lady makes the personal case against Donald Trump.
Jeet Heer
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August 18, 2020
Whatever This Is Is Not the Future of the Democratic Party
Democrats err by amplifying Kasich’s claptrap over AOC’s progressive vision.
John Nichols
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August 17, 2020
Bernie Sanders on How He’ll Rally Progressives
In an exclusive interview with The Nation, the Vermont senator says backing Biden/Harris is the start of their work, not the finish.
John Nichols
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August 13, 2020
The Democratic Convention Is Shaping Up to Be a Centrist Hoedown
The recently released list of speakers at next week’s convention shows just how scared Democrats are to make a serious policy argument.
Elie Mystal
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August 7, 2020
Progressives Are Rallying Behind Karen Bass for VP
More than 300 Democratic National Convention delegates are urging Biden to pick the Congressional Black Caucus chair.
John Nichols
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August 5, 2020
The Democratic Party Is Setting the Stage for a Letdown
Taking the convention online shouldn’t mean leaving delegates in the dark.
James Zogby
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July 29, 2020
Without Medicare for All, This Isn’t ‘the Boldest Democratic Platform in American History’
700 Democratic delegates signal they will oppose a platform that fails to renew the party’s commitment to establish a national health care system.
John Nichols
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July 21, 2020
Seriously? John Kasich? What Is the Biden Camp Thinking?
The former Ohio governor may convince a handful of disgruntled Trumpers to vote for Biden, but there is no evidence he can win the state for the Democrats.
Elie Mystal
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July 21, 2020
Progressives Have a VP Short list: Barbara Lee, Nina Turner, Karen Bass
California’s large Bernie Sanders delegation is asking Joe Biden to consider three progressive women.
John Nichols