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The Real Winners of the Second Debate Were Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders

The Real Winners of the Second Debate Were Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders The Real Winners of the Second Debate Were Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders

They weren’t on stage Wednesday. But the ideas and the dynamism of the progressive senators framed both debates in Detroit.

Aug 1, 2019 / John Nichols

Marie Newman Could Shape the Future of the Democratic Party

Marie Newman Could Shape the Future of the Democratic Party Marie Newman Could Shape the Future of the Democratic Party

The congressional candidate in Illinois is challenging incumbent Dan Lipinski’s betrayals—and her party’s conservative tendencies.

Jul 29, 2019 / Feature / Rebecca Grant

Elizabeth Warren

The First Democratic Debates Shape Up as Unfair and Unfocused Spectacles The First Democratic Debates Shape Up as Unfair and Unfocused Spectacles

There are better ways to organize big multi-candidate debates. Going forward, Democrats ought to consider them.

Jun 14, 2019 / John Nichols

Jay Inslee

Dammit, Democrats! Organize a Climate Debate! Dammit, Democrats! Organize a Climate Debate!

The DNC has made a morally and practically wrong choice with its rejection of proposals for a debate on the existential issue of our time.

Jun 7, 2019 / John Nichols

Hillary Clinton at the DNC

Democrats Need to Think Big for 2020 Democrats Need to Think Big for 2020

A safe candidate who seems “electable” might be anything but.

Feb 26, 2019 / Robert L. Borosage

Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez

Why Does the Democratic Party Refuse to Address Poverty? Why Does the Democratic Party Refuse to Address Poverty?

A DNC Poverty Council was formed by a new progressive member, but the staff has blocked it from functioning.

Feb 12, 2019 / Alan Minsky

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It’s Time to Demystify Russiagate It’s Time to Demystify Russiagate

There have been endless, bewildering plot twists, but essentially it’s a corruption scandal—one that should bring down Trump’s presidency.

Dec 12, 2018 / David Klion

How Democrats Fail by Ignoring Candidates Of Color

How Democrats Fail by Ignoring Candidates Of Color How Democrats Fail by Ignoring Candidates Of Color

New candidates will create opportunities for Democrats across the country—if the establishment is willing to back them.

Oct 10, 2018 / Steve Phillips

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Breaking a Promise, Tom Perez Puts His Thumb on the Scale for Andrew Cuomo Breaking a Promise, Tom Perez Puts His Thumb on the Scale for Andrew Cuomo

By abandoning a commitment to strict neutrality and endorsing in a key race, the DNC chair undermines confidence in the Democratic Party.

May 25, 2018 / John Nichols

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Letters From the April 16, 2018, Issue Letters From the April 16, 2018, Issue

Beyond #MeToo… A place to be… After Parkland… A scandal ["web only"]…

Mar 21, 2018 / Letters / Our Readers

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