How Trump Has Normalized the Unspeakable How Trump Has Normalized the Unspeakable
He has legitimized bigotry and given the imprimatur of a major political party to criminal violence.
Sep 20, 2017 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Steve Bannon Is Gone, Leaving Behind Only His Worst Ideas Steve Bannon Is Gone, Leaving Behind Only His Worst Ideas
The “Party of Davos” shot down any motions toward economic populism.
Aug 23, 2017 / Editorial / Robert L. Borosage
George McGovern’s Alternative Path for the Democratic Party George McGovern’s Alternative Path for the Democratic Party
His populism and internationalism provide an excellent foundation for a badly needed new approach by the American left.
Aug 8, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Ryan Cooper
There’s an Even Better Deal the Democrats Could Be Considering There’s an Even Better Deal the Democrats Could Be Considering
Democrats have an opportunity to draw an even sharper contrast with the GOP by embracing the kind of bold populism that this moment demands.
Aug 1, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
‘A Better Deal’ Sounds Nice, but Democrats Must Get Specific ‘A Better Deal’ Sounds Nice, but Democrats Must Get Specific
They should echo FDR’s renunciations of economic royalists and define the enemy.
Jul 26, 2017 / John Nichols
The Left’s Opportunity in Wisconsin The Left’s Opportunity in Wisconsin
Progressive politics once thrived in the state, and the need for it still exists.
Jul 25, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Sarah Jones
The Debate Democrats Can’t Duck The Debate Democrats Can’t Duck
The populist temper of the time is rousing citizens across the country. Politics as usual won’t suffice anymore.
Jul 11, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Patriotism in the Trump Era Patriotism in the Trump Era
For many Americans, the pursuit of happiness is getting harder every day. But in the growing movements demanding justice and equality for all, we see the hard work of patriotism fl...
Jul 5, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Can Rob Quist’s Full-Throated Populism Win Back Rural America? Can Rob Quist’s Full-Throated Populism Win Back Rural America?
The banjo-playing, cowboy hat-wearing folk singer is battling a tech billionaire—and doing it the Montana way.
May 17, 2017 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan
Tom Perriello Makes a Populist Stand Tom Perriello Makes a Populist Stand
The former congressman is running for governor of Virginia—and taking on the Democratic establishment.
May 16, 2017 / Feature / George Zornick