Next Left: Greg Casar Is Bringing Progressive Politics to Texas—and He’s Winning Next Left: Greg Casar Is Bringing Progressive Politics to Texas—and He’s Winning
Austin City Councilman Greg Casar is fighting to push his city—and one of the most reliably Republican states in the country—to the left.
Aug 27, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols
Sanders Accepts His First National Union Endorsement, Calling Labor ‘the Last Line of Defense’ Sanders Accepts His First National Union Endorsement, Calling Labor ‘the Last Line of Defense’
As Democrats line up in favor of pro-union labor law reforms, the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America vote to back Bernie Sanders.
Aug 26, 2019 / John Nichols
A Soccer Game Becomes an Anti-Fascist Demonstration in Portland A Soccer Game Becomes an Anti-Fascist Demonstration in Portland
The Portland Timbers soccer fans defied Major League Soccer, team ownership, and fascism in one glorious night.
Aug 26, 2019 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff
Even David Koch’s Philanthropy Was Toxic Even David Koch’s Philanthropy Was Toxic
Like other plutocrats, from Andrew Carnegie to Jeff Bezos, the late billionaire used charity to legitimize inequality.
Aug 26, 2019 / Jeet Heer
What Political Scientists Get Wrong About 2016 What Political Scientists Get Wrong About 2016
While their evidence about the racism of many American voters is indisputable, their attempt to discount the role economics plays in this racism and in voting behavior in general i...
Aug 26, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Ryan Cooper
David Koch Got What He Paid For David Koch Got What He Paid For
The late Koch brother bought influence using PACs and other proxies. A prank call to Scott Walker revealed the truth about how the Kochs had their way with Republican politicians.
Aug 23, 2019 / John Nichols
Bernie Sanders Welcomes the Hatred of Billionaires Bernie Sanders Welcomes the Hatred of Billionaires
The Vermont senator sits down with The Nation and discusses how we can transform America.
Aug 23, 2019 / Q&A / John Nichols
Greenland Sees Red! Greenland Sees Red!
Trump wants to buy Greenland—or else!
Aug 23, 2019 / OppArt / Peter Kuper
In 2020, Millennials and Generation Z Could Force Politicians to Deal With Climate Change In 2020, Millennials and Generation Z Could Force Politicians to Deal With Climate Change
For the first time, younger people, across the board, are more motivated to act on climate change than their elders.
Aug 23, 2019 / Madeline Ostrander
Why Democratic Presidential Candidates Need to Listen to American Muslims Why Democratic Presidential Candidates Need to Listen to American Muslims
We’re a significant voting bloc in key battleground states—and we have discovered the power of our collective voice.
Aug 23, 2019 / Linda Sarsour