Campaigns and Elections

Bernie Sanders with his grandchildren

Hands Off ‘Zayde’ Bernie! Hands Off ‘Zayde’ Bernie!

A pro-Israel PAC’s attacks on Sanders have nothing to do with Israel or Jews—and everything to do with protecting powerful interests.

Jan 31, 2020 / Jacob Plitman

Trump Seizes the Schoolyard Bully Pulpit in Iowa

Trump Seizes the Schoolyard Bully Pulpit in Iowa Trump Seizes the Schoolyard Bully Pulpit in Iowa

The president forgot to mobilize Republican caucus voters and instead took the opportunity to rip into the Democratic presidential candidates.

Jan 31, 2020 / John Nichols

View of Old Town in Tbilisi, Georgia

Caucuses in the Caucasus Caucuses in the Caucasus

Why I’ll be voting in the Iowa caucuses from Tbilisi, Georgia.

Jan 31, 2020 / Joshua Kucera

Bernie Broke My Heart When He Embraced Rogan’s Endorsement

Bernie Broke My Heart When He Embraced Rogan’s Endorsement Bernie Broke My Heart When He Embraced Rogan’s Endorsement

I’ve been a lifelong socialist and a supporter of Sanders since the 1980s. I expected better from the senator.

Jan 31, 2020 / Donna Minkowitz

NYC-DSA protest

Meet the New DSA-Backed Candidates Running to Give Power Back to the People in New York State Meet the New DSA-Backed Candidates Running to Give Power Back to the People in New York State

DSA’s diverse slate of candidates will bring the energy and ideas we need to keep winning big, bold change in the halls of Albany.

Jan 30, 2020 / Cynthia Nixon

Matt Shea poses with gun-rights activists in a group photo

Donald Trump Is Not the Only Alleged Criminal Democrats Can’t Unseat Donald Trump Is Not the Only Alleged Criminal Democrats Can’t Unseat

An investigation determined that Matt Shea was a domestic terrorist, but that didn’t stop him from taking his seat in the Washington State Legislature.

Jan 30, 2020 / Hallie Golden

Imaage of Michael Harrington next to an image of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Why American Socialism Failed—and How It Could Prevail Today Why American Socialism Failed—and How It Could Prevail Today

Today’s socialists march into the 2020s without the daunting roadblocks of a century ago.

Jan 30, 2020 / Ross Barkan

Sanders or Warren? Why Not Both?

Sanders or Warren? Why Not Both? Sanders or Warren? Why Not Both?

A progressive unity ticket may seem utopian, but it need not be a fantasy. In fact, the progressive candidates may make the most electable ticket.

Jan 30, 2020 / D.D. Guttenplan

The Electability Argument Is Really About Party Unity

The Electability Argument Is Really About Party Unity The Electability Argument Is Really About Party Unity

Moderate Democrats need to pledge to vote for the party nominee, even if it is Warren or Sanders.

Jan 29, 2020 / Jeet Heer

What if We All Ran For Local Office?

What if We All Ran For Local Office? What if We All Ran For Local Office?

A writer reflects on her mayoral run in a Connecticut town fighting climate change and big weapons manufacturing.

Jan 29, 2020 / Frida Berrigan

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