Is This the Most Radical Mayor in America? Is This the Most Radical Mayor in America?
Chokwe Antar Lumumba has an audacious plan to make Jackson, Mississippi, the “most radical city on the planet.”
Nov 17, 2017 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan
3 Big Takeaways From Last Week’s Election 3 Big Takeaways From Last Week’s Election
Running a diverse slate of populists was key, as were new outside groups.
Nov 16, 2017 / Joan Walsh
‘Russiagate’ Zealots (Mainly Democrats) Have Become a Major Threat to US National Security ‘Russiagate’ Zealots (Mainly Democrats) Have Become a Major Threat to US National Security
At an international summit in Vietnam last week, President Trump took necessary steps to reduce the perils of the new Cold War with Russia. Liberal Democrats call it “treasonous.”
Nov 15, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen
Democrats Can Win in Alabama—and Everywhere Democrats Can Win in Alabama—and Everywhere
Last week’s election results proved that the party can compete in deep-red areas.
Nov 15, 2017 / John Nichols
Democrats Will Need More Than Resistance to Govern Democrats Will Need More Than Resistance to Govern
And that means running candidates who do more than oppose Trump.
Nov 15, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage
The Ongoing Misadventures of the Republican Party: Roy Moore Edition The Ongoing Misadventures of the Republican Party: Roy Moore Edition
Even sex abuse is excusable for the sake of a Senate majority.
Nov 14, 2017 / Tom Tomorrow
Republican Tax Bills Would Be Paradise for Plutocrats Republican Tax Bills Would Be Paradise for Plutocrats
Americans may have voted to “drain the swamp” in 2016, but neither the Trump administration nor the Republican-led Congress got the message.
Nov 14, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Prosecutors Keep Their Jobs by Putting People in Jail. Can They Be Leaders in the Fight for Criminal-Justice Reform? Prosecutors Keep Their Jobs by Putting People in Jail. Can They Be Leaders in the Fight for Criminal-Justice Reform?
A new wave of “progressive” prosecutors has made big promises. But is it possible for them to bring change when they are so reliant on law enforcement to do their jobs?
Nov 14, 2017 / Collier Meyerson
Paul Manafort Undressed Paul Manafort Undressed
Trump’s former campaign manager leads the charge(s): conspiracy, money laundering and more! Who’s next?
Nov 14, 2017 / OppArt / Robbie Conal
Democratic Socialism Is Having a Very Good Year at the Ballot Box Democratic Socialism Is Having a Very Good Year at the Ballot Box
They’re singing “Solidarity Forever” and winning elections in states across the country.
Nov 13, 2017 / John Nichols