9 Lessons From the 2018 Midterms 9 Lessons From the 2018 Midterms
Progressives made significant gains, but now they need to organize bigger, better, and smarter.
Nov 21, 2018 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan
If Nancy Pelosi Is the Most Progressive Candidate, She Should Be the Next Speaker If Nancy Pelosi Is the Most Progressive Candidate, She Should Be the Next Speaker
Her opponents don’t have a candidate, and they don’t have a program.
Nov 20, 2018 / John Nichols
Americans Not Only Favor Democrats, They Favor Democracy Americans Not Only Favor Democrats, They Favor Democracy
This election cycle, voters vigorously embraced broader enfranchisement, campaign-finance reform, and an end to partisan gerrymandering—Democratic leaders should, too.
Nov 20, 2018 / Adam Eichen
All of a Sudden, Politicians Are Ready to Tackle America’s Housing Crisis All of a Sudden, Politicians Are Ready to Tackle America’s Housing Crisis
Upstart candidates and 2020 presidential hopefuls alike are putting the perennially ignored issue at the top of the agenda.
Nov 20, 2018 / Bryce Covert
Can the Blue Wave Deliver a Green New Deal? Can the Blue Wave Deliver a Green New Deal?
The base is demanding a bold plan from the newly empowered Democrats—and the planet is crying out for it.
Nov 20, 2018 / Christopher D. Cook
Ryan’s Republicans Are Abdicating Their Moral and Constitutional Duty on Yemen Ryan’s Republicans Are Abdicating Their Moral and Constitutional Duty on Yemen
Republicans just blocked Ro Khanna’s proposal to end all US military aid to the Saudi-led coalition that is attacking Yemen.
Nov 15, 2018 / John Nichols
‘Chasing an Elusive Centrism Is Ridiculous’ ‘Chasing an Elusive Centrism Is Ridiculous’
Frank Rich on politics, Erwin Chemerinsky on Matt Whitaker, and Laura Carlsen on the migrant caravan.
Nov 15, 2018 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Take Action Now: Push for a Progressive House of Representatives Take Action Now: Push for a Progressive House of Representatives
Help make sure the new Democratic majority investigates Trump and fights climate change.
Nov 13, 2018 / no-paywall / NationAction
The Democratic House Must Prioritize Protecting the 2020 Census The Democratic House Must Prioritize Protecting the 2020 Census
An inaccurate count disproportionately harms the young, the elderly, and people of color.
Nov 13, 2018 / Ed Burmila
Progressives Point the Way to Recapturing the Rural Vote Progressives Point the Way to Recapturing the Rural Vote
Democrats would do well to remember a fundamental truth that this year’s elections only amplified: Real power is built from the bottom up.
Nov 13, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel