The Friends and Foes of Détente With Russia The Friends and Foes of Détente With Russia
Events from Turkey, Washington, Moscow, and Syria to Cleveland affect the Obama-Putin attempted rapprochement.
Jul 20, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen
What’s Wrong With the Democratic Platform What’s Wrong With the Democratic Platform
It has good language on many issues, but it lacks an overarching vision.
Jul 15, 2016 / John Nichols
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on the Fossil-Fuel Industry’s ‘Web of Denial’ Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on the Fossil-Fuel Industry’s ‘Web of Denial’
This week, Democratic lawmakers are speaking up about “a colossal political scheme” to mislead the public about climate science.
Jul 13, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter
Pramila Jayapal for Congress Pramila Jayapal for Congress
A smart organizer and a bold champion of progressive values, Jayapal will help transform Congress.
Jul 11, 2016 / The Editors
The Myth of Paul Ryan The Myth of Paul Ryan
It’s long past time for the political world to recognize that Ryan’s whole career, like Trump’s, is one big con.
Jul 5, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Just in Time for the July 4 Break, Congress Imposes ‘Colonialism at Its Worst’ on Puerto Rico Just in Time for the July 4 Break, Congress Imposes ‘Colonialism at Its Worst’ on Puerto Rico
Power is supposed to derive “from the consent of the governed,” but a new law addresses a debt crisis with an assault on democracy.
Jul 2, 2016 / John Nichols
Meet Misty Snow: Grassroots Activist, Working-Class Progressive, Trans Woman, Democratic Nominee for the US Senate Meet Misty Snow: Grassroots Activist, Working-Class Progressive, Trans Woman, Democratic Nominee for the US Senate
A first-time candidate borrows a page from Bernie Sanders and gets nominated for the US Senate.
Jun 30, 2016 / John Nichols
Zephyr Teachout’s Campaign Against Economic and Political Corruption Just Scored a Big Win Zephyr Teachout’s Campaign Against Economic and Political Corruption Just Scored a Big Win
Teachout swept the Democratic primary, setting up a race against a Republican backed by billionaire hedge-fund managers.
Jun 29, 2016 / John Nichols
Gun Control for Dummies, and Democrats Gun Control for Dummies, and Democrats
Why base gun-control legislation on the wildly dysfunctional terrorism watch list?
Jun 29, 2016 / Chase Madar
Elizabeth Warren Should Stay in the Senate Elizabeth Warren Should Stay in the Senate
Her agenda is fundamentally different from the one Hillary Clinton will pursue.
Jun 24, 2016 / Dean Baker