Democrats

Capitol building

The Party of White Grievance Has Never Cared About Democracy The Party of White Grievance Has Never Cared About Democracy

From the Democrats of the Civil War era to the Republicans of the Trump years, the white party has always posed the greatest threat to our political system.

May 26, 2021 / Steve Phillips

Voting booths

Can Democrats Beat the Odds in 2022? Can Democrats Beat the Odds in 2022?

One big donor is banking on President Biden’s recovery efforts to preserve the Democrats’ majority in the 2022 midterms.

May 25, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

President Joe Biden

More Than 500 of the Staffers Who Got Biden Elected Demand That He Defend Palestinian Rights More Than 500 of the Staffers Who Got Biden Elected Demand That He Defend Palestinian Rights

Former Biden campaign and DNC workers demand “concrete steps to end the occupation in pursuit of justice, peace, and self-determination for Palestinians.”

May 25, 2021 / John Nichols

Pro-choice rally in Washington, DC

Democrats Must Take Charge of the Debate About Abortion Democrats Must Take Charge of the Debate About Abortion

The danger of allowing right-wing extremists to silence the pro-choice majority is becoming clearer than ever.

May 25, 2021 / Ilyse Hogue and Ellie Langford

Israel tank

Israel’s Military, Made in the USA Israel’s Military, Made in the USA

US aid fuels the Israeli military. Could it also become a point of leverage for peace?

May 21, 2021 / Salih Booker and William D. Hartung

California Governor Newsom Unveils His Economic Recovery Package For The State

The Blue Welfare State The Blue Welfare State

With its new budget proposal, California could be poised to go down the social-democratic route taken by most Western democracies three-quarters of a century ago.

May 21, 2021 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky

Decrying Netanyahu’s ‘Racist Nationalism,’ Bernie Tells the Senate, ‘Palestinian Lives Matter’

Decrying Netanyahu’s ‘Racist Nationalism,’ Bernie Tells the Senate, ‘Palestinian Lives Matter’ Decrying Netanyahu’s ‘Racist Nationalism,’ Bernie Tells the Senate, ‘Palestinian Lives Matter’

As the UN describes Gaza as “hell on Earth,” Sanders seeks to prohibit the transfer of $735 million in new US bombs and munitions to Israel.

May 20, 2021 / John Nichols

Biden Pentagon

Foreign Wars Will Jeopardize Biden’s Rescue Plans Foreign Wars Will Jeopardize Biden’s Rescue Plans

Biden needs to learn from LBJ’s mistakes: Progressive domestic policy and hawkish foreign policy can’t coexist.

May 20, 2021 / Andrew J. Bacevich

Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib hosted a press conference on travel restrictions to Palestine and Israel.

AIPAC Targets Ilhan Omar AIPAC Targets Ilhan Omar

The pro-Israel lobbying group is running ads associating the Minnesota representative with Hamas.

May 19, 2021 / Aída Chávez

DA Larry Krasner

The Police Union Failed Miserably in Its Attempt to Beat Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner The Police Union Failed Miserably in Its Attempt to Beat Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner

Across the country, police unions are trying to defeat progressive reformers. Tuesday’s hotly contested election shows voters remain committed to changing an unjust system.

May 19, 2021 / John Nichols

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