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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

Democrats Need to Break Their Cold War–Addled Impeachment Fever

Democrats Need to Break Their Cold War–Addled Impeachment Fever Democrats Need to Break Their Cold War–Addled Impeachment Fever

When liberals start rallying around John Bolton, you know something is off.

Jan 31, 2020 / Aaron Maté

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

The Republicans Have Now Begun the Trolling Phase of the Impeachment Trial

The Republicans Have Now Begun the Trolling Phase of the Impeachment Trial The Republicans Have Now Begun the Trolling Phase of the Impeachment Trial

The strategy will almost certainly help them win the impeachment battle—but may well sink them in the larger war.

Jan 30, 2020 / Elie Mystal

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 / Editorial / D.D. Guttenplan

Donald Trump’s ‘Defense’ Would Make the President a King

Donald Trump’s ‘Defense’ Would Make the President a King Donald Trump’s ‘Defense’ Would Make the President a King

The argument against impeachment by Trump’s team proposes a super-presidency—an unlimited and fully imperial leader—that could rarely if ever be checked and balanced.

Jan 29, 2020 / John Nichols

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

Bernie Sanders Is Rising on the Strength of His Anti-War Stance

Bernie Sanders Is Rising on the Strength of His Anti-War Stance Bernie Sanders Is Rising on the Strength of His Anti-War Stance

With Sanders rising in the polls since he ardently opposed war with Iran, Ro Khanna says, “Anti-war is not just good substance. It’s good politics.”

Jan 28, 2020 / John Nichols

Elizabeth Warren Got More Than an Endorsement From ‘The Des Moines Register’

Elizabeth Warren Got More Than an Endorsement From ‘The Des Moines Register’ Elizabeth Warren Got More Than an Endorsement From ‘The Des Moines Register’

The paper offered a theory for how to frame the campaign going forward: “[Warren’s] ideas aren’t radical. They are right.”

Jan 27, 2020 / John Nichols

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