Democrats

Kamala Harris 2020

Kamala Harris Has Been Here Before Kamala Harris Has Been Here Before

Her toughness, her political shrewdness, and her caution were evident from early on.

Jul 29, 2019 / Joan Walsh

Marie Newman Could Shape the Future of the Democratic Party

Marie Newman Could Shape the Future of the Democratic Party Marie Newman Could Shape the Future of the Democratic Party

The congressional candidate in Illinois is challenging incumbent Dan Lipinski’s betrayals—and her party’s conservative tendencies.

Jul 29, 2019 / Feature / Rebecca Grant

Mueller Has Provided Congress With Everything It Needs to Impeach Trump

Mueller Has Provided Congress With Everything It Needs to Impeach Trump Mueller Has Provided Congress With Everything It Needs to Impeach Trump

Now, Congress must act.

Jul 24, 2019 / John Nichols

Was Al Franken Railroaded?

Was Al Franken Railroaded? Was Al Franken Railroaded?

The evidence only partially exonerates the former senator, whose lack of contrition contributed to his downfall.

Jul 24, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Fight for 15

The Fight for $15 Has Created a Road Map for Change The Fight for $15 Has Created a Road Map for Change

The Raise the Wage Act is a winning issue for progressive candidates.

Jul 23, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Overlooked Difference Between Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren

The Overlooked Difference Between Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren The Overlooked Difference Between Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren

It’s their approach to party politics—not policy—that truly sets the progressive senators apart.

Jul 23, 2019 / Aidan Smith

Pramila Jayapal and Mark Pocan

Behind the Scenes of the House Democrats’ Twitter War Behind the Scenes of the House Democrats’ Twitter War

In an exclusive interview, Progressive Caucus co-chair Pramila Jayapal explains how she helped broker a truce among the warring factions of the party.

Jul 22, 2019 / Joan Walsh

Impeach Trump Rally

History Will Honor the Courageous 95 Who Proposed to Impeach a Racist President History Will Honor the Courageous 95 Who Proposed to Impeach a Racist President

It is absolutely appropriate for members of the US House to check and balance a president who employs xenophobic hatred to divide a nation.

Jul 19, 2019 / John Nichols

Democratic Debates

Every Pundit Urging Moderation Was Wrong in 2016, and They’re Wrong Now Every Pundit Urging Moderation Was Wrong in 2016, and They’re Wrong Now

The difference is that this time, progressives will not negotiate with hostage-takers.

Jul 19, 2019 / Elie Mystal

Pelosi Proves Triangulation Is Really Self-Strangulation

Pelosi Proves Triangulation Is Really Self-Strangulation Pelosi Proves Triangulation Is Really Self-Strangulation

It’s folly to seek a middle ground while fighting Trump.

Jul 19, 2019 / Jeet Heer

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