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Democracy Spring 2016

A Progressive 1-2 Punch to Fix the US Economy A Progressive 1-2 Punch to Fix the US Economy

A Roosevelt Institute report lays out a clear and compelling plan to curb corporate power and serve the public interest.

Apr 16, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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Letters From the April 29, 2019, Issue Letters From the April 29, 2019, Issue

The case against the liberal case…

Apr 15, 2019 / Letters / Our Readers

Beto Talks About the Costs of War

Beto Talks About the Costs of War Beto Talks About the Costs of War

Presidential contender O’Rourke says we have “completely forgotten” our constitutional responsibility to lawfully declare and end wars.

Apr 15, 2019 / Feature / John Nichols

Brian Hagedorn

A Sobering Signal From Wisconsin A Sobering Signal From Wisconsin

The loss of a critical court race that should have been an easy win for progressives provides a battleground-state warning for 2020.

Apr 12, 2019 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders in Miami

Bernie Sanders and Jeremy Corbyn Might Create a Revolution Bernie Sanders and Jeremy Corbyn Might Create a Revolution

Just as Reagan and Thatcher rose together, perhaps so too will Bernie Sanders and Jeremy Corbyn.

Apr 12, 2019 / Robert L. Borosage

UAW members outside the Nissan plant

The Presidential Candidates Should Debate Union Rights in Chattanooga The Presidential Candidates Should Debate Union Rights in Chattanooga

Members of UAW Local 42 want collective-bargaining rights at the Volkswagen plant. Where better to debate about labor rights, unions and the future of work?

Apr 11, 2019 / John Nichols

Anti-Trump protester's sign

How ‘Russiagate’ Has Reshaped American and Russian Public Opinion How ‘Russiagate’ Has Reshaped American and Russian Public Opinion

As a new study reveals growing distrust between the populations of the two countries, citizen diplomacy becomes all the more important.

Apr 11, 2019 / James Carden

Kirsten Gillibrand Isn’t Afraid of Anything

Kirsten Gillibrand Isn’t Afraid of Anything Kirsten Gillibrand Isn’t Afraid of Anything

The New York senator is a Medicare for All, Green New Deal progressive who wants to win over Trump’s voters. Can she convince Democrats to give her a shot?

Apr 11, 2019 / Feature / Joan Walsh

Trump at Colorado Rally

Our Crisis of Democracy Is Taking Center Stage in the 2020 Campaign Our Crisis of Democracy Is Taking Center Stage in the 2020 Campaign

Democratic candidates are staking out bold stances on progressive policies.

Apr 9, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Pete Buttigieg 2020

For Agonistic Respect on the Left For Agonistic Respect on the Left

More than ever, we must embrace the ability to be sharply critical without being destructive and hostile.

Apr 9, 2019 / Jeffrey C. Isaac

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