With a Shutdown Surrender, Democrats Left Millions of People Behind With a Shutdown Surrender, Democrats Left Millions of People Behind
Community health centers that serve millions are in serious danger.
Jan 23, 2018 / David Dayen
Why Democrats Need to Stand With Working Americans vs. Big Banks Why Democrats Need to Stand With Working Americans vs. Big Banks
Democrats should stop supporting a bill that would loosen the reins on Wall Street.
Jan 23, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Chances for a DACA Deal Won’t Be Better in February The Chances for a DACA Deal Won’t Be Better in February
Trump doesn’t want to help the Dreamers—and Democrats must face what that means.
Jan 23, 2018 / Joan Walsh
How the Right’s War on Unions Is Killing the Democratic Party How the Right’s War on Unions Is Killing the Democratic Party
“Right-to-work” laws have a measurable effect on voting patterns.
Jan 22, 2018 / Sean McElwee
What Happens When Women Fight Back What Happens When Women Fight Back
A year after Donald Trump’s inauguration—and the Women’s March that eclipsed it—women are the best hope to save the country—as long as we stay out of our own way.
Jan 19, 2018 / Joan Walsh
Democrats Are Repudiating FDR’s Precedent of Détente With Russia Democrats Are Repudiating FDR’s Precedent of Détente With Russia
By criminalizing alleged “contacts with the Kremlin”—and by demonizing Russia itself—today’s Democrats are becoming the party of the new and more perilous Cold War.
Jan 17, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
The Trump Effect Helps Democrats Pull Off a Surprise Win in Wisconsin The Trump Effect Helps Democrats Pull Off a Surprise Win in Wisconsin
In a district that backed Trump 55-38, Patty Schachtner sweeps to victory with a result that has shocked the state—and Governor Scott Walker.
Jan 17, 2018 / John Nichols
Republicans Are Trying to Dismantle the Backbone of US Immigration Policy Republicans Are Trying to Dismantle the Backbone of US Immigration Policy
For more than 50 years, family reunification has been a humane and compassionate part of our system.
Jan 16, 2018 / Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Will Our Endless Wars Fuel the Next Populist Revolt? Will Our Endless Wars Fuel the Next Populist Revolt?
The lives lost and money wasted are real. The only question is who has the courage to state that the emperor has no clothes.
Jan 16, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
In Elections, Every Small Group Can Make a Big Difference In Elections, Every Small Group Can Make a Big Difference
Need proof? Look at what 31st Swing Left did in Virginia.
Jan 12, 2018 / Feature / Joan Walsh