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
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
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
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
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
We’re Owed an Apology We’re Owed an Apology
And we should be suspicious of any candidate who’s loath to give one.
Apr 9, 2019 / Column / Kai Wright
Bernie Sanders Is Making Union Solidarity an Essential Theme of the 2020 Campaign Bernie Sanders Is Making Union Solidarity an Essential Theme of the 2020 Campaign
The senator is rallying with labor and proposing to upend “right to work” laws.
Apr 8, 2019 / John Nichols
The Center-Left Wants to Pass the Baton, but What 2020 Candidate Will Take It? The Center-Left Wants to Pass the Baton, but What 2020 Candidate Will Take It?
The right person will understand one crucial thing that Barack Obama did not get.
Apr 8, 2019 / Robert L. Borosage
Meet the Grown-Ups Keeping Kids Out of Prison Meet the Grown-Ups Keeping Kids Out of Prison
The Youth Correctional Leaders for Justice will help guide towns, cities, and states on how to close youth prisons for good.
Apr 8, 2019 / Ross Barkan
An All-Female Ticket for 2020 An All-Female Ticket for 2020
Kamala Harris says she would consider a woman for vice president. So does Elizabeth Warren.
Apr 5, 2019 / John Nichols