Democrats

Ben Jealous in West Baltimore

Ben Jealous Shakes Up Maryland Politics Ben Jealous Shakes Up Maryland Politics

The former head of the NAACP is running for governor on a progressive platform that’s won endorsements from Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, and The Baltimore Sun.

Jun 25, 2018 / John Nichols

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on the campaign trail

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Fights the Power Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Fights the Power

The insurgent candidate from the Bronx is challenging Democrat Joseph Crowley with a scrappy grassroots campaign and a platform based on economic justice.  

Jun 22, 2018 / Raina Lipsitz

David Garcia’s Bid for Governor Is the Key to Turning Arizona Blue

David Garcia’s Bid for Governor Is the Key to Turning Arizona Blue David Garcia’s Bid for Governor Is the Key to Turning Arizona Blue

Like Stacey Abrams in Georgia, Garcia has the potential to turn out the rising electorate.

Jun 21, 2018 / Steve Phillips

Red Square in Moscow

Russiagate’s ‘Core Narrative’ Has Always Lacked Actual Evidence Russiagate’s ‘Core Narrative’ Has Always Lacked Actual Evidence

The unprecedented allegation that the Kremlin “attacked America” and “colluded” with its president in order to elect him is based on two documents devoid of facts or logic.

Jun 20, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

Donald Trump Owns Zero Tolerance

Donald Trump Owns Zero Tolerance Donald Trump Owns Zero Tolerance

But both Democrats and Republicans have criminalized immigration.

Jun 20, 2018 / The Nation

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Young Women of Color Are Running to Win Young Women of Color Are Running to Win

And they want to unseat these white male incumbents.

Jun 19, 2018 / Sean McElwee

Graduation Students

Americans Are Drowning in Student-Loan Debt. The US Should Forgive All of It. Americans Are Drowning in Student-Loan Debt. The US Should Forgive All of It.

No young person should be condemned to debt for pursuing the higher education or technical training that virtually everyone agrees is vital to this nation’s future.

Jun 19, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Yemen Saudi air strike Sanaa

Congress Must Act to Stop US Involvement in the Yemen War Congress Must Act to Stop US Involvement in the Yemen War

By partnering with conservatives to rein in presidential overreach, progressive advocates for peace are laying the groundwork for a sea change in US foreign policy.

Jun 18, 2018 / Feature / Rep. Ro Khanna

What It’s Like Inside a Border Patrol Facility Where Families Are Being Separated

What It’s Like Inside a Border Patrol Facility Where Families Are Being Separated What It’s Like Inside a Border Patrol Facility Where Families Are Being Separated

The Trump administration’s zero-tolerance policy has overwhelmed Ursula, where children sleep in cages, the lights never go off, and detainees are brought in 24 hours a day.

Jun 18, 2018 / Zoë Carpenter

Melanie Campbell speaks at podium

‘If You Want to Win, Get a Black Woman Candidate’: A Q&A With Melanie L. Campbell ‘If You Want to Win, Get a Black Woman Candidate’: A Q&A With Melanie L. Campbell

The Democrats need to get serious about supporting black women.

Jun 14, 2018 / Q&A / Safiya Charles

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