Should the Democratic Party Be Added to the Endangered-Species List? Should the Democratic Party Be Added to the Endangered-Species List?
The Bernie-Hillary face-off has exposed how far the party has drifted from its working-class base—and how angry that base still is at the betrayal.
Jul 12, 2016 / Naked Democracy / William Greider
The Most Progressive Democratic Platform Ever The Most Progressive Democratic Platform Ever
The “political revolution” Sanders helped to build hasn’t been won yet, but there has been real progress.
Jul 12, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Bernie Sanders Is Really, Really Determined to Stop Trump Bernie Sanders Is Really, Really Determined to Stop Trump
The insurgent, who on Tuesday endorsed Hillary Clinton, has left no doubt about which side he is on when it comes to preventing a right-wing Republican presidency.
Jul 11, 2016 / John Nichols
Democrats Unite on Voting Rights Democrats Unite on Voting Rights
The 2016 Democratic platform has the strongest language on voting rights in the party’s history.
Jul 11, 2016 / Ari Berman
Pramila Jayapal for Congress Pramila Jayapal for Congress
A smart organizer and a bold champion of progressive values, Jayapal will help transform Congress.
Jul 11, 2016 / no-paywall / The Editors
Democrats Toughen Trade Stance—but Reject Formal Opposition to the TPP Democrats Toughen Trade Stance—but Reject Formal Opposition to the TPP
By leaving the party’s position in doubt, Democrats have created an opening for Trump.
Jul 10, 2016 / John Nichols
Democrats Are Not Speaking Loudly Enough to Be Heard in Rural America Democrats Are Not Speaking Loudly Enough to Be Heard in Rural America
The party platform is not aggressive enough in reaching out to voters who could be won over.
Jul 8, 2016 / John Nichols
When Should Bernie Sanders Endorse Hillary Clinton? Not Yet When Should Bernie Sanders Endorse Hillary Clinton? Not Yet
Sanders is extracting meaningful and necessary concessions from the party establishment.
Jul 6, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
The Pro-Choice Movement Is Finally Winning! The Pro-Choice Movement Is Finally Winning!
A new generation of activists have started talking about abortion as a normal event in women’s lives—and that’s made a huge difference.
Jul 6, 2016 / Katha Pollitt
President Obama’s Progressive Mentor Abner Mikva Leaves a Legacy of Battling for Social Justice President Obama’s Progressive Mentor Abner Mikva Leaves a Legacy of Battling for Social Justice
Mikva was a political reformer and champion of civil rights and civil liberties who inspired generations of liberals in Illinois and across the nation.
Jul 5, 2016 / John Nichols