How Many Battalions Does the Left Have in New York State? How Many Battalions Does the Left Have in New York State?
After a disastrous showing in last week’s Democratic primary, the state's institutional left looks weak and inconsequential.
Jul 7, 2022 / Ross Barkan
30 Seconds of Sweet Liberal Relief From California’s Gavin Newsom 30 Seconds of Sweet Liberal Relief From California’s Gavin Newsom
Was his ad tweaking Florida’s Ron DeSantis the opening salvo of a 2024 presidential run? Or just a needed how-to for uninspiring Democratic leaders?
Jul 6, 2022 / Joan Walsh
It’s Been 12 Days Since “Roe” Was Revoked—and Biden Is Still MIA It’s Been 12 Days Since “Roe” Was Revoked—and Biden Is Still MIA
Instead of the political and moral leadership the moment demands, Biden has offered a politics of appeasement.
Jul 6, 2022 / Elie Mystal
The Victim Blaming of the Victorious Right The Victim Blaming of the Victorious Right
Having the Supreme Court on their side isn’t enough. Reactionaries also want you to stop fighting back.
Jul 5, 2022 / Jeet Heer
Joe Biden Is Not the Fighter America Needs Joe Biden Is Not the Fighter America Needs
The president loves the system far too much to fix it.
Jul 1, 2022 / Jeet Heer
Progressives Call on Voters to Stop Sending Millionaires to the Senate Progressives Call on Voters to Stop Sending Millionaires to the Senate
It’s the Democrats’ best hope in a midterm election year characterized by economic volatility and high inflation, says Senate hopeful Mandela Barnes.
Jun 27, 2022 / Editorial / John Nichols
Why Centrist Democrats Love Promoting Right-Wing Extremists Why Centrist Democrats Love Promoting Right-Wing Extremists
Having nothing of substance to offer, the party establishment thinks supporting Trumpists is a clever move. But they are playing with fire.
Jun 24, 2022 / Jeet Heer
America’s Lapdog Britain Moves to Extradite Julian Assange America’s Lapdog Britain Moves to Extradite Julian Assange
If President Biden really cared about press freedom, he would have canceled the extradition request months ago.
Jun 24, 2022 / Peter Oborne
Reviving the Bracero Program Is the Wrong Answer for Workers Reviving the Bracero Program Is the Wrong Answer for Workers
Not even Biden’s own Labor Department believes that the administration’s proposal to bring in more seasonal farm labor will improve working conditions.
Jun 23, 2022 / David Bacon
The Perils of Shaping a Recalcitrant World The Perils of Shaping a Recalcitrant World
Relying on military power to shape events in distant countries requires very deep pockets and infinite patience—neither of which we currently possess.
Jun 22, 2022 / Andrew J. Bacevich and Alex Jordan