The 2017 Progressive Honor Roll The 2017 Progressive Honor Roll
Resistance was the watchword this year. These honorees not only refused to go backward; they challenged old orthodoxies.
Dec 20, 2017 / Feature / John Nichols
The Amtrak Tragedy Has Roots in the Swamp The Amtrak Tragedy Has Roots in the Swamp
Lack of regulatory will leaves three passengers dead and a rail-safety system years behind schedule.
Dec 20, 2017 / Gregg Levine
Socialism Comes to Iowa Socialism Comes to Iowa
An unusual coalition may be a template for the growing American left.
Dec 20, 2017 / Nicolás Medina Mora and Rebecca Zweig
Maxine Waters Connects the Dots on Trump, Deutsche Bank, and Russia Maxine Waters Connects the Dots on Trump, Deutsche Bank, and Russia
Special counsel Mueller’s bank subpoenas could shed light on Trump associates’ ties to Russian money laundering.
Dec 19, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss
How to Make Lawmakers Rue the Day They Voted for This Scam of a Tax Bill How to Make Lawmakers Rue the Day They Voted for This Scam of a Tax Bill
We can use this bill as a catalyst for the next wave of tax-fairness and economic-justice organizing.
Dec 19, 2017 / Sarah Anderson and Chuck Collins
Support the Dreamers Risking Deportation to Make Congress Take Action Support the Dreamers Risking Deportation to Make Congress Take Action
You can also call your senators to demand that they reject the GOP tax bill.
Dec 19, 2017 / NationAction
The Republican Plan Isn’t Just About Taxes—It’s About Shredding the Safety Net The Republican Plan Isn’t Just About Taxes—It’s About Shredding the Safety Net
After passing a deficit-exploding tax giveaway, Republicans will use the deficit as an excuse to cut vital programs that help people make ends meet.
Dec 19, 2017 / Greg Kaufmann
#MeToo Has Debunked the ‘Lean In’ Philosophy #MeToo Has Debunked the ‘Lean In’ Philosophy
Women shouldn’t have to change themselves to succeed at their jobs—not to mention, it doesn’t work.
Dec 19, 2017 / Sarah M. Seltzer
The Left Helped Jones Defeat Moore. It Could Help More Democrats in 2018. The Left Helped Jones Defeat Moore. It Could Help More Democrats in 2018.
The Democrats must work harder to build grassroots infrastructure and offer voters a bolder vision proudly based on progressive values.
Dec 19, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Do You Trust Your Boss to ‘Share’ Your Tips? Do You Trust Your Boss to ‘Share’ Your Tips?
The Department of Labor wants to make it legal for employers to take away workers’ tips.
Dec 19, 2017 / Michelle Chen