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The shadow of Bernie Sanders, with his hand raised, next to an American flag

Let Us Now Praise Bernie Sanders Let Us Now Praise Bernie Sanders

The progressive leader surely will be counted as one of this century’s most important political figures.

Apr 8, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

A trailer attached to a tent sits on the street near a hospital

Coronavirus Is a Dress Rehearsal for Climate Change Coronavirus Is a Dress Rehearsal for Climate Change

We can flatten the curve on climate change, too—but only by altering the balance of power in Washington.

Apr 8, 2020 / Ana María Archila, George Goehl, and Maurice Mitchell

An airport worker wears a face mask with a sticker of the Chinese flag

China Is Going to Be a Republican Wedge Issue China Is Going to Be a Republican Wedge Issue

While Trump is already using China as a scapegoat for his failures on Covid-19, progressives have their own reasons to push for a new foreign policy.

Apr 8, 2020 / Jeet Heer

An African American woman plays with her two children, one is a baby and the other is 10 years old.

I Never Felt Like a ‘Single’ Parent. Then the Coronavirus Hit. I Never Felt Like a ‘Single’ Parent. Then the Coronavirus Hit.

Unpartnered parents like me rely on support from other adults in our children’s lives. We need public health guidance that works for us.

Apr 8, 2020 / Dani McClain

President Donald Trump stands at a podium

6 Ways Trump Is Exploiting This Pandemic For Political Gain 6 Ways Trump Is Exploiting This Pandemic For Political Gain

As the rest of the world scrambles to alleviate the effects of the coronavirus, President Trump is using it to advance his agenda.

Apr 8, 2020 / Karen J. Greenberg

After This Pandemic Passes, America Must Reckon With Its National Security

After This Pandemic Passes, America Must Reckon With Its National Security After This Pandemic Passes, America Must Reckon With Its National Security

Not just with Trump’s performance, but with the profound failure of America’s domestic and foreign policies and priorities.

Apr 7, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

SCOTUS Just Set the Stage for Republicans to Steal the Election

SCOTUS Just Set the Stage for Republicans to Steal the Election SCOTUS Just Set the Stage for Republicans to Steal the Election

In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court blocked Wisconsin from extending the absentee voting deadline, disenfranchising thousands and creating a terrible precedent.

Apr 7, 2020 / Elie Mystal

When Centrists Sounded Like Bernie

When Centrists Sounded Like Bernie When Centrists Sounded Like Bernie

If the Democratic Party won’t listen to the left, it should at least listen to itself from 30 years ago.

Apr 7, 2020 / Ed Burmila

Biden Is a Problem for Democrats in Pennsylvania

Biden Is a Problem for Democrats in Pennsylvania Biden Is a Problem for Democrats in Pennsylvania

Activists are mobilized to win back this crucial swing state. But they’re not excited by Biden.

Apr 7, 2020 / Feature / Jeet Heer

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

Trump’s Crisis Mismanagement Trump’s Crisis Mismanagement

He's denying and blaming, lying and backtracking, and declaring victory as thousands are dying. Is that the American Way?

Apr 7, 2020 / Tom Tomorrow

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