Why the Ideas Primary Matters Why the Ideas Primary Matters
What’s important now is to hold the media accountable for reporting on the substance of the ideas fairly, not simply on the glitz and gossip of the campaigns.
Jan 8, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Lee Carter’s Campaign for Labor Rights in Virginia Is Important for All Working Americans Lee Carter’s Campaign for Labor Rights in Virginia Is Important for All Working Americans
His fight against “right-to-work” should inspire more Democrats to challenge the atrocious Taft-Hartley law.
Jan 7, 2019 / John Nichols
‘They’re Gonna Rock It’: The First Day Native Women Served on Capitol Hill ‘They’re Gonna Rock It’: The First Day Native Women Served on Capitol Hill
One of the most joyous Native parties of the century was held in a DC Hyatt on Thursday.
Jan 7, 2019 / Julian Brave NoiseCat
Thanks to Rashida Tlaib, Palestinians Finally Have a Voice in Washington Thanks to Rashida Tlaib, Palestinians Finally Have a Voice in Washington
The first Palestinian woman elected to Congress is unapologetic and proud of the community she represents.
Jan 7, 2019 / Hanna Alshaikh
Democrats Must Slam the Revolving Door Shut Democrats Must Slam the Revolving Door Shut
Former members of Congress are already migrating like geese from Capitol Hill to K Street.
Jan 4, 2019 / George Zornick
Jeff Merkley Proposes a Radical Fix for What Ails America: Actual Democracy Jeff Merkley Proposes a Radical Fix for What Ails America: Actual Democracy
The senator and 2020 presidential prospect outlines a comprehensive plan to ensure that voters—not economic and political elites—will shape America’s future.
Jan 4, 2019 / John Nichols
Rashida Tlaib Calls for Taking Immediate Steps Toward Impeachment on Her First Day in Congress Rashida Tlaib Calls for Taking Immediate Steps Toward Impeachment on Her First Day in Congress
The Michigan Democrat declares: “Each passing day brings more pain for the people most directly hurt by this president.”
Jan 3, 2019 / John Nichols
After a Century of Delays, the Senate Finally Votes to Outlaw Lynching After a Century of Delays, the Senate Finally Votes to Outlaw Lynching
Congress is finally reckoning with America’s legacy of racism—now it’s time to face our present.
Jan 2, 2019 / Peter Dreier
’Tis the Season to Renew and Expand the US Postal Service ’Tis the Season to Renew and Expand the US Postal Service
Threatened by Trump and the GOP with privatization schemes, the postal service is a treasure than must be saved.
Dec 28, 2018 / John Nichols
The ‘Adults’ in the Room Are the Problem The ‘Adults’ in the Room Are the Problem
Maybe it’s time to think of them as the tools of a military-industrial-congressional complex that continues to serve up endless war.
Dec 27, 2018 / Danny Sjursen