Lobbying

Why Trump’s Con Can’t Last Forever

Why Trump’s Con Can’t Last Forever Why Trump’s Con Can’t Last Forever

Trump has shown himself a master at populist stunts, but it won’t be long before working people catch on to his game. 

Jan 24, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

David Brock

The Poisonous Politics of David Brock The Poisonous Politics of David Brock

Can Democrats resist his Faustian bargain?

Jan 19, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage

Students protest low wages.

3 Steps for Progressive Resistance and Rebuilding as the Trump Era Launches 3 Steps for Progressive Resistance and Rebuilding as the Trump Era Launches

Ultimately, the party’s fortunes will depend on recruiting a new generation of progressive leaders who can harness the power of social movements and drive it into electoral politic...

Jan 3, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Minimum Wage Rally

How to Mount a Progressive Resistance How to Mount a Progressive Resistance

Opposition to Trump will come—not only in the streets but also from leaders in states and cities who are intent on making America better.

Dec 13, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Trump Supporters California

Struggling White Voters Who Helped Elect Trump Are Headed for Some Serious Pain Struggling White Voters Who Helped Elect Trump Are Headed for Some Serious Pain

A lot of low-income voters believed Trump when he promised to make America great. They’re in for a rude awakening.

Nov 22, 2016 / Joshua Holland

Mike Pompeo

The Koch Brothers’ Favorite Congressman Will Be in Charge of the CIA The Koch Brothers’ Favorite Congressman Will Be in Charge of the CIA

Mike Pompeo is an extremist who stokes fears of Muslims and talks of executing Edward Snowden.

Nov 18, 2016 / John Nichols

We Must Transform the Democratic Party

We Must Transform the Democratic Party We Must Transform the Democratic Party

It’s time to abandon, once and for all, the party’s corporate centrism and addiction to big-dollar fund-raising.

Nov 15, 2016 / Feature / John Nichols

Russ Feingold Wisconsin

The Billionaire Class Is Terrified That Russ Feingold Will Return to the Senate The Billionaire Class Is Terrified That Russ Feingold Will Return to the Senate

The very rich are spending very heavily to prevent the return of a very serious reformer to the Senate.

Oct 27, 2016 / John Nichols

AT&T’s Plan to Control Media Won’t Let Freedom Ring

AT&T’s Plan to Control Media Won’t Let Freedom Ring AT&T’s Plan to Control Media Won’t Let Freedom Ring

The company’s mega-merger with Time Warner would erode equity in media. Don’t let its fake interest in racial justice make you think differently.

Oct 26, 2016 / Malkia Devich-Cyril

Hillary Clinton CAP

Why Is the Foreign Policy Establishment Spoiling for More War? Look at Their Donors. Why Is the Foreign Policy Establishment Spoiling for More War? Look at Their Donors.

War is first and foremost a profitable racket.

Oct 25, 2016 / Dennis Kucinich

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