Democrats Are Fighting Among Themselves, and That’s Okay Democrats Are Fighting Among Themselves, and That’s Okay
When parties are in the wilderness, they need a healthy debate about ideals.
Aug 11, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage
How Do I Contain My Rage at the Patriarchy? How Do I Contain My Rage at the Patriarchy?
Another reader asks about love in a time of organizing.
Aug 11, 2017 / Liza Featherstone
A Conspiracy Theory About Scaramucci A Conspiracy Theory About Scaramucci
It all worked precisely according to plan. This guy Scaramucci was played for a chump. They wanted him there for a week at the most To show there are people more vulgar than Trump.
Aug 10, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Trump Has Declared a Culture War—This Is How to Fight Back Trump Has Declared a Culture War—This Is How to Fight Back
Democrats must not compromise on fundamental principles.
Aug 10, 2017 / Column / Laila Lalami
The World of Cable News Is Trump’s Reality The World of Cable News Is Trump’s Reality
It’s not just the president’s tweets that are plagiarized from stupid arguments on Fox News, it’s his policy proposals too.
Aug 10, 2017 / Column / Eric Alterman
At DSA’s Convention, Longtime Members Find Themselves in a Sea of Energetic New Faces At DSA’s Convention, Longtime Members Find Themselves in a Sea of Energetic New Faces
And they can’t believe how popular democratic socialism has become.
Aug 9, 2017 / Jesse A. Myerson
Venezuela May Be on the Brink of Civil War Venezuela May Be on the Brink of Civil War
The international left should do everything in its power to prevent it; we must support a negotiated solution.
Aug 9, 2017 / Gabriel Hetland
Have Neocons Hijacked Trump’s Foreign Policy? Have Neocons Hijacked Trump’s Foreign Policy?
War hawks are wrestling with “America First” nationalists for control of the administration’s international agenda. After a series of remarks by Mike Pence, one camp seem...
Aug 9, 2017 / James Carden
George McGovern’s Alternative Path for the Democratic Party George McGovern’s Alternative Path for the Democratic Party
His populism and internationalism provide an excellent foundation for a badly needed new approach by the American left.
Aug 8, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Ryan Cooper
America Has a Long and Storied Socialist Tradition. DSA Is Reviving It. America Has a Long and Storied Socialist Tradition. DSA Is Reviving It.
The organization’s membership has tripled, and new polling suggests that 37 percent of American adults now prefer socialism to capitalism.
Aug 7, 2017 / John Nichols