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January 25, 2022
Danielle Allen Is Running for Massachusetts Governor to Revive American Democracy
Can she convince the state’s voters to put her ideas into practice?
Serena Cho
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January 20, 2022
California Dems’ Big Moves on Health Care
Sasha Abramsky on politics, plus Ellen Schrecker on the ’60s.
Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
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January 13, 2022
Madison Cawthorn’s Incitement of Insurrection Should Knock Him Off the Ballot
The Republican representative’s words and deeds disqualify him from office under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
John Nichols
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January 7, 2022
Republicans Are on the Retreat in California
Shifting tides after the attempted recall vote show that voters are concerned more with policy than with rhetoric.
Sasha Abramsky
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January 3, 2022
“We Have It in Our Power to Begin the World Over Again”
Progressives can win the fight for democracy in 2022. To do so, they would do well to renew their acquaintance with Thomas Paine's wise message.
John Nichols
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December 28, 2021
These Progressives Fought the Good Fight in 2021—and Gave Us Hope for 2022
For a year that saw progress come slowly and presidential approval ratings decline, these progressives held the line, speaking truth to power, defending democracy, and showing up for the American people.
John Nichols
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December 21, 2021
A Sheriff for the People
Following her recent victory in New Orleans, Susan Hutson will become the first female Black sheriff in Louisiana history.
Tom Gogola
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December 16, 2021
Kshama Sawant: “We Won Because We Did Not Back Down”
Big business attempted to recall Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant, but the socialist fought back aggressively—and that made all the difference.
Jonathan Rosenblum
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December 15, 2021
Texas Is Winnable. Beto’s the Candidate to Do It.
A Beto gubernatorial win isn’t only very possible—it could permanently reshape the national political landscape.Steve Phillips
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December 14, 2021
Michelle Wu: Cities Must Lead for the Green New Deal
An interview with the newly elected mayor of Boston about building on the accomplishments of progressive pioneers and shaping a new politics at the municipal level.
John Nichols