This Washington State Ballot Measure Fights for Both Jobs and Climate Justice This Washington State Ballot Measure Fights for Both Jobs and Climate Justice
Initiative 1631 would put a carbon fee on big polluters, using the revenue to invest in clean energy and protections for workers in fossil-fuel industries.
Jul 20, 2018 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
What Happens When Political Candidates Say #MeToo What Happens When Political Candidates Say #MeToo
A number of women on the campaign trail are sharing personal stories of harassment and assault.
Jul 17, 2018 / Katie Way
Left Politics Can Win All Over the Country Left Politics Can Win All Over the Country
Democrats need to learn what the Republicans have understood for decades: that to win, the party needs a message that embraces the passions, values, and agenda of grassroots leader...
Jul 13, 2018 / Mike Lux
Cynthia Nixon’s Platform Aligns With Democratic Socialist Principles, and With the Future Cynthia Nixon’s Platform Aligns With Democratic Socialist Principles, and With the Future
Democrats must recognize that radical social and economic changes demand a new politics.
Jul 11, 2018 / John Nichols
Progressive Insurgents Are Propelling Democrats Into the Future Progressive Insurgents Are Propelling Democrats Into the Future
Democrats would be wise to embrace the passion that progressive insurgents are bringing to the fight.
Jul 10, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Letters From the July 30-August 6, 2018, Issue Letters From the July 30-August 6, 2018, Issue
Shine that spotlight… Governor Miranda?… The never-Trump canard… Where are the women?…
Jul 5, 2018 / Letters / Our Readers
Will Red-State Protests Spark Electoral Change? Will Red-State Protests Spark Electoral Change?
After nearly a decade of Republican anti-tax “experiments,” voters appear fed up with being the guinea pigs.
Jul 5, 2018 / Feature / Bryce Covert
What the Media Got Wrong About Ocasio-Cortez’s Triumph What the Media Got Wrong About Ocasio-Cortez’s Triumph
The focus on her identity obscured the democratic socialist nature of her campaign—which put the lie to claims that the Sanders insurgency is “flailing.”
Jul 3, 2018 / Editorial / The Nation
What if the Left Wins: A Q&A With George Goehl What if the Left Wins: A Q&A With George Goehl
The director of People’s Action tells The Nation how organizations can help progressive politicians advance a left agenda.
Jul 3, 2018 / Q&A / Joseph Hogan
Ben Jealous Is Ready to Make Maryland America’s Laboratory of Democracy Ben Jealous Is Ready to Make Maryland America’s Laboratory of Democracy
The former NAACP head’s big win in a key gubernatorial primary sets him up as a Democrat who can run and win with a bold progressive vision.
Jun 29, 2018 / John Nichols