The Myth of Paul Ryan The Myth of Paul Ryan
It’s long past time for the political world to recognize that Ryan’s whole career, like Trump’s, is one big con.
Jul 5, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Meet Misty Snow: Grassroots Activist, Working-Class Progressive, Trans Woman, Democratic Nominee for the US Senate Meet Misty Snow: Grassroots Activist, Working-Class Progressive, Trans Woman, Democratic Nominee for the US Senate
A first-time candidate borrows a page from Bernie Sanders and gets nominated for the US Senate.
Jun 30, 2016 / John Nichols
You Tell Us—How Can Progressives Continue to Build a Political Revolution? You Tell Us—How Can Progressives Continue to Build a Political Revolution?
What are the key battles ahead?
Jun 30, 2016 / The Editors
The Other ‘Political Revolution’ Growing in Washington The Other ‘Political Revolution’ Growing in Washington
Black feminists have moved a big idea that is breaking up the Beltway’s neoliberal consensus.
Jun 28, 2016 / Dorian T. Warren
Beyond the Platform: Progressives Should Demand a Say in Presidential Appointments Beyond the Platform: Progressives Should Demand a Say in Presidential Appointments
In policy-making, implementation and enforcement matter. And this depends on whom the president appoints.
Jun 28, 2016 / Justin Talbot-Zorn and Meredy Talbot-Zorn
Neo-Nazis and Leftists Brawl in Sacramento Neo-Nazis and Leftists Brawl in Sacramento
Trump has unleashed demons on the land, and his demagoguery thrives on this kind of violent chaos.
Jun 27, 2016 / Sasha Abramsky
Bernie Has It Backward: He’ll Have More Leverage if He Endorses Clinton Bernie Has It Backward: He’ll Have More Leverage if He Endorses Clinton
And he needs to do it soon.
Jun 27, 2016 / Joan Walsh
Elizabeth Warren Should Stay in the Senate Elizabeth Warren Should Stay in the Senate
Her agenda is fundamentally different from the one Hillary Clinton will pursue.
Jun 24, 2016 / Dean Baker
Alan Grayson Says the House Sit-In for Gun Safety Is About More Than Terror Lists Alan Grayson Says the House Sit-In for Gun Safety Is About More Than Terror Lists
Reached on the floor of the House, Grayson disputed civil libertarians’ concerns about preventing people on the no-fly list from buying guns.
Jun 23, 2016 / Joshua Holland
Donald Trump Really Could Ban Muslims From Entering the Country Donald Trump Really Could Ban Muslims From Entering the Country
RoseAnn DeMoro on the People’s Summit, David Cole on lessons from the NRA, and Sasha Abramsky on Trump and Muslims.
Jun 23, 2016 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener