The Left

Democrats: The Party of Pablum

Democrats: The Party of Pablum Democrats: The Party of Pablum

How else can we explain voters who chose Mitch McConnell senators and Elizabeth Warren policies?

Nov 11, 2014 / Feature / John Nichols

How the Democratic Party Lost Its Soul

How the Democratic Party Lost Its Soul How the Democratic Party Lost Its Soul

The trouble started when the party abandoned its working-class base.

Nov 11, 2014 / Feature / William Greider

What Would Bernie Do?

What Would Bernie Do? What Would Bernie Do?

It’s time to look past the Democratic Party for a truly progressive agenda.

Oct 23, 2014 / Blog / William Greider

Vanishing Act

Vanishing Act Vanishing Act

You’ve probably never heard of Martin J. Sklar. But you should have.

Oct 15, 2014 / Books & the Arts / James Livingston

New Deal Liberalism Lives On

New Deal Liberalism Lives On New Deal Liberalism Lives On

Don’t despair that a stalwart New Deal liberal is retiring; celebrate the arrival of a new generation of populist movements and the ascendant wing of the Democratic Party.

Sep 24, 2014 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Steven Salaita, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Academic Freedom

Steven Salaita, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Academic Freedom Steven Salaita, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Academic Freedom

Either neither of them have a place on college campuses, or both do. 

Sep 15, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg

Meet ‘the Elizabeth Warren Wing of the Democratic Party’

Meet ‘the Elizabeth Warren Wing of the Democratic Party’ Meet ‘the Elizabeth Warren Wing of the Democratic Party’

A new crop of progressive populists is winning primaries across the nation and challenging Clintonian orthodoxy.

Sep 9, 2014 / John Nichols

How the Left Is Revitalizing Itself

How the Left Is Revitalizing Itself How the Left Is Revitalizing Itself

There’s more collaboration between progressive groups—and more coordination among donors—than ever before.

Aug 13, 2014 / Feature / Gara LaMarche

Time to Stand Up and Fight for a More Perfect Union

Time to Stand Up and Fight for a More Perfect Union Time to Stand Up and Fight for a More Perfect Union

The irony of American politics is that the right is far weaker than it appears and the left far stronger than it asserts.

Jun 18, 2014 / Feature / Robert L. Borosage

Inside the Working Families Party’s Deal With Governor Cuomo

Inside the Working Families Party’s Deal With Governor Cuomo Inside the Working Families Party’s Deal With Governor Cuomo

Both the governor and the WFP went into the weekend needing something from the other. The governor walked away with what he wanted. The party got an IOU.

Jun 2, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

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