Dukakis and the Myth of Democratic Extremism Dukakis and the Myth of Democratic Extremism
Like Sisyphus, each generation of Democrats is forced to prove to pundits that finally, this time, they've really truly nominated a “moderate.” They’re always...
Oct 2, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein
Is Peter Beinart Right About a ‘New New Left’? Is Peter Beinart Right About a ‘New New Left’?
A major pundit argues that poll numbers showing young people’s disatisfaction with American capitalism portends a lurch in American politics to the left. Here’s what th...
Sep 19, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein
Samantha Power Sells Action in Syria to the Left Samantha Power Sells Action in Syria to the Left
The ambassador to the UN acknowledged that there are valid questions about military strikes, but her speech was short on convincing answers.
Sep 6, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter
Rage and Ruin: On the Black Panthers Rage and Ruin: On the Black Panthers
A new history of the party is too close to its subject, and misses the human drama.
Jun 5, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Steve Wasserman
Letter to ‘The Nation’ From a Young Radical Letter to ‘The Nation’ From a Young Radical
Liberalism—including much of what’s published in this magazine—seems well-intentioned but inadequate. The solution lies in the re-emergence of American radicalism...
May 22, 2013 / Feature / Bhaskar Sunkara
The Problem in New York Politics Is Big Money, Not Small Parties The Problem in New York Politics Is Big Money, Not Small Parties
Rather than limiting third parties' influence, Gov. Andrew Cuomo should work with them to take action on campaign finance reform.
May 9, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Why a Democratic Majority Is Not Demographic Inevitability (Part Three: The Fungibility of Fears) Why a Democratic Majority Is Not Demographic Inevitability (Part Three: The Fungibility of Fears)
Past predictions of progressive ascendancy have foundered on new mass fears no one could have predicted—or new mass fears conservative political entrepreneurs deliberately wo...
Mar 25, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein
Cuomo vs. Cuomo Cuomo vs. Cuomo
Can he make New York the “progressive capital of the nation”—by empowering Republicans?
Mar 20, 2013 / Feature / Eric Alterman
Right and Left in Democratic Politics: The Long View Right and Left in Democratic Politics: The Long View
The party has always harbored conservatives and sell-outs to big business and pro-austerity boosters. The point is not to deny them, but to beat them.
Mar 18, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein
Why Are Democrats So Defeatist? Why Are Democrats So Defeatist?
It’s because they are so beholden to their big-money contributors that they can’t fight the GOP even on issues that they know have overwhelming public support.
Mar 6, 2013 / Editorial / Ralph Nader