The Left

A Progressive Electoral Wave Is Sweeping the Country

A Progressive Electoral Wave Is Sweeping the Country A Progressive Electoral Wave Is Sweeping the Country

The Trump-obsessed big media are mostly ignoring it, but Bernie-inspired activists are winning across the country—including in districts that went for Trump in 2016. 

Jun 15, 2017 / Feature / John Nichols

Tom Perriello

Tom Perriello Pushed Ralph Northam Left, but Came Up Short Tom Perriello Pushed Ralph Northam Left, but Came Up Short

Progressive insurgents should take note of what worked for Perriello—and what didn’t. 

Jun 14, 2017 / George Zornick

Is Vladimir Putin the Number 1 Threat to America or Its Security Partner in Waiting? Is Vladimir Putin the Number 1 Threat to America or Its Security Partner in Waiting?

Russia’s leader may be the most vilified foreign leader in recent US history, but until now Americans have never had an opportunity to see, hear and evaluate him for themselves.

Jun 14, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen

Can Berniecrats Reclaim the Democratic Party?

Can Berniecrats Reclaim the Democratic Party? Can Berniecrats Reclaim the Democratic Party?

Activists at this year’s diverse and optimistic People’s Summit think so.

Jun 14, 2017 / Editorial / D.D. Guttenplan

Mitch McConnell Judges

The GOP Is Working Stealthily to Shred Health and Financial Protections for Ordinary Americans The GOP Is Working Stealthily to Shred Health and Financial Protections for Ordinary Americans

It will take massive citizen mobilization to stop big parts of this abomination from coming into law.

Jun 13, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Republican Town Hall Protest

Lack of Empathy Is Not the Problem Lack of Empathy Is Not the Problem

Progressives want education, health care, and housing for everyone. And we’re the close-minded ones?

Jun 9, 2017 / Katha Pollitt

jeremy corbyn rally

Bernie Sanders Is Super Excited About Jeremy Corbyn’s Anti-Austerity Campaign Bernie Sanders Is Super Excited About Jeremy Corbyn’s Anti-Austerity Campaign

You should be too.

Jun 7, 2017 / John Nichols

Trumpcare Protest

Time for Democrats to Unite Around Medicare for All Time for Democrats to Unite Around Medicare for All

Progressives must drive the debate to the point that Medicare for all is seen not as impossible, but inevitable.

Jun 6, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Way Forward in France

The Way Forward in France The Way Forward in France

This week’s legislative elections offer an opportunity to steer President Emmanuel Macron in the direction of justice and away from a moneyed autocracy.

Jun 5, 2017 / Jesse McCarthy

Al Franken Is Not Running for President

Al Franken Is Not Running for President Al Franken Is Not Running for President

But his new book is the antidote to Trumpism.

Jun 5, 2017 / Editorial / Joan Walsh

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