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 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?
Activists at this year’s diverse and optimistic People’s Summit think so.
Jun 14, 2017 / Editorial / D.D. Guttenplan
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
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
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
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
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
But his new book is the antidote to Trumpism.
Jun 5, 2017 / Editorial / Joan Walsh