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Bernie Sanders and Tom Perez

The Unity Tour Was Kind of a Mess—and That’s OK The Unity Tour Was Kind of a Mess—and That’s OK

The party is still divided on policy and politics—but a full airing of differences is healthy.

Apr 24, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Dylan Parker

The Next Generation of Democratic Socialists Has Started Winning Local Elections The Next Generation of Democratic Socialists Has Started Winning Local Elections

Campaigning for economic and social justice, they are winning municipal races in states like Illinois and Georgia.

Apr 20, 2017 / John Nichols

Obama From the Rearview Mirror

Obama From the Rearview Mirror Obama From the Rearview Mirror

The former president didn’t lose the argument with the right; he chose not to wage it.

Apr 20, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Robert L. Borosage

People protest after Russian hacking allegations.

Why the New Cold War Is More Dangerous Than the Preceding One Why the New Cold War Is More Dangerous Than the Preceding One

Questionable but orthodox Cold War narratives make actual war with Russia more likely than during its 40-year predecessor.

Apr 19, 2017 / Audio / Stephen F. Cohen

Jon Ossoff’s Campaign Is an Expensive Sideshow

Jon Ossoff’s Campaign Is an Expensive Sideshow Jon Ossoff’s Campaign Is an Expensive Sideshow

The 30-year-old Democrat raised a ton of money and came close to 50 percent—but his near miss has few implications for the party nationwide.

Apr 19, 2017 / D.D. Guttenplan

At Resistance School, Trump-Era Activists Learn To Get Down to the Roots of Things

At Resistance School, Trump-Era Activists Learn To Get Down to the Roots of Things At Resistance School, Trump-Era Activists Learn To Get Down to the Roots of Things

Only by learning how to communicate our values can we plausibly enact them in the world.

Apr 18, 2017 / Sophia Sadinsky

Murray NIH Tour

Why Slashing the NIH Budget Is Indefensible Why Slashing the NIH Budget Is Indefensible

We can’t afford to defund the vital efforts that could help solve some of our greatest challenges, from cancer to climate change.

Apr 18, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Trump Tax Protest - OC

120,000 Americans Demanded Trump’s Taxes This Weekend, Organizers Say 120,000 Americans Demanded Trump’s Taxes This Weekend, Organizers Say

Trump’s refusal to release his tax returns was his biggest violation of norms of conduct for presidential candidates—and most Americans are still mad.

Apr 17, 2017 / Joshua Holland

Tom Frank: Would Bernie Have Been Able to Beat Trump? Hell Yes!

Tom Frank: Would Bernie Have Been Able to Beat Trump? Hell Yes! Tom Frank: Would Bernie Have Been Able to Beat Trump? Hell Yes!

Plus: Amy Wilentz on Ivanka and Jared; Ari Berman on voting rights under Justice Neil Gorsuch.

Apr 13, 2017 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

‘Thought Leaders’ and the Plutocrats Who Love Them

‘Thought Leaders’ and the Plutocrats Who Love Them ‘Thought Leaders’ and the Plutocrats Who Love Them

The wealthy have taken over intellectual culture, and it’s devastating progressive politics.

Apr 12, 2017 / Column / Eric Alterman

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