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Cynthia Nixon at St. Paul & St. Andrew Methodist Church

Cynthia Nixon’s Platform Aligns With Democratic Socialist Principles, and With the Future Cynthia Nixon’s Platform Aligns With Democratic Socialist Principles, and With the Future

Democrats must recognize that radical social and economic changes demand a new politics.

Jul 11, 2018 / John Nichols

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Progressive Insurgents Are Propelling Democrats Into the Future Progressive Insurgents Are Propelling Democrats Into the Future

Democrats would be wise to embrace the passion that progressive insurgents are bringing to the fight. 

Jul 10, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Barbara Lee at Netroots Nation

Barbara Lee Would Make an Excellent Leader of House Democrats Barbara Lee Would Make an Excellent Leader of House Democrats

The anti-war congresswoman could take the Democratic Party in a new direction. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez agrees. 

Jul 6, 2018 / John Nichols

What the Media Got Wrong About Ocasio-Cortez’s Triumph

What the Media Got Wrong About Ocasio-Cortez’s Triumph What the Media Got Wrong About Ocasio-Cortez’s Triumph

The focus on her identity obscured the democratic socialist nature of her campaign—which put the lie to claims that the Sanders insurgency is “flailing.”

Jul 3, 2018 / The Nation

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The Supreme Court’s Five ‘Black-Robed Rulers’ The Supreme Court’s Five ‘Black-Robed Rulers’

In a time of deep polarization, the lawless majority of the Court has chosen to side with the powerful few against the vast majority.

Jul 3, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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What if the Left Wins: A Q&A With George Goehl What if the Left Wins: A Q&A With George Goehl

The director of People’s Action tells The Nation how organizations can help progressive politicians advance a left agenda.

Jul 3, 2018 / Q&A / Joseph Hogan

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Zero Tolerance for Internment Camps Zero Tolerance for Internment Camps

When the Supreme Court becomes Trump’s tool, it falls to us to protect our Constitution.

Jun 29, 2018 / Linda Sarsour

The Right Abandoned Civility a Long Time Ago

The Right Abandoned Civility a Long Time Ago The Right Abandoned Civility a Long Time Ago

So why is it always the left that’s being told to pipe down?

Jun 29, 2018 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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Ben Jealous Is Ready to Make Maryland America’s Laboratory of Democracy Ben Jealous Is Ready to Make Maryland America’s Laboratory of Democracy

The former NAACP head’s big win in a key gubernatorial primary sets him up as a Democrat who can run and win with a bold progressive vision.

Jun 29, 2018 / John Nichols

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We’re Going to Abolish ICE We’re Going to Abolish ICE

It’s just the beginning, but candidates across the country are starting to step up.

Jun 28, 2018 / Sean McElwee

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