Want to Rebuild the Left? Take Socialism Seriously Want to Rebuild the Left? Take Socialism Seriously
After three decades of neoliberal economic policies and the staggering inequality they have produced, we are witnessing a rebirth of socialist ideals.
Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Kshama Sawant
Productive Democracy Productive Democracy
It’s time to embrace a new egalitarian politics.
Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Joel Rogers
Reclaiming Socialism Reclaiming Socialism
While honoring the legacy of American communists, a new generation of radicals has chosen to organize under the “socialist” banner.
Mar 23, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Bhaskar Sunkara
Why Are Liberal Democracies So Bad at Creating Economic Equality? Why Are Liberal Democracies So Bad at Creating Economic Equality?
The “Third Wave” of democracy in the Global South went hand in hand with the spread of policies that hobbled the fight for greater economic equality from the outset.
Mar 23, 2015 / Feature / Walden Bello
Bold Progressive Donna Edwards Enters Key Senate Race Bold Progressive Donna Edwards Enters Key Senate Race
The Maryland congresswoman who led the way in opposing Citizens United bids for the newly open seat.
Mar 12, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols
But Is Hillary Ready for Us? But Is Hillary Ready for Us?
Hillary now claims she’ll implement progressive economic policies—but Bill said the same in 1992.
Mar 10, 2015 / Blog / William Greider
Robert Reich Says Elizabeth Warren Should Challenge Hillary Clinton Robert Reich Says Elizabeth Warren Should Challenge Hillary Clinton
Former Bill Clinton cabinet member calls for “a tough primary challenger.”
Mar 6, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols
Working Families Party Urges Elizabeth Warren to Enter 2016 Race Working Families Party Urges Elizabeth Warren to Enter 2016 Race
Labor-allied party in New York joins national push for a Warren challenge to Hillary Clinton.
Feb 9, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols
Elizabeth Warren Insists She’s Not Running for President. These Activists Are Trying to Change Her Mind. Elizabeth Warren Insists She’s Not Running for President. These Activists Are Trying to Change Her Mind.
But would a Warren campaign help—or hurt—the causes she cares most about?
Feb 4, 2015 / Feature / George Zornick
A Staggeringly Lopsided Economic Recovery A Staggeringly Lopsided Economic Recovery
The 1 percent has captured the majority of gains since the Great Recession in most states.
Jan 26, 2015 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter