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New Deal Liberalism Lives On

New Deal Liberalism Lives On New Deal Liberalism Lives On

Don’t despair that a stalwart New Deal liberal is retiring; celebrate the arrival of a new generation of populist movements and the ascendant wing of the Democratic Party.

Sep 24, 2014 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Steven Salaita, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Academic Freedom

Steven Salaita, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Academic Freedom Steven Salaita, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Academic Freedom

Either neither of them have a place on college campuses, or both do. 

Sep 15, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg

Meet ‘the Elizabeth Warren Wing of the Democratic Party’

Meet ‘the Elizabeth Warren Wing of the Democratic Party’ Meet ‘the Elizabeth Warren Wing of the Democratic Party’

A new crop of progressive populists is winning primaries across the nation and challenging Clintonian orthodoxy.

Sep 9, 2014 / John Nichols

How the Left Is Revitalizing Itself

How the Left Is Revitalizing Itself How the Left Is Revitalizing Itself

There’s more collaboration between progressive groups—and more coordination among donors—than ever before.

Aug 13, 2014 / Feature / Gara LaMarche

Time to Stand Up and Fight for a More Perfect Union

Time to Stand Up and Fight for a More Perfect Union Time to Stand Up and Fight for a More Perfect Union

The irony of American politics is that the right is far weaker than it appears and the left far stronger than it asserts.

Jun 18, 2014 / Feature / Robert L. Borosage

Inside the Working Families Party’s Deal With Governor Cuomo

Inside the Working Families Party’s Deal With Governor Cuomo Inside the Working Families Party’s Deal With Governor Cuomo

Both the governor and the WFP went into the weekend needing something from the other. The governor walked away with what he wanted. The party got an IOU.

Jun 2, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

How Jerry Brown Got Californians to Raise Their Taxes and Save Their State

How Jerry Brown Got Californians to Raise Their Taxes and Save Their State How Jerry Brown Got Californians to Raise Their Taxes and Save Their State

He’s brought the state back from the brink—and is poised to easily win re-election.

May 21, 2014 / Feature / John Nichols

Silicon Valley Boosts a ‘Tech Groupie’ for Congress

Silicon Valley Boosts a ‘Tech Groupie’ for Congress Silicon Valley Boosts a ‘Tech Groupie’ for Congress

Major tech donors are investing in Ro Khanna. To get to Washington, he’ll have to push another Democrat out of the way.

May 21, 2014 / Feature / Ellen Cushing

Bernie Sanders Could Be the 2016 Democratic Candidate We’ve All Been Waiting For

Bernie Sanders Could Be the 2016 Democratic Candidate We’ve All Been Waiting For Bernie Sanders Could Be the 2016 Democratic Candidate We’ve All Been Waiting For

The Vermont senator has given progressives leverage and a platform, a potent combination.

May 13, 2014 / Tom Hayden

Bernie Sanders Is Thinking About Running for President

Bernie Sanders Is Thinking About Running for President Bernie Sanders Is Thinking About Running for President

But first he wants to check in with you.

Mar 18, 2014 / Feature / John Nichols

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