Why Are Democrats So Defeatist? Why Are Democrats So Defeatist?
It’s because they are so beholden to their big-money contributors that they can’t fight the GOP even on issues that they know have overwhelming public support.
Mar 6, 2013 / Editorial / Ralph Nader
The Missing Link in Obama’s Liberalism The Missing Link in Obama’s Liberalism
The president's inaugural address touched all the important bases, except one.
Feb 6, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman
Can the Rising Progressive Tide Lift All Ships? Can the Rising Progressive Tide Lift All Ships?
As the Republican party comes to terms with its own obsolescence, the forward-thinking coalition that elected Barack Obama must tackle economic inequality.
Jan 29, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Yes, He Can: Twenty Ways Obama Can Use Executive Power to Push a Progressive Agenda Yes, He Can: Twenty Ways Obama Can Use Executive Power to Push a Progressive Agenda
From Cuba to climate change to criminal justice, progressives must push the president to act—and forge a better future.
Jan 24, 2013 / Feature / The Editors
Readers Respond: How Should Obama Flex His Executive Muscle? Readers Respond: How Should Obama Flex His Executive Muscle?
Nation readers provided good ideas—and a bit of wariness—when asked how Obamas should use his presidential authority.
Jan 24, 2013 / Feature / The Editors
From Seneca Falls to Selma to Stonewall From Seneca Falls to Selma to Stonewall
President Obama’s symbolic recognition of minorities isn’t a substitute for policy, but it does matter.
Jan 23, 2013 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry
Why I Am A Liberal Why I Am A Liberal
It is liberals who have been at the forefront of struggles for freedom and liberty.
Jan 7, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein
Why Tom Harkin and a Handful of Other Progressives Opposed the Deal Why Tom Harkin and a Handful of Other Progressives Opposed the Deal
The proposed budget solution “does not generate the revenue necessary for the country to meet its needs.”
Jan 2, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
A Year to Begin the World Over Again A Year to Begin the World Over Again
It is time for progressives to renew the faith of Thomas Paine that we can yet “form the noblest purest constitution on the face of the earth.”
Jan 1, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
This Week: After Newtown. Plus: 2012’s Progressive Honor Roll This Week: After Newtown. Plus: 2012’s Progressive Honor Roll
Coverage of Newtown, the great Walmart walkout and 2012's most valuable progressives.
Dec 22, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel