The Battle for Congress The Battle for Congress
Even if Obama wins, he won’t be able to accomplish much if progressives don’t do well in legislative races. Here are ten worthy contenders.
Sep 26, 2012 / Feature / John Nichols
The Blue-State Strategy for Progressive Renewal The Blue-State Strategy for Progressive Renewal
Democrats have a rich opportunity to push electoral reform at the state level.
Sep 26, 2012 / Feature / Steven Hill
Why Progressives Should Vote for Obama Why Progressives Should Vote for Obama
President Obama and the Democrats are not the “lesser of two evils.” On the contrary, they are the far superior—and more progressive—choice in 2012.
Sep 18, 2012 / Blog / Timothy Patrick McCarthy
Occupy, After Occupy Occupy, After Occupy
One year after Occupy Wall Street first shook the world, what lies ahead for the movement?
Sep 5, 2012 / Feature / Nathan Schneider
Still Dreaming Ted Kennedy’s Dream Still Dreaming Ted Kennedy’s Dream
The DNC is electrified by a speaker who was not there, but who crushed Mitt Romney in a debate.
Sep 5, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
A People’s Platform for the Democratic Party A People’s Platform for the Democratic Party
Three cheers for the full embrace of LGBT rights! Here are six more progressive planks for Democrats.
Aug 8, 2012 / Editorial / The Editors
Battleground 2012: Can Obama Win North Carolina Again? Battleground 2012: Can Obama Win North Carolina Again?
In this crucial swing state, organizers are betting that a strong grassroots ground game can defeat Romney’s Super PAC cash.
Aug 8, 2012 / Feature / Ari Berman
How to Launch a Mass Movement for Economic Justice How to Launch a Mass Movement for Economic Justice
Progressive leaders are rolling out a bold plan to push Washington off the austerity path. But can they deliver?
Aug 8, 2012 / Feature / William Greider
The Glaring Problem With National Starbucks Appreciation Day The Glaring Problem With National Starbucks Appreciation Day
Since when did giving millions of dollars to already wealthy corporations become a protest?
Aug 4, 2012 / Blog / Cord Jefferson
A Presidential Candidate Willing to Get Arrested to Fight Foreclosure Abuse A Presidential Candidate Willing to Get Arrested to Fight Foreclosure Abuse
Green candidate Jill Stein is running a big-ideas, big-activism campaign in the best tradition of transformational third-party politics.
Aug 2, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols