The Left

Auguries in the Dawn of Obama-Time Auguries in the Dawn of Obama-Time

At almost every level, his choices of people and policy have been calibrated to appease the establishment.

Feb 4, 2009 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn

Beyond Hope Beyond Hope

When the government is organizing a movement to back the government in the name of progressive politics, something is seriously awry.

Jan 28, 2009 / Beneath the Radar / Gary Younge

Ten Goals for Obama’s First 1,460 Days Ten Goals for Obama’s First 1,460 Days

Following the values of progressive patriotism, here's an ambitious agenda for the forty-fourth president's first--and second--terms.

Jan 13, 2009 / Feature / Mark Green

Remembering RFK: 40 Years Later Remembering RFK: 40 Years Later

A tribute to a true progressive, tragically silenced forty years ago this week.

Jun 5, 2008 / Video / The Glaser Progress Foundation

Who Are They Calling Elitist? Who Are They Calling Elitist?

Why do conservatives continue to feel oppressed by the "liberal elite"?

Mar 27, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

Progressives for Obama Progressives for Obama

The future has arrived: progressives can make a difference to ensure Barack Obama is our next President.

Mar 25, 2008 / Editorial / Tom Hayden, Barbara Ehrenreich, Bill Fletcher Jr., and Danny Glover

Beyond the New Deal Beyond the New Deal

How refreshing it would be if a presidential candidate reminded us of the experience of the New Deal.

Mar 20, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Howard Zinn

FDR’s Democratic Propaganda FDR’s Democratic Propaganda

Today's progressive message-makers can learn a lot from Franklin Roosevelt's homey "fireside chats."

Mar 20, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Stephen Duncombe

Democratizing Capital Democratizing Capital

New Deal progressives believed the economy should exist to serve society, not the other way around.

Mar 20, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Sherle R. Schwenninger

Potent Publics Potent Publics

The US public is wonderfully diverse, but the arts are not equally accessible to all.

Mar 20, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Anna Deavere Smith

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