Shanker Blows Up the World Shanker Blows Up the World
The life and legacy of a fiery New York teachers' advocate gets caught in the crossfire of a changing liberal landscape.
Oct 25, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Thomas J. Sugrue
Al Franken Seeks the Wellstone Seat Al Franken Seeks the Wellstone Seat
Minnesota Senate candidate Al Franken has won wide support among voters--and conservatives are getting scared.
Oct 18, 2007 / Feature / John Nichols
Father of History Father of History
Bettina Aptheker's recent memoir has incited fierce debate over her father s legacy.
Oct 18, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Christopher Phelps
Class Acts Class Acts
The left's literary canon has neglected the contributions less-celebrated writers have made to the political significance of literature.
Sep 20, 2007 / Books & the Arts / J. Hoberman
Progressive Jews Organize Progressive Jews Organize
A new wave of grassroots Jewish activism is emerging around issues like housing, healthcare and education.
Sep 13, 2007 / Feature / Peter Dreier and Daniel May
Al Franken’s Rising Fortunes Al Franken’s Rising Fortunes
It's early in the game, but his bid to unseat Minnesota Republican Senator Norm Coleman is gaining strength.
Aug 3, 2007 / Feature / Jon Wiener
Support Their Troops? Support Their Troops?
If the American people are largely against the war, what's the matter with the antiwar movement? The answer lies with what has happened over the years to the American left.
Jul 12, 2007 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn
OpenLeft Aims to Open Doors in DC OpenLeft Aims to Open Doors in DC
Matt Stoller, Chris Bowers and Mike Lux have launched a new website designed link progressive outsiders with DC insiders.
Jul 9, 2007 / Feature / Ari Melber
An Even Newer Left An Even Newer Left
The US Social Forum in Atlanta drew visionaries and veterans--of war and social movements--to chart a course for progressives.
Jun 30, 2007 / Feature / Dan Berger
Get in It to Win It Get in It to Win It
Front-loaded primaries and a volatile '08 race are creating unprecedented opportunities for progressives. They'll gain traction only if they form a smart, tech-savvy and cohesive m...
Jun 27, 2007 / Editorial / The Editors