Will Tish James Back Bill de Blasio, or Shove Him? Will Tish James Back Bill de Blasio, or Shove Him?
The new public advocate says she’ll “call out” anyone who stands in the way of progress. That includes the new mayor.
Jan 3, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold The Progressive Resurgence and the Most Expensive Painting Ever Sold
Will 2014 be the year of the liberal moment?
Jan 3, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
De Blasio Inauguration: The Cautionary Clinton Tale De Blasio Inauguration: The Cautionary Clinton Tale
Everybody loves the former president. But he was no De Blasio Democrat.
Jan 2, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy
The Names: de Blasio and the Meaning of Diversity The Names: de Blasio and the Meaning of Diversity
The mayor-elect is getting pressure to include more blacks and Latinos among his appointments.
Dec 30, 2013 / Jarrett Murphy
De Blasio’s Managerial Inspiration: Mike Bloomberg? De Blasio’s Managerial Inspiration: Mike Bloomberg?
Forget what the talking heads tell you: our current mayor was often a lot more, and often a lot less, than just a manager.
Dec 29, 2013 / Jarrett Murphy
The Progressive Honor Roll of 2013 The Progressive Honor Roll of 2013
We celebrate these heroes both for their accomplishments of the past year and their determination to do even more in 2014.
Dec 18, 2013 / Feature / John Nichols
In Contest for Speaker, de Blasio Backs Progressive Caucus Member Melissa Mark-Viverito In Contest for Speaker, de Blasio Backs Progressive Caucus Member Melissa Mark-Viverito
The mayor-elect's calls on behalf of Mark-Viverito have infuriated county Democratic chairmen, who back another candidate.
Dec 18, 2013 / Jarrett Murphy
Thinking Like a Conservative (Part Six): ‘Government Dependency’ Thinking Like a Conservative (Part Six): ‘Government Dependency’
If you’re a liberal, a politician working to deny his constituents government-subsidized healthcare is immoral. If you’re a conservative, it’s the most moral thin...
Dec 7, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
What Does the American Studies Association’s Israel Boycott Mean for Academic Freedom? What Does the American Studies Association’s Israel Boycott Mean for Academic Freedom?
The BDS movement is having a powerful impact in Israel, but there are dangers in applying boycotts to academia.
Dec 6, 2013 / Michelle Goldberg
Bernie Sanders Might Just Have to Run for President Bernie Sanders Might Just Have to Run for President
The independent senator is a reluctant prospect. But he says the times demand a progressive alternative to politics as usual.
Nov 19, 2013 / John Nichols