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
Will the Progressive Majority Emerge? Will the Progressive Majority Emerge?
New polling data shows that the majority of Americans are leaning liberal. How long will it take politicians and the media to get that?
Jun 21, 2007 / Feature / Rick Perlstein
The Honeymoon Is Over The Honeymoon Is Over
Democrats in Congress failed to deliver on their promises, and for progressives that means there's a lot more work to do.
May 31, 2007 / Editorial / The Editors
The New SDS The New SDS
Can the new Students for a Democratic Society avoid the internal conflicts that plagued the original group?
Apr 2, 2007 / Feature / Christopher Phelps
Molly, in Her Own Words Molly, in Her Own Words
From the pages of The Nation, here's a sampler of Molly Ivins at her best.
Feb 8, 2007 / Editorial / The Editors
Only Words Only Words
Now that Democrats have real power, netroots progressives need to choose their issues--and their tactics.
Jan 31, 2007 / Editorial / Chris Hayes