Obama’s 3 Million Vote, Electoral College Landslide, Majority of States Mandate Obama’s 3 Million Vote, Electoral College Landslide, Majority of States Mandate
The president won big. Democrats added Senate seats and won the majority of the votes cast for the US House. It’s a mandate. Don’t squander it.
Nov 9, 2012 / John Nichols
Obama’s Progressive Mandate Obama’s Progressive Mandate
President Obama won big on election night, garnering a wider margin of victory than many of his predecessors. Now’s the time for him to act.
Nov 8, 2012 / Press Room
Can the Federal Reserve Help Prevent a Second Recession? Can the Federal Reserve Help Prevent a Second Recession?
Chairman Ben Bernanke, who’s been sounding the alarm, is attacked constantly by the right. He and his allies need support from a mostly silent left.
Nov 8, 2012 / Books & the Arts / William Greider
How to Build a Grassroots Power Base How to Build a Grassroots Power Base
Social movements must bring the creative energy of protest culture to electoral campaigns.
Nov 8, 2012 / Feature / Norman Solomon
Back From the Brink Back From the Brink
Social movements must believe in themselves as much as they believe in any politician, and keep fighting for true change.
Nov 7, 2012 / Laura Flanders
FDR and the Fight to Defend Our Freedom FDR and the Fight to Defend Our Freedom
Protecting freedom does not mean shielding a market from restrictions—it means fighting for economic justice and equality.
Nov 5, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Win or Lose, What Should Progressives Do Next? Win or Lose, What Should Progressives Do Next?
Regardless of who wins the presidential election, progressives need to devise a strategy for building a majority.
Nov 2, 2012 / Jamelle Bouie
How Does Bernie Sanders Do It? How Does Bernie Sanders Do It?
No TV ads, no fancy consultants. The staunchly progressive Vermont senator is coasting toward re-election by talking about real issues, listening to voters and organizing.
Oct 31, 2012 / John Nichols
From Paul Wellstone to Elizabeth Warren From Paul Wellstone to Elizabeth Warren
The great progressive senator fought an often lonely battle to prevent banks and credit card companies from rigging the system against working families. His ally then is running fo...
Oct 25, 2012 / John Nichols
George McGovern, Prairie Populist George McGovern, Prairie Populist
The 1972 Democratic presidential nominee, who died at 90 on October 21, embraced and inspired the struggle for peace and economic and social justice.
Oct 24, 2012 / Books & the Arts / The Editors