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Russ Feingold Speaks Out

Russ Feingold Speaks Out Russ Feingold Speaks Out

The former senator talks about money and politics, connecting with voters in the age of mass media and his future in public life.

Jan 13, 2011 / Feature / John Nichols

Hope in 2011

Hope in 2011 Hope in 2011

The arc of history bends towards justice, but it will not bend by itself.

Jan 6, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Kabuki Democracy—and How to Fix It

Kabuki Democracy—and How to Fix It Kabuki Democracy—and How to Fix It

Obama's election was not the game changer progressives hoped for. For that, we need to remake our democracy's rules.

Jan 5, 2011 / Feature / Eric Alterman

The End of New Deal Liberalism

The End of New Deal Liberalism The End of New Deal Liberalism

When the Democratic Party fails to use government’s extensive powers to reverse economic disorder, it must be the end of the line for the governing ideology inherited from Ro...

Jan 5, 2011 / Feature / William Greider

Senator Bernie Sanders: Another 8 1/2 Hours Serving the People

Senator Bernie Sanders: Another 8 1/2 Hours Serving the People Senator Bernie Sanders: Another 8 1/2 Hours Serving the People

For the Senator from Vermont, his Friday speech against Obama's tax cut compromise was just another day on the job.

Dec 14, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Strategic Reset: Movements React to Midterm Losses

Strategic Reset: Movements React to Midterm Losses Strategic Reset: Movements React to Midterm Losses

November's elections were a wake up call for movements around labor, the environment, immigration and education. Did activists tether themselves too closely to Democrats? What shou...

Dec 2, 2010 / Feature / The Editors

Obama’s Failures… and Ours

Obama’s Failures… and Ours Obama’s Failures… and Ours

Obama's mistakes in office are nowhere near the whole story. The rest of us must shoulder our share of the blame, too.

Nov 17, 2010 / Column / Eric Alterman

The Post-Midterms Game Plan for Progressives

The Post-Midterms Game Plan for Progressives The Post-Midterms Game Plan for Progressives

It’s time for us to go big, challenge the limits of the debate and organize from the outside in.

Nov 10, 2010 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Robert L. Borosage

An Agenda for the Lame-Duck Congress

An Agenda for the Lame-Duck Congress An Agenda for the Lame-Duck Congress

Democrats should respond to the election results by getting things done for the American people.

Nov 10, 2010 / The Editors

Russ Feingold for President

Russ Feingold for President Russ Feingold for President

Obama doesn't have the spine for the job. Russ Feingold does.

Nov 10, 2010 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

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