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 / Blog / 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 / Blog / 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 / Blog / 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 / Blog / John Nichols
The ‘Democratic Wing’ of the Democratic Party Wakes Up The ‘Democratic Wing’ of the Democratic Party Wakes Up
Progressives are waging fights within the Democratic Party, and they’re gaining ground.
Nov 12, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Democratic Party’s New Insurgents The Democratic Party’s New Insurgents
Liberals are pushing a range of measures that challenge Obama administration policy.
Oct 2, 2013 / Feature / Robert L. Borosage
Dukakis and the Myth of Democratic Extremism Dukakis and the Myth of Democratic Extremism
Like Sisyphus, each generation of Democrats is forced to prove to pundits that finally, this time, they've really truly nominated a “moderate.” They’re always...
Oct 2, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein
Is Peter Beinart Right About a ‘New New Left’? Is Peter Beinart Right About a ‘New New Left’?
A major pundit argues that poll numbers showing young people’s disatisfaction with American capitalism portends a lurch in American politics to the left. Here’s what th...
Sep 19, 2013 / Blog / Rick Perlstein
Samantha Power Sells Action in Syria to the Left Samantha Power Sells Action in Syria to the Left
The ambassador to the UN acknowledged that there are valid questions about military strikes, but her speech was short on convincing answers.
Sep 6, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter