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Towards a new past : dissenting essays in American history

Remembering Jesse Lemisch, Radical Historian Remembering Jesse Lemisch, Radical Historian

Jesse helped to pioneer history from below, which erupted in late 1960s and early 1970s as various social movements demanded power.

Sep 6, 2018 / Lived History / Marcus Rediker

Ayanna Pressley Wins a Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party

Ayanna Pressley Wins a Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party Ayanna Pressley Wins a Fight for the Soul of the Democratic Party

An insurgent with a clear vision for a more urgent and aggressively progressive politics defeats a 10-term incumbent in Massachusetts.

Sep 4, 2018 / John Nichols

Gillum Thumbs Up

Andrew Gillum’s Rise Shows the Strength of the Progressive Pipeline Andrew Gillum’s Rise Shows the Strength of the Progressive Pipeline

His Florida primary win is a tribute to the infrastructure the movement has built.

Sep 4, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Julian Bond 1968

50 Years Ago, Progressive Delegates Commandeered the Democratic Convention 50 Years Ago, Progressive Delegates Commandeered the Democratic Convention

When Ted Warshafsky nominated Julian Bond for vice president, they suddenly found themselves talking about poverty, racism, and war on national TV. It was beautiful.

Aug 29, 2018 / John Nichols

Andrew Gillum Florida Victory

Andrew Gillum’s Upset Reveals a Winning New Progressive Strategy Andrew Gillum’s Upset Reveals a Winning New Progressive Strategy

The results of Florida’s gubernatorial primary should serve as a lesson for the Democratic establishment.

Aug 29, 2018 / Andrea Cristina Mercado

Andrew Gillum

Andrew Gillum’s Stunning Victory Sets Up an Epic Governor’s Race in Florida Andrew Gillum’s Stunning Victory Sets Up an Epic Governor’s Race in Florida

The differences between the candidates could not be more stark: visionary progressivism versus lockstep Trumpism.

Aug 29, 2018 / John Nichols

Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren Has Bold Ideas About How to Drain the Swamp Elizabeth Warren Has Bold Ideas About How to Drain the Swamp

Those who support progressive reform have the biggest stake in cleaning the stables, cracking down on the corruption, and making Washington accountable.

Aug 28, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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The Democratic Establishment Has No Message of Its Own The Democratic Establishment Has No Message of Its Own

Gary Younge says that’s a big problem.

Aug 27, 2018 / Audio / Jon Wiener

Mexico Airport Protest

What Does the Mexican Left Think of Mexico’s ‘Leftist’ President-Elect? What Does the Mexican Left Think of Mexico’s ‘Leftist’ President-Elect?

Indigenous movements and longtime organizers are wary as they wait to see how much action will follow AMLO’s campaign promises.

Aug 23, 2018 / Madeleine Wattenbarger

John Brennan

What the Brennan Affair Really Reveals What the Brennan Affair Really Reveals

Valorizing an ex-CIA director and bashing Trump obscures what is truly ominous.

Aug 22, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

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