The Left

The Radical Life of Rosa Luxemburg

The Radical Life of Rosa Luxemburg The Radical Life of Rosa Luxemburg

A graphic novelization of the revolutionary life and legacy of “Red Rosa.”

Oct 26, 2015 / Kate Evans

Canada’s Progressives Bid Good Riddance to Harper

Canada’s Progressives Bid Good Riddance to Harper Canada’s Progressives Bid Good Riddance to Harper

From pulling out of Syria to (maybe) legalizing marijuana, Canada's left is making the most of a change in governance.

Oct 23, 2015 / Stuart Trew

Who Benefits From Biden’s Exit? Biden.

Who Benefits From Biden’s Exit? Biden. Who Benefits From Biden’s Exit? Biden.

By becoming a factor in a presidential race he was not running, the vice president increased his stature and influence.

Oct 21, 2015 / John Nichols

Justin Trudeau

Justin Trudeau Just Showed American Democrats How to Win the Next Election Justin Trudeau Just Showed American Democrats How to Win the Next Election

Promises to tax the rich and to make infrastructure investment a priority—along with an embrace of diversity—beat the right in Canada.

Oct 20, 2015 / John Nichols

‘The Nation Was Founded 150 Years Ago to Redeem the Promise of Democracy’

‘The Nation Was Founded 150 Years Ago to Redeem the Promise of Democracy’ ‘The Nation Was Founded 150 Years Ago to Redeem the Promise of Democracy’

Katrina vanden Heuvel goes overtime on politics and presidential elections with Bill Maher.

Oct 19, 2015 / Press Room / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Press Room

Cristina Fernandez

Will the Economic Policies of Argentina’s President Survive Sunday’s Elections? Will the Economic Policies of Argentina’s President Survive Sunday’s Elections?

Cristina Fernández is despised by the neoliberal elite, but her government has improved the lives of many, many people.

Oct 19, 2015 / Greg Grandin

Europe’s Left Continues Its Rise to Power—This Time in Portugal

Europe’s Left Continues Its Rise to Power—This Time in Portugal Europe’s Left Continues Its Rise to Power—This Time in Portugal

In recent elections, left parties garnered more than 50 percent of the vote and austerity took a major hit.

Oct 14, 2015 / Conn Hallinan

Who Won the Democratic Debate? Progressives, Hands Down

Who Won the Democratic Debate? Progressives, Hands Down Who Won the Democratic Debate? Progressives, Hands Down

The largest TV audience in Democratic debate history heard from candidates whose base has pulled them to the left.

Oct 14, 2015 / Joan Walsh

The Real Debate Last Night Was Between Democratic Socialism and Casino Capitalism

The Real Debate Last Night Was Between Democratic Socialism and Casino Capitalism The Real Debate Last Night Was Between Democratic Socialism and Casino Capitalism

And if Bernie Sanders has his way, this discussion’s not over.

Oct 14, 2015 / John Nichols

How Bernie Changed the Democratic Debate

How Bernie Changed the Democratic Debate How Bernie Changed the Democratic Debate

The other candidates followed his lead, and leaned left.

Oct 14, 2015 / Editorial / The Editors

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