The Left

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 / Editorial / 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 / Blog / 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

George McGovern: American Patriot and Truth-Teller

George McGovern: American Patriot and Truth-Teller George McGovern: American Patriot and Truth-Teller

The presidential nominee and Nation contributor never wavered in speaking out against war, poverty and human rights abuses. 

Oct 22, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

George McGovern: Touchstone of Liberalism

George McGovern: Touchstone of Liberalism George McGovern: Touchstone of Liberalism

Dead at age 90, the 1972 Democratic presidential nominee embraced and inspired the struggle for peace and economic and social justice.

Oct 21, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Progressives and the Election: A Nation Panel Conversation Progressives and the Election: A Nation Panel Conversation

How can progressives balance support for the Democrats with the need to mobilize grassroots support for social and economic causes?

Oct 18, 2012 / Video / The Nation Video and Free Speech TV

Why Should the Left Support Obama?

Why Should the Left Support Obama? Why Should the Left Support Obama?

I wish, just once, an endorsement of a Democratic presidential candidate would mull over some serious structural issues that are at stake.

Oct 17, 2012 / Editorial / Doug Henwood

Re-Elect the President Re-Elect the President

Whatever disappointments progressives have with Obama's first term, we have a profound interest in the popular rejection of the Romney/Ryan ticket.

Oct 3, 2012 / Editorial / The Editors

Remembering Eric Hobsbawm Remembering Eric Hobsbawm

Hobsbawm’s life and writings will long serve as an inspiration to those who believe that a knowledge of history is essential to working for a better world.

Oct 3, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner

Go for the Jugular Go for the Jugular

What a principled counterattack campaign against the GOP would look like.

Oct 2, 2012 / Feature / Dorian T. Warren

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