An Even Newer Left An Even Newer Left
The US Social Forum in Atlanta drew visionaries and veterans--of war and social movements--to chart a course for progressives.
Jun 30, 2007 / Feature / Dan Berger
Get in It to Win It Get in It to Win It
Front-loaded primaries and a volatile '08 race are creating unprecedented opportunities for progressives. They'll gain traction only if they form a smart, tech-savvy and cohesive m...
Jun 27, 2007 / Editorial / The Editors
Will the Progressive Majority Emerge? Will the Progressive Majority Emerge?
New polling data shows that the majority of Americans are leaning liberal. How long will it take politicians and the media to get that?
Jun 21, 2007 / Feature / Rick Perlstein
The Honeymoon Is Over The Honeymoon Is Over
Democrats in Congress failed to deliver on their promises, and for progressives that means there's a lot more work to do.
May 31, 2007 / Editorial / The Editors
The New SDS The New SDS
Can the new Students for a Democratic Society avoid the internal conflicts that plagued the original group?
Apr 2, 2007 / Feature / Christopher Phelps
Molly, in Her Own Words Molly, in Her Own Words
From the pages of The Nation, here's a sampler of Molly Ivins at her best.
Feb 8, 2007 / Editorial / The Editors
Only Words Only Words
Now that Democrats have real power, netroots progressives need to choose their issues--and their tactics.
Jan 31, 2007 / Editorial / Chris Hayes
Ayatollah D’Souza Ayatollah D’Souza
Dinesh D'Souza revs up the Republican base with a book arguing that lifestyles of the decadent left triggered Muslim anger that led to 9/11.
Jan 19, 2007 / Column / Katha Pollitt
ACLU v. ACLU ACLU v. ACLU
The civil liberties organization is engulfed in a tumultuous family feud over its controversial leader.
Jan 18, 2007 / Feature / Scott Sherman
The Work Cut Out for Us The Work Cut Out for Us
Eight books explore the right-wing assault on American politics and chart a course for a Democratic resurgence.
Jan 11, 2007 / Books & the Arts / George Scialabba