Dora Maria Téllez Is Free at Last—and Able to Speak Freely! Dora Maria Téllez Is Free at Last—and Able to Speak Freely!
The legendary figure from Nicaragua's Sandinista revolution in an exclusive interview following her release from prison and arrival as an exile in the US.
Mar 2, 2023 / Linda Mannheim and Mike Lanchin
Brandon Johnson Could Be Chicago’s Most Transformative Mayor In Decades Brandon Johnson Could Be Chicago’s Most Transformative Mayor In Decades
Johnson has a chance to renew the promise of progressive politics in the city—just like Harold Washington did 40 years ago.
Mar 2, 2023 / John Nichols
Sara Nelson Could Be the Greatest Labor Secretary Since the New Deal Sara Nelson Could Be the Greatest Labor Secretary Since the New Deal
The demand for a fearless labor secretary is as great now as it was in the 1930s, and Nelson is more than ready to meet the moment.
Feb 28, 2023 / John Nichols
The Student Debt Cancellation Movement Is About to Face Its Toughest Fight Yet The Student Debt Cancellation Movement Is About to Face Its Toughest Fight Yet
On February 28, advocates for student debt relief will rally outside the Supreme Court as the oral arguments for Biden v. Nebraska and Department of Education. v. Brown begin.
Feb 27, 2023 / StudentNation / Natalia Abrams and Cody Hounanian
Ralph Nader Remembers Michael Pertschuk Ralph Nader Remembers Michael Pertschuk
Mike was called the “101st Senator”—his life and work offer invaluable lessons for today’s progressive movements and electeds.
Feb 23, 2023 / Ralph Nader
Progressives Score a Major Win in the Wisconsin Supreme Court Primary Progressives Score a Major Win in the Wisconsin Supreme Court Primary
In a race that will determine the balance of power on a key court, liberal candidates just won a combined 54 percent of the vote.
Feb 22, 2023 / John Nichols
Crazy Like a Fox (Satire Alert) Crazy Like a Fox (Satire Alert)
How Roger Ailes made Fox News the place to find subjective objectivity.
Feb 22, 2023 / Richard Lingeman and Marvin Kitman
The Real Problem With Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Call for a “National Divorce” The Real Problem With Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Call for a “National Divorce”
For Greene, "divorce" is just another word for secession—and now, as then, it has everything to do with white supremacy.
Feb 22, 2023 / Elie Mystal
It’s Time to End the Outrageous Militarization of America’s Police Force It’s Time to End the Outrageous Militarization of America’s Police Force
De-escalation would enhance public safety.
Feb 21, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
How Change Is Actually Made on Campus How Change Is Actually Made on Campus
When Princeton University announced its decision to divest its $35 billion endowment, the role of student activists was erased. Proper recognition matters for future generations of...
Feb 20, 2023 / StudentNation / Hannah Reynolds and Tom Taylor