The Left

Nina Turner

In Ohio, a Primary Battle for the Soul of the Democratic Party In Ohio, a Primary Battle for the Soul of the Democratic Party

Progressive leader Nina Turner challenges establishment incumbent Shontel Brown in the state’s 11th Congressional District.

Apr 27, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Student Debt

Americans Can’t Afford More Student Loan Payments Americans Can’t Afford More Student Loan Payments

Though Biden has extended the payment pause through August, over 5 million people will face serious financial risk once it expires.

Apr 25, 2022 / StudentNation / Cody Hounanian and Alí R. Bustamante

A Michigan Legislator Shows How to Shred GOP’s Hateful Politics

A Michigan Legislator Shows How to Shred GOP’s Hateful Politics A Michigan Legislator Shows How to Shred GOP’s Hateful Politics

Mallory McMorrow’s address is one that Democrats would do well to study as they prepare for the 2022 midterm elections.

Apr 22, 2022 / John Nichols

Brian Benjamin’s Resignation Is a Gift to New York Progressives

Brian Benjamin’s Resignation Is a Gift to New York Progressives Brian Benjamin’s Resignation Is a Gift to New York Progressives

With New York’s lieutenant governor out of action, the path to power for veteran activist Ana María Archila just got a lot easier. But only if supporters can raise the funds that w...

Apr 15, 2022 / Ross Barkan

Blue State Activists Are Working to Decarbonize Trillions

Blue State Activists Are Working to Decarbonize Trillions Blue State Activists Are Working to Decarbonize Trillions

And they don’t need Joe Manchin’s permission.

Apr 15, 2022 / Nathan Newman

Jackie Robinson, Pioneer of BDS

Jackie Robinson, Pioneer of BDS Jackie Robinson, Pioneer of BDS

The Dodgers great didn’t just break Major League Baseball’s color line. He was also an activist whose legacy reaches from Brooklyn to South Africa to Palestine.

Apr 15, 2022 / Robert Ross

As Prices Soar, We Need Action—Not Spin

As Prices Soar, We Need Action—Not Spin As Prices Soar, We Need Action—Not Spin

It’s ever more critical that Democrats enact policies that visibly support working people.

Apr 5, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

CARASA demonstration

Where Is the Women’s Movement? Where Is the Women’s Movement?

Why do young feminists seem more interested in social media than in building feminist organizations? 

Apr 5, 2022 / Meredith Tax

“F*ck Leftist Westsplaining!”

“F*ck Leftist Westsplaining!” “F*ck Leftist Westsplaining!”

Listening to voices of the Central and East European left.

Apr 4, 2022 / Linda Mannheim

Two people look at a projection.

Amazon Workers Score a Decisive Win in Staten Island! Amazon Workers Score a Decisive Win in Staten Island!

Today’s vote marks an important victory over corporate power and arrogance—and a crucial step in the fight to unionize the company.

Apr 1, 2022 / Jane McAlevey

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