There’s Still More to Learn From Virginia There’s Still More to Learn From Virginia
Much of the commentary since this month’s off-year elections in Virginia missed these key mistakes that Democrats made leading to losses up and down the ticket.
Nov 17, 2021 / Atima Omara
Progressives Can No Longer Cede School Boards to the GOP Progressives Can No Longer Cede School Boards to the GOP
They should treat them as political arenas in which to fight—and win.
Nov 16, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
George Packer’s Liberal Faith George Packer’s Liberal Faith
In his new book, Packer returns to his theme of liberalism in crisis and in need of renewal.
Nov 15, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Nikhil Pal Singh
How Protest Moves From the Streets Into the Statehouse How Protest Moves From the Streets Into the Statehouse
In The Loud Minority, Daniel Gillion examines the relationship between electoral politics and protest movements.
Nov 13, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Erin Pineda
How to Stop Progressives From Losing the Working Class How to Stop Progressives From Losing the Working Class
A new report, based on extensive survey data, suggests “Commonsense Solidarity” might be the answer.
Nov 11, 2021 / Katherine Rader
Why We Need a “Long Telegram” About the Climate Crisis—Not Conflict With China or Russia Why We Need a “Long Telegram” About the Climate Crisis—Not Conflict With China or Russia
If we don’t find a way to address the real and growing climate threat, the basic duty of the state—to defend the security of its citizens—will have been forfeited.
Nov 9, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
If Biden Doesn’t Govern Like FDR, Democrats Are Doomed If Biden Doesn’t Govern Like FDR, Democrats Are Doomed
US Representative Abigail Spanberger says Biden wasn’t elected to be FDR; she’s wrong. If Democrats listen to her, they’ll doom the party to suffer midterm losses.
Nov 9, 2021 / John Nichols
The Anatomy of a Dog Whistle The Anatomy of a Dog Whistle
Acting outside of our awareness, using frequencies we may not consciously hear, dog whistles evade our better angels on race.
Nov 9, 2021 / Drew Westen
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Texas Progressive Greg Casar Is Organizing to Win in 2022 Texas Progressive Greg Casar Is Organizing to Win in 2022
Austin activists beat an attempt to stir backlash against criminal justice reform Tuesday. Now, one of the city’s top progressives wants to take an organizing agenda to Congress.
Nov 5, 2021 / John Nichols
Democrats Can’t Fail to Govern and Expect to Win Democrats Can’t Fail to Govern and Expect to Win
Democrats in Washington have bungled the past several months. And their failure to govern boldly—and effectively—has cost them dearly.
Nov 3, 2021 / John Nichols