Rennie Davis, 1940–2021 Rennie Davis, 1940–2021
“It was there that I learned about the Democratic National Convention,” he said. “It was there that I made the decision: I am going to Chicago.”
Feb 9, 2021 / Jon Wiener
Big Business Goes Up Against Democracy in Seattle Big Business Goes Up Against Democracy in Seattle
Local corporate interests are trying to recall elected City Council member Kshama Sawant.
Feb 9, 2021 / Jonathan Rosenblum
Mike Davis’s Forecast for the Left Mike Davis’s Forecast for the Left
His works of history and social criticism have grappled with the political and ecological disasters of the past. His work has now started to become more hopeful about the future.
Feb 9, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Micah Uetricht
Prosecuting Every Participant in the Capitol Riot Is a Mistake Prosecuting Every Participant in the Capitol Riot Is a Mistake
Progressives should resist the temptation to call in the carceral state—even against people whose views we despise.
Feb 5, 2021 / Ben Burgis
Behind the Scenes: Personnel as Policy in the Biden Administration Behind the Scenes: Personnel as Policy in the Biden Administration
That flood of progressive appointments is no accident.
Feb 2, 2021 / Stephanie Taylor
At Long Last, a President Declares That the Era of Small Government Is Over At Long Last, a President Declares That the Era of Small Government Is Over
President Biden has demonstrated that he intends to launch initiatives that go beyond those of the Obama era.
Feb 2, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
These Machines Won’t Kill Fascism: Toward a Militant Progressive Vision for Tech These Machines Won’t Kill Fascism: Toward a Militant Progressive Vision for Tech
The left must vie for control over the algorithms, data, and infrastructure that shape our lives.
Jan 29, 2021 / Nantina Vgontzas and Meredith Whittaker
This Is Why Texas Is the Next Georgia This Is Why Texas Is the Next Georgia
The same factors that were critical to success in Georgia exist in Texas.
Jan 29, 2021 / Steve Phillips
The Fight to Revive Democracy Has Only Just Begun The Fight to Revive Democracy Has Only Just Begun
Two bills awaiting the new Senate would ensure that everyone can vote—and that their votes matter.
Jan 26, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Biden Can’t Lose Sight of the Nuclear Crisis Biden Can’t Lose Sight of the Nuclear Crisis
How the new president can keep the world safe from nuclear annihilation.
Jan 19, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel