50 Years Ago, Progressive Delegates Commandeered the Democratic Convention 50 Years Ago, Progressive Delegates Commandeered the Democratic Convention
When Ted Warshafsky nominated Julian Bond for vice president, they suddenly found themselves talking about poverty, racism, and war on national TV. It was beautiful.
Aug 29, 2018 / John Nichols
Andrew Gillum’s Upset Reveals a Winning New Progressive Strategy Andrew Gillum’s Upset Reveals a Winning New Progressive Strategy
The results of Florida’s gubernatorial primary should serve as a lesson for the Democratic establishment.
Aug 29, 2018 / Andrea Cristina Mercado
Andrew Gillum’s Stunning Victory Sets Up an Epic Governor’s Race in Florida Andrew Gillum’s Stunning Victory Sets Up an Epic Governor’s Race in Florida
The differences between the candidates could not be more stark: visionary progressivism versus lockstep Trumpism.
Aug 29, 2018 / John Nichols
Elizabeth Warren Has Bold Ideas About How to Drain the Swamp Elizabeth Warren Has Bold Ideas About How to Drain the Swamp
Those who support progressive reform have the biggest stake in cleaning the stables, cracking down on the corruption, and making Washington accountable.
Aug 28, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Democratic Establishment Has No Message of Its Own The Democratic Establishment Has No Message of Its Own
Gary Younge says that’s a big problem.
Aug 27, 2018 / Audio / Jon Wiener
What Does the Mexican Left Think of Mexico’s ‘Leftist’ President-Elect? What Does the Mexican Left Think of Mexico’s ‘Leftist’ President-Elect?
Indigenous movements and longtime organizers are wary as they wait to see how much action will follow AMLO’s campaign promises.
Aug 23, 2018 / Madeleine Wattenbarger
What the Brennan Affair Really Reveals What the Brennan Affair Really Reveals
Valorizing an ex-CIA director and bashing Trump obscures what is truly ominous.
Aug 22, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate In the Dark Days of Trump, There Are Still Sweet Victories to Celebrate
Progressive victories are reaffirming the shared humanity that Americans across the political spectrum are standing up to defend.
Aug 21, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Can Tahirah Amatul-Wadud Become the Next Progressive Woman to Unseat an Incumbent? Can Tahirah Amatul-Wadud Become the Next Progressive Woman to Unseat an Incumbent?
The Muslim mother of seven is betting that she, too, can take down a high-ranking career politician, in Massachusetts’s First Congressional District.
Aug 17, 2018 / Will Meyer
‘An Eternal Night of Persecution and Death’: Activists Speak Out About Nicaragua’s Crackdown ‘An Eternal Night of Persecution and Death’: Activists Speak Out About Nicaragua’s Crackdown
Despite mass killings and newly authoritarian laws, a diverse opposition says the movement to oust Ortega is far from over.
Aug 17, 2018 / Maia Hibbett