Third Party Politics

50 Years After Freedom Summer, America Needs a Revived Movement for Racial Justice

50 Years After Freedom Summer, America Needs a Revived Movement for Racial Justice 50 Years After Freedom Summer, America Needs a Revived Movement for Racial Justice

There is much to celebrate in Mississippi, and yet America still needs a year of action on voting rights.

Jul 2, 2014 / The Editors

How the Working Families Party Is Already Changing Electoral Politics

How the Working Families Party Is Already Changing Electoral Politics How the Working Families Party Is Already Changing Electoral Politics

The debate over endorsing Governor Cuomo showed the party’s power.

Jun 18, 2014 / Feature / Daniel Cantor

Would the Tea Party Welcome Jeb Bush? Or Vice Versa?

Would the Tea Party Welcome Jeb Bush? Or Vice Versa? Would the Tea Party Welcome Jeb Bush? Or Vice Versa?

The Tea Party is losing influence, and centrist Republicans are losing patience with it.

Jun 18, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Eric Cantor Defeated by a Conservative Who Rips Crony Capitalism

Eric Cantor Defeated by a Conservative Who Rips Crony Capitalism Eric Cantor Defeated by a Conservative Who Rips Crony Capitalism

The Republican who pulled off 2014’s biggest upset is very conservative—and very critical of big corporations.

Jun 11, 2014 / John Nichols

Voting

Working Families Party Gives Cuomo Its Ballot Line Working Families Party Gives Cuomo Its Ballot Line

A floor fight at the party’s convention ended in the governor’s favor.

May 31, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

As the Tea Party Loses, Big Business Wins

As the Tea Party Loses, Big Business Wins As the Tea Party Loses, Big Business Wins

And the Democrats’ chances in 2014 shrink further.

May 21, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

Tea Party vs Establishment: Who Won the GOP Beauty Pageant in Georgia?

Tea Party vs Establishment: Who Won the GOP Beauty Pageant in Georgia? Tea Party vs Establishment: Who Won the GOP Beauty Pageant in Georgia?

The establishment candidates beat the wingnuts by showing up at the same party, but in better suits.

May 21, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Will a Latina Labor Lawyer Replace a Tea Party Congressman in California?

Will a Latina Labor Lawyer Replace a Tea Party Congressman in California? Will a Latina Labor Lawyer Replace a Tea Party Congressman in California?

First, the EMILY’s List-backed Eloise Reyes has to get through the primary.

May 21, 2014 / Feature / Gabriel Thompson

Bernie Sanders Could Be the 2016 Democratic Candidate We’ve All Been Waiting For

Bernie Sanders Could Be the 2016 Democratic Candidate We’ve All Been Waiting For Bernie Sanders Could Be the 2016 Democratic Candidate We’ve All Been Waiting For

The Vermont senator has given progressives leverage and a platform, a potent combination.

May 13, 2014 / Tom Hayden

The Tea Party Is Falling Fast in Its Battle with the GOP Establishment

The Tea Party Is Falling Fast in Its Battle with the GOP Establishment The Tea Party Is Falling Fast in Its Battle with the GOP Establishment

In 2014, Democrats can’t rely on many kooky right-wingers handing them Senate races on platters.

May 13, 2014 / Bob and Barbara Dreyfuss

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