Third Party Politics

What Everyone Gets Wrong About Independent Voters

What Everyone Gets Wrong About Independent Voters What Everyone Gets Wrong About Independent Voters

Most independents are just partisans who are turned off by partisanship.

May 18, 2016 / Joshua Holland

Against Trump, Clinton Should Resist the Temptation of Triangulation

Against Trump, Clinton Should Resist the Temptation of Triangulation Against Trump, Clinton Should Resist the Temptation of Triangulation

By running a progressive campaign and winning, Clinton can do something lasting and important. She can move the center to the left.

May 10, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Is the American Party System About to Crack Up?

Is the American Party System About to Crack Up? Is the American Party System About to Crack Up?

Three scholars of American politics and history consider whether we're on the verge of a fundamental realignment.

May 5, 2016 / Feature / Danielle Allen, Rick Perlstein, and Daniel Schlozman

Before ‘Unity,’ Sanders Must Stay in the Fight

Before ‘Unity,’ Sanders Must Stay in the Fight Before ‘Unity,’ Sanders Must Stay in the Fight

History will not judge the Sanders campaign by the number of votes he won but by how it has shaped this remarkable moment and continues to shape future debates.

Apr 26, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Bogdan Denitch

Remembering Bogdan Denitch Remembering Bogdan Denitch

He is survived by countless young people who were inspired by his life and politics.

Apr 5, 2016 / Lived History / Ian Williams

Fight for 15 protest

How a $15 Minimum Wage Went From ‘Extreme’ to Enacted How a $15 Minimum Wage Went From ‘Extreme’ to Enacted

Across the country, activists and low-wage workers are showing that the changes we need will come if people organize and force them.

Apr 5, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Please, Democrats: Don’t Attack Bernie Sanders for Joining Your Party

Please, Democrats: Don’t Attack Bernie Sanders for Joining Your Party Please, Democrats: Don’t Attack Bernie Sanders for Joining Your Party

Martin O’Malley is trying to score points by attacking socialist Sanders for running as a Democrat. That will only hurt his party.

Nov 9, 2015 / Joan Walsh

The Culture That Capitalism Created

The Culture That Capitalism Created The Culture That Capitalism Created

An interview with Boots Riley.

Oct 8, 2015 / Editorial / Laura Flanders

As the 2016 Campaigns Heat Up, the Moment Still Belongs to the People

As the 2016 Campaigns Heat Up, the Moment Still Belongs to the People As the 2016 Campaigns Heat Up, the Moment Still Belongs to the People

What once seemed unexpected is no longer unthinkable.

Sep 22, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

September 14, 1901: Theodore Roosevelt Becomes President

September 14, 1901: Theodore Roosevelt Becomes President September 14, 1901: Theodore Roosevelt Becomes President

“The outline of the President's policy telegraphed from Buffalo is as encouraging for what it omits as for what it contains...The spirit of Jingoism is not only wanting from it, bu...

Sep 14, 2015 / 150th Anniversary / Richard Kreitner

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