Robert L. Borosage

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Robert L. Borosage is a leading progressive writer and activist.

The Democrats Just Showed Us a Weakness in Their 2020 Strategy

The Democrats Just Showed Us a Weakness in Their 2020 Strategy The Democrats Just Showed Us a Weakness in Their 2020 Strategy

Trump and his cronies are going to exploit this fumble if the Democrats don’t work fast to address it.

Aug 24, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

Progressives, Get Ready to Push Them Left

Progressives, Get Ready to Push Them Left Progressives, Get Ready to Push Them Left

We know the kind of transformative, structural reforms we need. Now, we just have to make them do it.

Aug 17, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

The Complete Dysfunction of the GOP Is on Full Display

The Complete Dysfunction of the GOP Is on Full Display The Complete Dysfunction of the GOP Is on Full Display

The wrangling over the Covid-19 stimulus package is boiling down to the president’s petty grievances and the Republicans’ small-government hobbyhorses.

Aug 6, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

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Congress Isn’t Doing the Bare Minimum for Pandemic Relief Congress Isn’t Doing the Bare Minimum for Pandemic Relief

Republicans are putting American workers in danger. Progressive Democrats need to stop them before it’s too late.

Jul 22, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

A Tale of Two Speeches

A Tale of Two Speeches A Tale of Two Speeches

The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and President Trump offered two opposing worldviews on Saturday—one of unity and love, one of hate and division.

Jun 22, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

The Rev. Jesse Jackson: ‘Every City Has Its George Floyd’

The Rev. Jesse Jackson: ‘Every City Has Its George Floyd’ The Rev. Jesse Jackson: ‘Every City Has Its George Floyd’

“The outrage at the murder of George Floyd breaks open doors that have been locked for decades,” the reverend told The Nation in an exclusive interview.

Jun 11, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

Pelosi Sends a Message

Pelosi Sends a Message Pelosi Sends a Message

The House passed the HEROES Act, which is a good start, but our new normal demands a bold progressive agenda.

May 15, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

Shock Doctrine: The McConnell Method

Shock Doctrine: The McConnell Method Shock Doctrine: The McConnell Method

The Senate majority leader is hell-bent on sticking it to blue states, no matter what it takes, no matter who gets hurt.

May 4, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

Bigger Than Bernie

Bigger Than Bernie Bigger Than Bernie

Sanders won’t let the people who power the movement he started waste their votes.

Apr 23, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

The shadow of Bernie Sanders, with his hand raised, next to an American flag

Let Us Now Praise Bernie Sanders Let Us Now Praise Bernie Sanders

The progressive leader surely will be counted as one of this century’s most important political figures.

Apr 8, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage

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