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America’s Digital Divide Is an Emergency America’s Digital Divide Is an Emergency

Denying high-speed Internet to all Americans puts marginalized groups at risk.

Jun 23, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Training a Dog

Training a Dog Training a Dog

Scenes from a pandemic: 11

Jun 10, 2020 / Jon Crawford

Kara Eastman speaks in front of a lectern

3 Lessons From Nebraska That Show How Progressive Candidates Can Win 3 Lessons From Nebraska That Show How Progressive Candidates Can Win

The public health and economic crises have given real-world urgency to policies once considered idealistic.

May 26, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Can Carbon Pricing Address Climate Justice?

Can Carbon Pricing Address Climate Justice? Can Carbon Pricing Address Climate Justice?

If it’s to be truly effective in addressing the climate crisis, the Green New Deal must prioritize a just transition.

Nov 7, 2019 / James K. Boyce and Manuel Pastor

The US Military Is a Socialist Organization

The US Military Is a Socialist Organization The US Military Is a Socialist Organization

Affordable housing and food, tuition assistance, and universal health care are hallmarks of a social welfare system—and life in the armed forces.

Nov 4, 2019 / Liesel Kershul

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Democrats, Don’t Be Afraid to Go Big in 2020 Democrats, Don’t Be Afraid to Go Big in 2020

To win in the long run, the party must compete everywhere.

Sep 17, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Protest outside Chase

Big Business Is Suddenly Showing a Conscience. But Is That Enough? Big Business Is Suddenly Showing a Conscience. But Is That Enough?

Corporate America is worried. And that alone is a reason to be optimistic.

Aug 27, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Fight for 15

The Fight for $15 Has Created a Road Map for Change The Fight for $15 Has Created a Road Map for Change

The Raise the Wage Act is a winning issue for progressive candidates.

Jul 23, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren Is Proving Her Doubters Wrong Elizabeth Warren Is Proving Her Doubters Wrong

The presidential race is better with her in it.

Jun 11, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Shutdown Worker

Trump’s Attack on Working People Demands a Bold, Progressive Response Trump’s Attack on Working People Demands a Bold, Progressive Response

Piecemeal reforms won’t do the job.

Jun 4, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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