The 2017 Progressive Honor Roll The 2017 Progressive Honor Roll
Resistance was the watchword this year. These honorees not only refused to go backward; they challenged old orthodoxies.
Dec 20, 2017 / Feature / John Nichols
The Left Helped Jones Defeat Moore. It Could Help More Democrats in 2018. The Left Helped Jones Defeat Moore. It Could Help More Democrats in 2018.
The Democrats must work harder to build grassroots infrastructure and offer voters a bolder vision proudly based on progressive values.
Dec 19, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
From Paid Sick Leave to Municipal ID Cards: New York’s City Council Leaves an Impression From Paid Sick Leave to Municipal ID Cards: New York’s City Council Leaves an Impression
During the last four years, the council has passed significant legislation to stem inequality. Can it do better during the next four?
Dec 14, 2017 / Jarrett Murphy
Democrats Have a Chance to Revive the Party. Will They Seize It? Democrats Have a Chance to Revive the Party. Will They Seize It?
Let’s hope the Unity Reform Commission’s ideas are codified.
Dec 12, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A New Poor People’s Campaign Wants to Change How Society Defines Morality A New Poor People’s Campaign Wants to Change How Society Defines Morality
In the wealthiest country in the world, poverty is still taking a devastating toll on millions of people of all races.
Dec 5, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Can Our Revolution Build a Blue Texas? Can Our Revolution Build a Blue Texas?
It’s encouraging a new generation of Lone Star progressives to run for office.
Nov 30, 2017 / Feature / John Nichols
Anti-Trump Fervor Can’t Fully Explain What Happened This Month Anti-Trump Fervor Can’t Fully Explain What Happened This Month
Democratic candidates ran on bold, progressive ideas that inspired voters.
Nov 21, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
3 Big Takeaways From Last Week’s Election 3 Big Takeaways From Last Week’s Election
Running a diverse slate of populists was key, as were new outside groups.
Nov 16, 2017 / Joan Walsh
The Secret to Progressives’ Electoral Success? The Secret to Progressives’ Electoral Success?
They didn’t just say NO to Trump, they offered a serious, affirmative agenda.
Nov 10, 2017 / Jimmy Tobias
Bill de Blasio Has 4 Years to Cement His Progressive Legacy Bill de Blasio Has 4 Years to Cement His Progressive Legacy
A conversation with Juan Gonzalez and Joseph Viteritti about what the mayor did right during his first term—and what he needs to do better.
Nov 8, 2017 / Jarrett Murphy