It’s Time for the Congressional Progressive Caucus to Raise Its Game It’s Time for the Congressional Progressive Caucus to Raise Its Game
The CPC must move from being the conscience of the Democratic caucus to being its captain, from defining the alternative to defining the agenda.
Feb 8, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Trump’s Not Draining the Swamp—He’s Filling It Trump’s Not Draining the Swamp—He’s Filling It
Under President Trump, banking sharks will once again have immense influence on the American economy.
Jan 30, 2017 / Nomi Prins
Why Trump’s Con Can’t Last Forever Why Trump’s Con Can’t Last Forever
Trump has shown himself a master at populist stunts, but it won’t be long before working people catch on to his game.
Jan 24, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Will Donald Trump Be the Most Pro-Monopoly President in History? Will Donald Trump Be the Most Pro-Monopoly President in History?
The former Apprentice host might love competition on TV, but his administration is all about consolidation.
Jan 14, 2017 / Justin Talbot-Zorn
3 Steps for Progressive Resistance and Rebuilding as the Trump Era Launches 3 Steps for Progressive Resistance and Rebuilding as the Trump Era Launches
Ultimately, the party’s fortunes will depend on recruiting a new generation of progressive leaders who can harness the power of social movements and drive it into electoral politic...
Jan 3, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Sham Populism, Shameless Plutocracy Sham Populism, Shameless Plutocracy
Almost every legitimate function of the federal government could be subverted by Trump’s wrecking crew.
Dec 20, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Take the Fight Against the Dakota Access Pipeline to the Banks That Are Funding It Take the Fight Against the Dakota Access Pipeline to the Banks That Are Funding It
Demand that the banks backing the Dakota Access Pipeline support the sovereignty and rights of indigenous peoples and end their financing of the pipeline.
Dec 15, 2016 / NationAction
I Miss Our Sane, Calm, Empathetic, Funny President Already I Miss Our Sane, Calm, Empathetic, Funny President Already
Before Trump’s election, we on the left didn’t give President Obama enough credit. Why?
Dec 15, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt
How to Mount a Progressive Resistance How to Mount a Progressive Resistance
Opposition to Trump will come—not only in the streets but also from leaders in states and cities who are intent on making America better.
Dec 13, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Trump’s Team of Faux Populists and Real Crony Capitalists Trump’s Team of Faux Populists and Real Crony Capitalists
For progressive Democrats, the challenge now is not just to fight Trump’s policies but also to listen to the people he is betraying.
Dec 6, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel