Congress

Hillary Clinton Nationalism

Is Hillary Ready for a Progressive ‘Realignment’? Is Hillary Ready for a Progressive ‘Realignment’?

As she accepts the Democratic presidential nomination, Clinton confronts a once-in-a-generation moment.

Jul 25, 2016 / Mark Green

David Duke Confederate Flag

White-Supremacist David Duke’s New Senate Campaign Fits a Pattern White-Supremacist David Duke’s New Senate Campaign Fits a Pattern

The enthusiastic Trump supporter and former Grand Wizard of the KKK makes common cause with an international rising right.

Jul 23, 2016 / Alex S. Vitale and Alan A. Aja

Kerry, Lavrov, de Mistura at talks in Munich

The Friends and Foes of Détente With Russia The Friends and Foes of Détente With Russia

Events from Turkey, Washington, Moscow, and Syria to Cleveland affect the Obama-Putin attempted rapprochement.

Jul 20, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

Hillary Speaking to audience

What’s Wrong With the Democratic Platform What’s Wrong With the Democratic Platform

It has good language on many issues, but it lacks an overarching vision.

Jul 15, 2016 / John Nichols

Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on the Fossil-Fuel Industry’s ‘Web of Denial’ Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on the Fossil-Fuel Industry’s ‘Web of Denial’

This week, Democratic lawmakers are speaking up about “a colossal political scheme” to mislead the public about climate science.

Jul 13, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter

Pramila Jayapal for Congress

Pramila Jayapal for Congress Pramila Jayapal for Congress

A smart organizer and a bold champion of progressive values, Jayapal will help transform Congress.

Jul 11, 2016 / The Editors

Paul Ryan

The Myth of Paul Ryan The Myth of Paul Ryan

It’s long past time for the political world to recognize that Ryan’s whole career, like Trump’s, is one big con.

Jul 5, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Puerto Rico Debt

Just in Time for the July 4 Break, Congress Imposes ‘Colonialism at Its Worst’ on Puerto Rico Just in Time for the July 4 Break, Congress Imposes ‘Colonialism at Its Worst’ on Puerto Rico

Power is supposed to derive “from the consent of the governed,” but a new law addresses a debt crisis with an assault on democracy.

Jul 2, 2016 / John Nichols

Misty Snow

Meet Misty Snow: Grassroots Activist, Working-Class Progressive, Trans Woman, Democratic Nominee for the US Senate Meet Misty Snow: Grassroots Activist, Working-Class Progressive, Trans Woman, Democratic Nominee for the US Senate

A first-time candidate borrows a page from Bernie Sanders and gets nominated for the US Senate.

Jun 30, 2016 / John Nichols

Zephyr Teachout

Zephyr Teachout’s Campaign Against Economic and Political Corruption Just Scored a Big Win Zephyr Teachout’s Campaign Against Economic and Political Corruption Just Scored a Big Win

Teachout swept the Democratic primary, setting up a race against a Republican backed by billionaire hedge-fund managers.

Jun 29, 2016 / John Nichols

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