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Karen Carter Peterson’s Ready to Bring Some ‘Don’t Mess Around’ Progressivism to D.C.

Karen Carter Peterson’s Ready to Bring Some ‘Don’t Mess Around’ Progressivism to D.C. Karen Carter Peterson’s Ready to Bring Some ‘Don’t Mess Around’ Progressivism to D.C.

The New Orleans legislator is for Medicare For All, a Green New Deal, and living wages. And she knows how to call out white supremacists.

Apr 8, 2021 / John Nichols

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Progressive Democrats Face Resistance on Infrastructure Progressive Democrats Face Resistance on Infrastructure

The party is split between a stubborn establishment and what some activists see as its overly conciliatory left flank.

Apr 7, 2021 / Aída Chávez

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Can Biden Fix the Courts That Trump Broke? Can Biden Fix the Courts That Trump Broke?

There is no progressive future without a serious fight to reclaim the judiciary from the grips of conservative judges.

Apr 7, 2021 / Feature / Elie Mystal

A ‘Just Transition’ Clean Energy Revolution Can Be a Boon for West Virginia—and the Country

A ‘Just Transition’ Clean Energy Revolution Can Be a Boon for West Virginia—and the Country A ‘Just Transition’ Clean Energy Revolution Can Be a Boon for West Virginia—and the Country

The Mountain State can be ground zero for America’s transition to a new, green economy.

Apr 6, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Biden’s ‘Transformative’ Plan Redefines Infrastructure to Include Caregiving

Biden’s ‘Transformative’ Plan Redefines Infrastructure to Include Caregiving Biden’s ‘Transformative’ Plan Redefines Infrastructure to Include Caregiving

Biden wants to put $400 billion toward expanding quality home or community care. Ai-jen Poo tells The Nation that’s “historic” progress.

Apr 1, 2021 / John Nichols

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Biden Is Facing a Roosevelt Moment Biden Is Facing a Roosevelt Moment

Democrats can’t allow the timid to block making a material difference in people’s lives.

Mar 30, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The NRA Can’t Stop Gun Safety Legislation This Time

The NRA Can’t Stop Gun Safety Legislation This Time The NRA Can’t Stop Gun Safety Legislation This Time

Weakened and bankrupt, the NRA is no longer the insurmountable wall it once was.

Mar 29, 2021 / Shannon Watts

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The Supreme Court May Be About to Blast Another Hole in Gun Control The Supreme Court May Be About to Blast Another Hole in Gun Control

As the country reels from two mass shootings in a single week, the Supreme Court is considering taking on a case that could vastly expand gun “rights.”

Mar 25, 2021 / Elie Mystal

Louis DeJoy

Fire Louis DeJoy! Fire Louis DeJoy!

Removing the postmaster general is necessary to save the Postal Service, and Biden has the authority to begin the process.

Mar 24, 2021 / John Nichols

The Most Harmful Trump-Era EEOC Rule Faces a Congressional Challenge

The Most Harmful Trump-Era EEOC Rule Faces a Congressional Challenge The Most Harmful Trump-Era EEOC Rule Faces a Congressional Challenge

The rule made it more difficult for victims of discrimination to pursue justice and weakened the commission’s ability to root out discrimination.

Mar 23, 2021 / Bryce Covert

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