Democrats Find Their Spine at the Kavanaugh Hearings—but Will It Last? Democrats Find Their Spine at the Kavanaugh Hearings—but Will It Last?
With savvy protesters also disrupting proceedings, the GOP plot to fast-track his confirmation could run into real trouble.
Sep 4, 2018 / Joan Walsh
10 Races That Could Flip the House 10 Races That Could Flip the House
Democrats need a gain of 23 seats to reclaim the majority in the House of Representatives—here are districts where progressives can showcase their strength.
Sep 4, 2018 / Steve Phillips
The Chaos That Brett Kavanaugh Has Unleashed The Chaos That Brett Kavanaugh Has Unleashed
By deferring to a secretive and manipulative White House, rather than showing baseline independence, the Supreme Court nominee has made his confirmation hearing a charade.
Sep 4, 2018 / John Nichols
Andrew Gillum’s Rise Shows the Strength of the Progressive Pipeline Andrew Gillum’s Rise Shows the Strength of the Progressive Pipeline
His Florida primary win is a tribute to the infrastructure the movement has built.
Sep 4, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Democrats Need to Show a Whole Lot of Solidarity With Labor in 2018 Democrats Need to Show a Whole Lot of Solidarity With Labor in 2018
The surest way to achieve high wages in the face of global competition is to build and maintain strong unions.
Sep 2, 2018 / John Nichols
Cynthia Nixon’s Emphasis on Marijuana Legalization Added Vital Thinking to the New York Gubernatorial Debate Cynthia Nixon’s Emphasis on Marijuana Legalization Added Vital Thinking to the New York Gubernatorial Debate
“There are a lot of reasons to do it,” the challenger said of legalization, “but first and foremost, because it’s a racial-justice issue.”
Aug 30, 2018 / John Nichols
50 Years Ago, Progressive Delegates Commandeered the Democratic Convention 50 Years Ago, Progressive Delegates Commandeered the Democratic Convention
When Ted Warshafsky nominated Julian Bond for vice president, they suddenly found themselves talking about poverty, racism, and war on national TV. It was beautiful.
Aug 29, 2018 / John Nichols
Andrew Gillum’s Win Is Great News for All Democrats—Despite What the Media May Tell You Andrew Gillum’s Win Is Great News for All Democrats—Despite What the Media May Tell You
Three weeks ago, the media declared the left vanquished. With the Florida results, they flipped the script—and got it wrong again.
Aug 29, 2018 / Joan Walsh
Andrew Gillum’s Upset Reveals a Winning New Progressive Strategy Andrew Gillum’s Upset Reveals a Winning New Progressive Strategy
The results of Florida’s gubernatorial primary should serve as a lesson for the Democratic establishment.
Aug 29, 2018 / Andrea Cristina Mercado
Andrew Gillum’s Stunning Victory Sets Up an Epic Governor’s Race in Florida Andrew Gillum’s Stunning Victory Sets Up an Epic Governor’s Race in Florida
The differences between the candidates could not be more stark: visionary progressivism versus lockstep Trumpism.
Aug 29, 2018 / John Nichols