Democrats

The Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Effect

The Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Effect The Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Effect

The Democratic party’s new rock star is storming the country on behalf of insurgent populists.

Aug 15, 2018 / Feature / John Nichols

Kaniela Ing Candidate in the Democratic Primaries in Hawai

The Left Is Winning Even When It Loses The Left Is Winning Even When It Loses

Tough primaries don’t change the fact that leftist policies are very popular. 

Aug 13, 2018 / Sean McElwee, Jon Green, and Colin McAuliffe

Ignore the Media Hype: Progressives Won Big Tuesday Night

Ignore the Media Hype: Progressives Won Big Tuesday Night Ignore the Media Hype: Progressives Won Big Tuesday Night

This week’s primaries were won by both democratic socialists and progressive democrats. Who didn’t win? Centrists.

Aug 9, 2018 / Joan Walsh

Rashida Tlaib portrait

Rashida Tlaib Is Running for Congress on a Mission to Expand Civil-Rights Protections Rashida Tlaib Is Running for Congress on a Mission to Expand Civil-Rights Protections

This Michigan congressional nominee has a big vision for renewing and building upon the promise of the Civil Rights Act.

Aug 9, 2018 / John Nichols

USPS Trucks

Trump’s Privatization Plan Would Destroy the Postal Service Trump’s Privatization Plan Would Destroy the Postal Service

The Postal Service embodies the vital role that public institutions can play in advancing the common good.

Aug 7, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

A picture of Abdul El-Sayed during a debate

‘We’ve Got to Stop Apologizing for What We Believe In’: A Q&A With Abdul El-Sayed ‘We’ve Got to Stop Apologizing for What We Believe In’: A Q&A With Abdul El-Sayed

The Democratic candidate for governor of Michigan discusses the viability of progressive politics in the Midwest.

Aug 3, 2018 / Q&A / Joseph Hogan

Abdul El-Sayed for Governor of Michigan

Abdul El-Sayed for Governor of Michigan Abdul El-Sayed for Governor of Michigan

With Ben Jealous in Maryland and Stacey Abrams in Georgia, El-Sayed can lead a progressive revival in the states.

Aug 3, 2018 / The Nation

Net Neutrality Protest

Why Democrats Should Embrace ‘Internet for All’ Why Democrats Should Embrace ‘Internet for All’

Voters across the political spectrum believe Internet access is a right.

Aug 1, 2018 / Sean McElwee, Ganesh Sitaraman, and Jon Green

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Could a Universal Basic Income Become a Political Reality? Could a Universal Basic Income Become a Political Reality?

New polling suggests Americans are open to bold, progressive ideas.

Aug 1, 2018 / Clio Chang

Stacey Abrams and Lucy McBath Are Leading the Charge to Turn Georgia Blue

Stacey Abrams and Lucy McBath Are Leading the Charge to Turn Georgia Blue Stacey Abrams and Lucy McBath Are Leading the Charge to Turn Georgia Blue

With two African-American women running in high-profile races, Georgia could become the next Virginia.

Jul 27, 2018 / Joan Walsh

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