Democrats

Murray NIH Tour

Why Slashing the NIH Budget Is Indefensible Why Slashing the NIH Budget Is Indefensible

We can’t afford to defund the vital efforts that could help solve some of our greatest challenges, from cancer to climate change.

Apr 18, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Bernie Sanders

The Democratic Party Must Finally Abandon Centrism The Democratic Party Must Finally Abandon Centrism

Bernie Sanders and Tom Perez are working together to build a party that puts economic populism at the top of the agenda.

Apr 17, 2017 / John Nichols

Tom Frank: Would Bernie Have Been Able to Beat Trump? Hell Yes!

Tom Frank: Would Bernie Have Been Able to Beat Trump? Hell Yes! Tom Frank: Would Bernie Have Been Able to Beat Trump? Hell Yes!

Plus: Amy Wilentz on Ivanka and Jared; Ari Berman on voting rights under Justice Neil Gorsuch.

Apr 13, 2017 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Tulsi Gabbard TPP

Democrats Shouldn’t Be Trying to Banish Tulsi Gabbard Democrats Shouldn’t Be Trying to Banish Tulsi Gabbard

Her skepticism about the origin of the chemical-weapons attack in Syria was warranted.

Apr 12, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage

‘Thought Leaders’ and the Plutocrats Who Love Them

‘Thought Leaders’ and the Plutocrats Who Love Them ‘Thought Leaders’ and the Plutocrats Who Love Them

The wealthy have taken over intellectual culture, and it’s devastating progressive politics.

Apr 12, 2017 / Column / Eric Alterman

james thompson

Coulda Woulda Shoulda—Democrats Miss a Huge Opportunity in Kansas Coulda Woulda Shoulda—Democrats Miss a Huge Opportunity in Kansas

The DCCC barely lifted a finger to help James Thompson. He almost won anyway.

Apr 12, 2017 / John Nichols

War-merica

Syria Strike Follows Washington’s Failed Foreign-Policy Playbook Syria Strike Follows Washington’s Failed Foreign-Policy Playbook

For those who recognize that Trump cannot bomb his way to peace, it is time to revive and mobilize an antiwar movement.

Apr 11, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

People react as U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz speaks during a town hall meeting at Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights, Utah.

With Members of Congress Home in Their Districts, Help Bring Back the ‘Resistance Recess’ With Members of Congress Home in Their Districts, Help Bring Back the ‘Resistance Recess’

Spend the next two weeks giving your representatives (and Donald Trump) hell. 

Apr 10, 2017 / NationAction

james thompson

A Berniecrat Takes on Trump and the Koch Brothers in Kansas A Berniecrat Takes on Trump and the Koch Brothers in Kansas

Republicans are pouring money into the race in an attempt to save a GOP seat.

Apr 10, 2017 / John Nichols

Social Security Cards

Expanding Social Security Has More Momentum Than You Think Expanding Social Security Has More Momentum Than You Think

Over 80 percent of House Democrats agree that it’s time. 

Apr 6, 2017 / George Zornick

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