Democrats

US Senator Keith Ellison at Labor Rally

Why We Support Keith Ellison for DNC Chair Why We Support Keith Ellison for DNC Chair

He will address the party’s—and the nation’s—crisis by aligning Democrats more closely with movements for social and economic justice.

Feb 2, 2017 / The Nation

Charles Schumer

Democrats Can Save Critical Regulations if They Slow Down the Senate Democrats Can Save Critical Regulations if They Slow Down the Senate

Congress has the ability to junk many crucial Obama rules, but there’s a ticking clock. 

Feb 1, 2017 / David Dayen

Ukrainian Armored Vehicle

The Friends and Foes of Détente The Friends and Foes of Détente

The January 28 phone conversation between Presidents Trump and Putin signified their quest for a new détente, and its enemies quickly struck back.

Feb 1, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen

The People Are Leading the Politicians in the Fight Against Trump

The People Are Leading the Politicians in the Fight Against Trump The People Are Leading the Politicians in the Fight Against Trump

Massive anti-Trump protests are helping Democrats find their spine.

Jan 31, 2017 / Joan Walsh

LAX Trump protesters

The Resistance to Trump Is Big, Diverse, and Ferocious The Resistance to Trump Is Big, Diverse, and Ferocious

It will take sustained and strategic action on many fronts to defend our democracy while building a bigger, stronger progressive movement.

Jan 31, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Putin 2016

Incessant Kremlin-Baiting of President Trump Is a Threat to US National Security Incessant Kremlin-Baiting of President Trump Is a Threat to US National Security

Allegations that the president is a “puppet of Putin” could prevent him from making decisions in America’s best interests.

Jan 25, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen

Why Trump’s Con Can’t Last Forever

Why Trump’s Con Can’t Last Forever Why Trump’s Con Can’t Last Forever

Trump has shown himself a master at populist stunts, but it won’t be long before working people catch on to his game. 

Jan 24, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Pussy Power Fights Back

Pussy Power Fights Back Pussy Power Fights Back

In rallies around the world, millions of people—women and men—stand up to the grabber in chief.

Jan 21, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Has America Ever Elected a ‘Legitimate’ President?

Has America Ever Elected a ‘Legitimate’ President? Has America Ever Elected a ‘Legitimate’ President?

Given how hard it is to vote, and how actively some states discourage voting, America elects legal presidents—but not legitimate ones.

Jan 21, 2017 / Rev. Jesse L. Jackson

Steven Mnuchin

Democrats Missed an Opportunity to Expose Steve Mnuchin as a Predator Democrats Missed an Opportunity to Expose Steve Mnuchin as a Predator

Bob Casey and Sherrod Brown landed some blows about OneWest Bank’s foreclosures, but too many got lost in a tangle over tax havens.

Jan 19, 2017 / David Dayen

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