How the Movement for Black Lives Helped Defeat Trump in Arizona How the Movement for Black Lives Helped Defeat Trump in Arizona
While some Democrats have taken to blaming racial-justice activism for their party’s poor showing in down-ballot races, Arizona activist Lola N’Sangou tells a very different story.
Dec 23, 2020 / Q&A / Jessica Suriano
A Victory for Latino Democrats, a Disappointment for Many Black Women A Victory for Latino Democrats, a Disappointment for Many Black Women
California Governor Gavin Newsom is making Alex Padilla the state’s first Latino senator, while filling the seat vacated by Kamala Harris, the only Black woman senator. This should...
Dec 22, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Can the GOP Doofus Caucus Block Joe Biden on January 6? Can the GOP Doofus Caucus Block Joe Biden on January 6?
Probably not, but they are going to make life hell for Mike Pence over the next few weeks. Happy holidays!
Dec 22, 2020 / Joan Walsh
Here’s the Progressive Biden Should Pick to Run America’s Consumer Watchdog Here’s the Progressive Biden Should Pick to Run America’s Consumer Watchdog
President-elect Joe Biden should start rebuilding the CFPB—and thereby gain a powerful weapon in the fight against this economic downturn.
Dec 22, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Trump Is Guilty of Sedition and Must Be Brought to Justice Trump Is Guilty of Sedition and Must Be Brought to Justice
He’s violating his oath to protect the Constitution, and every day that he’s allowed to remain in power, the threat to our democracy grows.
Dec 22, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky
Good Riddance to Robert E. Lee Good Riddance to Robert E. Lee
…and to “very fine people on both sides” apologias for Confederate infamy.
Dec 22, 2020 / John Nichols
The Socialists vs. Andrew Cuomo The Socialists vs. Andrew Cuomo
Newly elected DSA members in the New York legislature will work with grassroots organizers to force the governor to tax the rich. Will their inside/outside strategy work?
Dec 22, 2020 / Liza Featherstone
Family Separations Family Separations
The parents of over 600 children, separated at the border by the US government, have not been located.
Dec 21, 2020 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
Centrist Dems Are Wrong About November’s Losses Centrist Dems Are Wrong About November’s Losses
It wasn’t because voters were turned off by leftist sloganeering but because Dems failed to inspire their own base—and the data prove it.
Dec 21, 2020 / Steve Phillips