Without Medicare for All, This Isn’t ‘the Boldest Democratic Platform in American History’ Without Medicare for All, This Isn’t ‘the Boldest Democratic Platform in American History’
700 Democratic delegates signal they will oppose a platform that fails to renew the party’s commitment to establish a national health care system.
Jul 29, 2020 / John Nichols
The Democratic Party Platform Needs a Pandemic Plank The Democratic Party Platform Needs a Pandemic Plank
The Biden-Sanders Unity Task Force presumes that the economy will recover as the virus recedes and the world returns to normal. This presumption is wrong at every level.
Jul 29, 2020 / Emma Galbraith and James K. Galbraith
Why Biden May Follow Through on a Bolder Agenda Why Biden May Follow Through on a Bolder Agenda
Unprecedented times might sway his moderate tendencies.
Jul 28, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Call Trump’s Tactics What They Are: Fascist Call Trump’s Tactics What They Are: Fascist
Honest officials have begun to use the “f” word in describing the president's assaults on American cities and the right to dissent.
Jul 28, 2020 / John Nichols
One Cheer for John Kasich One Cheer for John Kasich
If Kasich can pull potential Republican defectors to Biden, why not ask for his help?
Jul 27, 2020 / Peter Dreier
As Americans Fall, Trump Lies On As Americans Fall, Trump Lies On
Covid is spiking as our leader denies reality.
Jul 27, 2020 / OppArt / Tom Arie Donch
How to Move Biden Left How to Move Biden Left
Biden’s climate policy is an invitation to movements to keep pushing the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee.
Jul 27, 2020 / John Nichols
Will the Left Get a Say in the Biden Doctrine? Will the Left Get a Say in the Biden Doctrine?
Covid-19 creates an opportunity to shift foreign policy away from the military.
Jul 27, 2020 / Feature / David Klion
Donald Trump Wants a Fight on the Green New Deal. So Do We. Donald Trump Wants a Fight on the Green New Deal. So Do We.
It’s not just the right thing to do. Climate action is a winning issue for Democrats—and a point of vulnerability for Trump.
Jul 24, 2020 / Varshini Prakash and John Podesta
Why Are Mayors Inviting Trump’s Federal Agents Into Their Cities? Why Are Mayors Inviting Trump’s Federal Agents Into Their Cities?
The Trump administration’s “anti-crime,” anti-cities agenda goes beyond sending DHS agents to Portland, and some mayors are fine with that.
Jul 24, 2020 / Alex S. Vitale