Protect Democracy by Bolstering Organized Labor Protect Democracy by Bolstering Organized Labor
The Democrats must adopt long-term strategies to address the ongoing threats to American democracy.
Jan 10, 2023 / Jacob M. Grumbach
From a Clown Coup to a Clown Speakership From a Clown Coup to a Clown Speakership
Kevin McCarthy’s surrender to the House Freedom Caucus is proof that the January 6 insurrectionists rule the GOP.
Jan 9, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Why the New Hampshire Presidential Primary Is Good for Democracy Why the New Hampshire Presidential Primary Is Good for Democracy
Our state’s first-in-the-nation primary gives sincere candidates without access to dark money a chance to make their case.
Jan 9, 2023 / Jim Splaine
January 6 Comes for Kevin McCarthy January 6 Comes for Kevin McCarthy
He won’t become House speaker even though he absolved Donald Trump of the insurrection.
Jan 6, 2023 / Joan Walsh
Why Are So Many People Dying? Reaping the Anti-Vaxx Whirlwind. Why Are So Many People Dying? Reaping the Anti-Vaxx Whirlwind.
Though it was GOP politicians who first came for the Covid vaccines, not all vaccine resistance is partisan—or political.
Jan 6, 2023 / Gregg Gonsalves
The Congressional Progressive Caucus Expands The Congressional Progressive Caucus Expands
Democrats may have lost their majority, but many promising new members have secured roles in the House.
Jan 6, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
It’s Not the Job of Democrats to Save the GOP It’s Not the Job of Democrats to Save the GOP
Helping Republicans pick a House speaker makes sense only if it intensifies the right-wing civil war.
Jan 5, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Kathy Hochul’s Nomination of Hector LaSalle Is a Self-Inflicted Wound Kathy Hochul’s Nomination of Hector LaSalle Is a Self-Inflicted Wound
Nominating a Latino conservative as chief judge might have seemed like a clever triangulation. Instead, New York's governor has only underlined the limits of her power.
Jan 5, 2023 / Ross Barkan
Speaker or Not, Hakeem Jeffries Is the Leader of the House Right Now Speaker or Not, Hakeem Jeffries Is the Leader of the House Right Now
The Democrat got unanimous party support over three roll call votes. Kevin McCarthy tried to sell his soul, but found no buyer.
Jan 4, 2023 / Joan Walsh
The Continuing Imprisonment of Leila de Lima Is an International Scandal The Continuing Imprisonment of Leila de Lima Is an International Scandal
Her incarceration for having the temerity to investigate former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is a stain on the reputation of the new Marcos administration.
Jan 4, 2023 / Walden Bello