Elections

Bernie Broke My Heart When He Embraced Rogan’s Endorsement

Bernie Broke My Heart When He Embraced Rogan’s Endorsement Bernie Broke My Heart When He Embraced Rogan’s Endorsement

I’ve been a lifelong socialist and a supporter of Sanders since the 1980s. I expected better from the senator.

Jan 31, 2020 / Donna Minkowitz

Matt Shea poses with gun-rights activists in a group photo

Donald Trump Is Not the Only Alleged Criminal Democrats Can’t Unseat Donald Trump Is Not the Only Alleged Criminal Democrats Can’t Unseat

An investigation determined that Matt Shea was a domestic terrorist, but that didn’t stop him from taking his seat in the Washington State Legislature.

Jan 30, 2020 / Hallie Golden

Imaage of Michael Harrington next to an image of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Why American Socialism Failed—and How It Could Prevail Today Why American Socialism Failed—and How It Could Prevail Today

Today’s socialists march into the 2020s without the daunting roadblocks of a century ago.

Jan 30, 2020 / Ross Barkan

Sanders or Warren? Why Not Both?

Sanders or Warren? Why Not Both? Sanders or Warren? Why Not Both?

A progressive unity ticket may seem utopian, but it need not be a fantasy. In fact, the progressive candidates may make the most electable ticket.

Jan 30, 2020 / D.D. Guttenplan

The Electability Argument Is Really About Party Unity

The Electability Argument Is Really About Party Unity The Electability Argument Is Really About Party Unity

Moderate Democrats need to pledge to vote for the party nominee, even if it is Warren or Sanders.

Jan 29, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Bernie Sanders Is Rising on the Strength of His Anti-War Stance

Bernie Sanders Is Rising on the Strength of His Anti-War Stance Bernie Sanders Is Rising on the Strength of His Anti-War Stance

With Sanders rising in the polls since he ardently opposed war with Iran, Ro Khanna says, “Anti-war is not just good substance. It’s good politics.”

Jan 28, 2020 / John Nichols

John Bolton

Trump Can’t Stop Bolton From Testifying. Only Cowardly Senate Republicans Can. Trump Can’t Stop Bolton From Testifying. Only Cowardly Senate Republicans Can.

And if they do that, Bolton must release his bombshell book immediately.

Jan 28, 2020 / Joan Walsh

Elizabeth Warren Got More Than an Endorsement From ‘The Des Moines Register’

Elizabeth Warren Got More Than an Endorsement From ‘The Des Moines Register’ Elizabeth Warren Got More Than an Endorsement From ‘The Des Moines Register’

The paper offered a theory for how to frame the campaign going forward: “[Warren’s] ideas aren’t radical. They are right.”

Jan 27, 2020 / John Nichols

‘The People’s Perfume’ Sprays Cold Water on the Bernie Bro Narrative

‘The People’s Perfume’ Sprays Cold Water on the Bernie Bro Narrative ‘The People’s Perfume’ Sprays Cold Water on the Bernie Bro Narrative

Eau de Bernard, anyone?

Jan 27, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

Performances At The Ice House Comedy Club

Beating Trump Is the Goal. What if Joe Rogan Fans Will Help? Beating Trump Is the Goal. What if Joe Rogan Fans Will Help?

Much of the criticism of Sanders for accepting the endorsement rewrites the past and present of Democratic Party electoral politics.

Jan 27, 2020 / Ed Burmila

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