There Are Bigger Issues for Progressives to Tackle Than Each Other There Are Bigger Issues for Progressives to Tackle Than Each Other
“Progressives unite” should be the 2020 motto.
Jan 21, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The ‘New York Times’ ‘Endorsement’ Fails Us All The ‘New York Times’ ‘Endorsement’ Fails Us All
The editorial board’s split endorsement of two candidates—Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar—serves to confuse, not clarify, the 2020 race.
Jan 21, 2020 / John Nichols
In 2020, Double Standards Are Still Dogging Elizabeth Warren—and All the Women Candidates In 2020, Double Standards Are Still Dogging Elizabeth Warren—and All the Women Candidates
A record number of women ran for president in this primary election. But that doesn’t mean sexism has been vanquished.
Jan 21, 2020 / Feature / Joan Walsh
The Iowa Caucuses Have Long Turned Out the ‘Same Old White Crew.’ 2020 Could Be Different. The Iowa Caucuses Have Long Turned Out the ‘Same Old White Crew.’ 2020 Could Be Different.
After the shock of 2016, grassroots organizers set out to make the Iowa caucuses more representative of the changing state. Soon we’ll find out if they succeeded.
Jan 21, 2020 / Feature / Rebecca Zweig
The Loser President The Loser President
Trump could lose by many millions of votes and still secure an Electoral College win—and Democrats aren’t paying this the attention it deserves.
Jan 20, 2020 / Feature / John Nichols
Unity Requires Recognizing That Warren Is Telling the Truth Unity Requires Recognizing That Warren Is Telling the Truth
At the same time, tolerance must allow that Sanders isn’t lying.
Jan 19, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Democrats Should Embrace the Politics of Impeachment Democrats Should Embrace the Politics of Impeachment
As the GOP hunkers down in defense of Trump, Democrats have to force an awareness of the electoral cost.
Jan 17, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Mitch McConnell Is the Crooked Guardian of an Imperial Presidency Mitch McConnell Is the Crooked Guardian of an Imperial Presidency
The majority leader has admitted he’s conspiring to thwart an impartial impeachment trial. Everyone with a brain and a conscience should be calling for his recusal.
Jan 16, 2020 / John Nichols
Bernie Is Less Sexist Than American Voters Bernie Is Less Sexist Than American Voters
Even if you think a woman could be elected as president, you’d be a fool not to worry about it.
Jan 16, 2020 / Katha Pollitt
Want the Youth Vote? Support Fossil Fuel Divestment Want the Youth Vote? Support Fossil Fuel Divestment
For young people, surface-level regulations aren’t enough. They’re demanding a fundamental shift in how we think about markets and morals.
Jan 16, 2020 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen and Connor Chung