“Democrats Need to Vote Like Democrats” “Democrats Need to Vote Like Democrats”
Democratic Senate candidates are demanding that their party’s caucus stop compromising on filibuster reform, infrastructure, voting rights, and budgets.
Aug 10, 2021 / John Nichols
Biden’s Eviction Moratorium Is a Rare Act of Presidential Civil Disobedience Biden’s Eviction Moratorium Is a Rare Act of Presidential Civil Disobedience
The Supreme Court will almost certainly strike down the moratorium, but the president’s decision to heed the call of Cori Bush was the right and righteous thing to do.
Aug 9, 2021 / Elie Mystal
As the US Leaves Afghanistan, Anti-War Feminists Push a New Approach to Foreign Policy As the US Leaves Afghanistan, Anti-War Feminists Push a New Approach to Foreign Policy
There are signs that the Biden administration and mainstream foreign policy groups may be ready to listen, if not embrace a full paradigm shift.
Aug 9, 2021 / Shreya Chattopadhyay
America Faces Cascading Crises. Democrats Must Act. America Faces Cascading Crises. Democrats Must Act.
Any serious effort to alleviate the real problems facing Americans will depend on progressives’ corralling Democratic unity.
Aug 5, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Case Against Cuomo—and Those Who Enabled Him The Case Against Cuomo—and Those Who Enabled Him
The devastating investigation into sexual harassment allegations against the governor confirms what many already knew: It’s time for him to go.
Aug 4, 2021 / Alexis Grenell
America Isn’t ‘Back.’ Here’s Why. America Isn’t ‘Back.’ Here’s Why.
Two decades of forever wars created a failing empire. Biden’s foreign policy is just continuing the destructive legacy.
Jul 28, 2021 / Tom Engelhardt
Now Is the Time for Biden to Restaff the Havana Embassy Now Is the Time for Biden to Restaff the Havana Embassy
A never-before-published letter from the US Embassy community in Cuba argues that Washington should sustain full diplomatic functions despite the risks.
Jul 23, 2021 / Peter Kornbluh and William M. LeoGrande
New Legislation Could Limit the President’s Control of Foreign Policy New Legislation Could Limit the President’s Control of Foreign Policy
Introduced by Senators Bernie Sanders, Chris Murphy, and Mike Lee, the bill would enable greater congressional oversight of US military action.
Jul 21, 2021 / Aída Chávez
The US Must Prioritize Children’s Safe and Legal Resettlement The US Must Prioritize Children’s Safe and Legal Resettlement
This country has made immigration a “security” issue rather than a “humanitarian” issue, painting child migrants as violent threats rather than vulnerable youth.
Jul 19, 2021 / Sarah Valdes
An Unapologetic ‘Tax the Rich’ Message Is the Key to Passing the Democratic Budget Plan An Unapologetic ‘Tax the Rich’ Message Is the Key to Passing the Democratic Budget Plan
“The wealthy and large corporations [must pay] their fair share of taxes, so that we can protect the working families of this country,” says Bernie Sanders.
Jul 15, 2021 / John Nichols