How the Trump Administration Could Game Paychecks to Win Support for the Tax Bill How the Trump Administration Could Game Paychecks to Win Support for the Tax Bill
It’s all about the 2018 midterms.
Dec 21, 2017 / David Dayen
Since Trump’s Victory, Democratic Socialists of America Has Become a Budding Political Force Since Trump’s Victory, Democratic Socialists of America Has Become a Budding Political Force
Why an army of young people is joining DSA.
Dec 21, 2017 / Feature / Anna Heyward
The GOP Tax Bill and the Crisis of American Democracy The GOP Tax Bill and the Crisis of American Democracy
The country is ruled by oligarchs and their enablers.
Dec 20, 2017 / Richard Kim
The 2017 Progressive Honor Roll The 2017 Progressive Honor Roll
Resistance was the watchword this year. These honorees not only refused to go backward; they challenged old orthodoxies.
Dec 20, 2017 / Feature / John Nichols
Will Ralph Northam Break His Campaign Pledge to Expand Medicaid? Will Ralph Northam Break His Campaign Pledge to Expand Medicaid?
400,000 Virginians are waiting for him to follow through.
Dec 20, 2017 / Zoë Carpenter
The Amtrak Tragedy Has Roots in the Swamp The Amtrak Tragedy Has Roots in the Swamp
Lack of regulatory will leaves three passengers dead and a rail-safety system years behind schedule.
Dec 20, 2017 / Gregg Levine
Socialism Comes to Iowa Socialism Comes to Iowa
An unusual coalition may be a template for the growing American left.
Dec 20, 2017 / Nicolás Medina Mora and Rebecca Zweig
Yes! Virginia! Every Vote Really Does Count Yes! Virginia! Every Vote Really Does Count
High turnout and outside groups helped Shelly Simonds win by one vote in a recount that ended GOP control of the statehouse.
Dec 20, 2017 / Joan Walsh
Maxine Waters Connects the Dots on Trump, Deutsche Bank, and Russia Maxine Waters Connects the Dots on Trump, Deutsche Bank, and Russia
Special counsel Mueller’s bank subpoenas could shed light on Trump associates’ ties to Russian money laundering.
Dec 19, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss
No DREAM, No Deal No DREAM, No Deal
How many Democrats will do what’s right and refuse to pass a budget unless Congress authorizes a clean Dream Act?
Dec 19, 2017 / Steve Phillips