Political Figures

Is Trump Racist

Is Trump a Racist? Is Trump a Racist?

Yes, but that’s the wrong question.

Feb 20, 2019 / Steve Phillips

Tom Tomorrow cartoon

The Eco-Police Are Coming for You! The Eco-Police Are Coming for You!

The Green New Dealers want your private property, and they’ll stop at nothing to get it!

Feb 19, 2019 / Tom Tomorrow

AOC Green New Deal

Bring On the Green New Deal Vote Bring On the Green New Deal Vote

The GND’s young organizers will help craft a message the 2020 Democratic candidate can get behind.

Feb 19, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Truman Rural Telephone Program

The Green New Deal Could Dramatically Expand Economic Democracy The Green New Deal Could Dramatically Expand Economic Democracy

We can accomplish great things by putting ordinary people in control.

Feb 15, 2019 / Nathan Schneider

Anti-Brexit demonstrators

Brexit Is Deadlocked as the Countdown Continues Brexit Is Deadlocked as the Countdown Continues

The UK Parliament is at an impasse, and both main parties are at risk of fracturing.

Feb 14, 2019 / Paul Mason

Virginia’s Top Male Democrats Made a Mess, and Virginia’s Women Are Cleaning It Up

Virginia’s Top Male Democrats Made a Mess, and Virginia’s Women Are Cleaning It Up Virginia’s Top Male Democrats Made a Mess, and Virginia’s Women Are Cleaning It Up

The progressive women who surged to victory in November 2017 are now stuck dealing with the fallout from blackface revelations and sexual-assault charges—instead of passing legisla...

Feb 12, 2019 / Joan Walsh

Pete Buttigieg

What a Midwestern Presidential Candidate Learned From Marxist Intellectuals What a Midwestern Presidential Candidate Learned From Marxist Intellectuals

Pete Buttigieg’s father was a Gramsci scholar—but he taught his son more about ethics than revolution.

Feb 12, 2019 / Sara Marcus

Andrea Stewart-Cousins

Andrea Stewart-Cousins Is Albany’s Best Hope Andrea Stewart-Cousins Is Albany’s Best Hope

The New York State Senate’s new majority leader is championing women’s rights—and giving Governor Andrew Cuomo a piece of her mind. 

Feb 12, 2019 / Raina Lipsitz

Metropolitan Detention Center

For Criminal Justice Reform, the First Step Act Is Just the Start For Criminal Justice Reform, the First Step Act Is Just the Start

Progressives should seize on the law’s momentum and help it grow.

Feb 12, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Howard Schultz book tour

Howard Schultz Has Nothing to Say Howard Schultz Has Nothing to Say

He has no ideas to confront the real problems facing America, just a lot of dollars and a big ego. 

Feb 12, 2019 / Robert L. Borosage

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