Political Figures

DSA High School

Whom Is the DSA Reaching? The Teens. Whom Is the DSA Reaching? The Teens.

Since Ocasio-Cortez’s win, a surge of YDSA members from high schools around the country want to organize chapters at their schools.

Jul 26, 2018 / StudentNation / Abdullah Shihipar

What’s Next After Trump’s Worst Week: Joan Walsh

What’s Next After Trump’s Worst Week: Joan Walsh What’s Next After Trump’s Worst Week: Joan Walsh

Plus, David Cole on Brett Kavanaugh and Michael Kazin on Jimmy Carter.

Jul 26, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Kem Monovithya

‘The Election Is a Sham’: A Q&A With Cambodian Opposition Leader Kem Monovithya ‘The Election Is a Sham’: A Q&A With Cambodian Opposition Leader Kem Monovithya

Cambodians head to the polls on July 29, but there is no viable opposition left on the ballot.

Jul 26, 2018 / Q&A / Safiya Charles

Mitch McConnell, Paul Ryan, and Kevin McCarthy

Russiagate Is Far Wider Than Trump and His Inner Circle Russiagate Is Far Wider Than Trump and His Inner Circle

It isn’t just the story of a few corrupt officials, or even a corrupt president. It’s the story of a corrupt Republican Party.

Jul 17, 2018 / David Klion

Trump and Putin at Helsinki Summit

When Will These Republicans Act to Safeguard Our Elections? When Will These Republicans Act to Safeguard Our Elections?

Trump’s comments alongside Putin were rightly condemned, but words don’t count for much. We need action.

Jul 16, 2018 / John Nichols

Make America Great Again

Make America Great Again Make America Great Again

Ripping success.

Jul 13, 2018 / OppArt / Rob Jacobs

Trump and Putin at G20

Summitgate and the Campaign vs. ‘Peace’ Summitgate and the Campaign vs. ‘Peace’

Not surprisingly, Trump’s meetings with NATO and Putin are being portrayed as ominous events by Russiagaters.

Jul 11, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications Bill Shine

Trump’s Hiring of Fox’s Bill Shine Illustrates Our Debased Politics Trump’s Hiring of Fox’s Bill Shine Illustrates Our Debased Politics

It’s just another chance to ask, “Are we living an actual nightmare?”

Jul 10, 2018 / Eric Alterman

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Thumbs Up

Progressive Insurgents Are Propelling Democrats Into the Future Progressive Insurgents Are Propelling Democrats Into the Future

Democrats would be wise to embrace the passion that progressive insurgents are bringing to the fight. 

Jul 10, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Barbara Lee at Netroots Nation

Barbara Lee Would Make an Excellent Leader of House Democrats Barbara Lee Would Make an Excellent Leader of House Democrats

The anti-war congresswoman could take the Democratic Party in a new direction. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez agrees. 

Jul 6, 2018 / John Nichols

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