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Andrew Gillum’s Rise Shows the Strength of the Progressive Pipeline Andrew Gillum’s Rise Shows the Strength of the Progressive Pipeline

His Florida primary win is a tribute to the infrastructure the movement has built.

Sep 4, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

What Kavanaugh Will Say Today, and What He’ll Actually Mean

What Kavanaugh Will Say Today, and What He’ll Actually Mean What Kavanaugh Will Say Today, and What He’ll Actually Mean

A guide to the Supreme Court confirmation hearings.  

Sep 4, 2018 / Nan Aron

Jefferson Davis

The Widest Political Divide in America Isn’t Between Left and Right The Widest Political Divide in America Isn’t Between Left and Right

We’re split along racial and gender lines—handing Congress to Democrats in November won’t change that.

Aug 30, 2018 / Column / Kai Wright

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50 Years Ago, Progressive Delegates Commandeered the Democratic Convention 50 Years Ago, Progressive Delegates Commandeered the Democratic Convention

When Ted Warshafsky nominated Julian Bond for vice president, they suddenly found themselves talking about poverty, racism, and war on national TV. It was beautiful.

Aug 29, 2018 / John Nichols

Andrew Gillum Florida Victory

Andrew Gillum’s Upset Reveals a Winning New Progressive Strategy Andrew Gillum’s Upset Reveals a Winning New Progressive Strategy

The results of Florida’s gubernatorial primary should serve as a lesson for the Democratic establishment.

Aug 29, 2018 / Andrea Cristina Mercado

Andrew Gillum

Andrew Gillum’s Stunning Victory Sets Up an Epic Governor’s Race in Florida Andrew Gillum’s Stunning Victory Sets Up an Epic Governor’s Race in Florida

The differences between the candidates could not be more stark: visionary progressivism versus lockstep Trumpism.

Aug 29, 2018 / John Nichols

Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren Has Bold Ideas About How to Drain the Swamp Elizabeth Warren Has Bold Ideas About How to Drain the Swamp

Those who support progressive reform have the biggest stake in cleaning the stables, cracking down on the corruption, and making Washington accountable.

Aug 28, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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The Democratic Establishment Has No Message of Its Own The Democratic Establishment Has No Message of Its Own

Gary Younge says that’s a big problem.

Aug 27, 2018 / Jon Wiener

With His South Africa Tweet, Trump Became a Megaphone for a White-Supremacist Talking Point

With His South Africa Tweet, Trump Became a Megaphone for a White-Supremacist Talking Point With His South Africa Tweet, Trump Became a Megaphone for a White-Supremacist Talking Point

Taking his lead from Tucker Carlson, the president is spreading the myth of a global “white genocide.”

Aug 24, 2018 / Carol Schaeffer

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What Does the Mexican Left Think of Mexico’s ‘Leftist’ President-Elect? What Does the Mexican Left Think of Mexico’s ‘Leftist’ President-Elect?

Indigenous movements and longtime organizers are wary as they wait to see how much action will follow AMLO’s campaign promises.

Aug 23, 2018 / Madeleine Wattenbarger

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