Political Ideologies

Black Lives Matter

The Other ‘Political Revolution’ Growing in Washington The Other ‘Political Revolution’ Growing in Washington

Black feminists have moved a big idea that is breaking up the Beltway’s neoliberal consensus.

Jun 28, 2016 / Dorian T. Warren

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton

Beyond the Platform: Progressives Should Demand a Say in Presidential Appointments Beyond the Platform: Progressives Should Demand a Say in Presidential Appointments

In policy-making, implementation and enforcement matter. And this depends on whom the president appoints.

Jun 28, 2016 / Justin Talbot-Zorn and Meredy Talbot-Zorn

Sacramento ANTIFA group

Neo-Nazis and Leftists Brawl in Sacramento Neo-Nazis and Leftists Brawl in Sacramento

Trump has unleashed demons on the land, and his demagoguery thrives on this kind of violent chaos.

Jun 27, 2016 / Sasha Abramsky

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders

Bernie Has It Backward: He’ll Have More Leverage if He Endorses Clinton Bernie Has It Backward: He’ll Have More Leverage if He Endorses Clinton

And he needs to do it soon.

Jun 27, 2016 / Joan Walsh

Trump Speaks on Orlando Shooting

Donald Trump Isn’t the Presidential Candidate We Should Be Worried About Donald Trump Isn’t the Presidential Candidate We Should Be Worried About

The real danger is the smarter, more capable neo-fascist politician who will inevitably rise in his wake.

Jun 27, 2016 / John Feffer

Trump Speaks on Brexit

An Urgent Message From the UK: Take the Trump Threat Seriously An Urgent Message From the UK: Take the Trump Threat Seriously

A progressive politics that addresses the fears of voters who have been battered by austerity, globalization, and deindustrialization is absolutely necessary.

Jun 24, 2016 / John Nichols

Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren Should Stay in the Senate Elizabeth Warren Should Stay in the Senate

Her agenda is fundamentally different from the one Hillary Clinton will pursue.

Jun 24, 2016 / Dean Baker

Gun Show in Florida

What I Learned at an Orlando Gun Show What I Learned at an Orlando Gun Show

The queer fight against guns must be broader than background checks and no-fly lists. We need a culture war on violence.

Jun 24, 2016 / Kung Li

House Democrats

Alan Grayson Says the House Sit-In for Gun Safety Is About More Than Terror Lists Alan Grayson Says the House Sit-In for Gun Safety Is About More Than Terror Lists

Reached on the floor of the House, Grayson disputed civil libertarians’ concerns about preventing people on the no-fly list from buying guns.

Jun 23, 2016 / Joshua Holland

Paul Ryan on Gun Control

The Shaming of Paul Ryan Is Now Complete The Shaming of Paul Ryan Is Now Complete

From silencing debate on guns to backing “textbook-racist” Trump, the GOP “leader” always puts partisanship above principle.

Jun 23, 2016 / John Nichols

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