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Ignore the Media Hype: Progressives Won Big Tuesday Night

Ignore the Media Hype: Progressives Won Big Tuesday Night Ignore the Media Hype: Progressives Won Big Tuesday Night

This week’s primaries were won by both democratic socialists and progressive democrats. Who didn’t win? Centrists.

Aug 9, 2018 / Joan Walsh

Bill Schuette Winning the Michigan Governor Nomination

An Enemy of Civil Rights Just Won the GOP Nomination for Governor of Michigan An Enemy of Civil Rights Just Won the GOP Nomination for Governor of Michigan

As governor, Bill Schuette would follow in the footsteps of his backer, Donald Trump.

Aug 8, 2018 / Joseph Hogan

Abdul El-Sayed for Governor of Michigan

Abdul El-Sayed for Governor of Michigan Abdul El-Sayed for Governor of Michigan

With Ben Jealous in Maryland and Stacey Abrams in Georgia, El-Sayed can lead a progressive revival in the states.

Aug 3, 2018 / The Nation

Stacey Abrams and Lucy McBath Are Leading the Charge to Turn Georgia Blue

Stacey Abrams and Lucy McBath Are Leading the Charge to Turn Georgia Blue Stacey Abrams and Lucy McBath Are Leading the Charge to Turn Georgia Blue

With two African-American women running in high-profile races, Georgia could become the next Virginia.

Jul 27, 2018 / Joan Walsh

Children of the Opiod Crisis in Foster Care

Our Foster-Care System Shouldn’t Separate Families Either Our Foster-Care System Shouldn’t Separate Families Either

It’s not just our immigration system; taking children away from their parents should always be a last resort.

Jul 26, 2018 / Rachel Blustain

Abdul El-Sayed Democratic gubernatorial debate

Abdul El-Sayed Is Running for Governor of Michigan on a Platform That Embraces the Future Abdul El-Sayed Is Running for Governor of Michigan on a Platform That Embraces the Future

The visionary candidate has a plan to close the digital divide, save net neutrality, and achieve digital democracy.

Jul 23, 2018 / John Nichols

This Washington State Ballot Measure Fights for Both Jobs and Climate Justice

This Washington State Ballot Measure Fights for Both Jobs and Climate Justice This Washington State Ballot Measure Fights for Both Jobs and Climate Justice

Initiative 1631 would put a carbon fee on big polluters, using the revenue to invest in clean energy and protections for workers in fossil-fuel industries.

Jul 20, 2018 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

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

Will Red-State Protests Spark Electoral Change?

Will Red-State Protests Spark Electoral Change? Will Red-State Protests Spark Electoral Change?

After nearly a decade of Republican anti-tax “experiments,” voters appear fed up with being the guinea pigs.

Jul 5, 2018 / Feature / Bryce Covert

‘These Kids Are Watching Their Parents Die’

‘These Kids Are Watching Their Parents Die’ ‘These Kids Are Watching Their Parents Die’

For children growing up in the shadow of the opioid crisis, public schools have become the safety net of last resort.

Jul 3, 2018 / Feature / Zoë Carpenter

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