The Left

Bernie Sanders George Mason

How Bernie Sanders Delivered the Most Progressive Platform in Democratic Party History How Bernie Sanders Delivered the Most Progressive Platform in Democratic Party History

I was a Sanders representative to the platform committee. Here’s what I saw.

Jul 12, 2016 / Heather Gautney

Sanders in California

The Most Progressive Democratic Platform Ever The Most Progressive Democratic Platform Ever

The “political revolution” Sanders helped to build hasn’t been won yet, but there has been real progress.

Jul 12, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Pramila Jayapal for Congress

Pramila Jayapal for Congress Pramila Jayapal for Congress

A smart organizer and a bold champion of progressive values, Jayapal will help transform Congress.

Jul 11, 2016 / The Editors

Hillary and Bernie Split Screen

When Should Bernie Sanders Endorse Hillary Clinton? Not Yet When Should Bernie Sanders Endorse Hillary Clinton? Not Yet

Sanders is extracting meaningful and necessary concessions from the party establishment.

Jul 6, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Paul Ryan

The Myth of Paul Ryan The Myth of Paul Ryan

It’s long past time for the political world to recognize that Ryan’s whole career, like Trump’s, is one big con.

Jul 5, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Misty Snow

Meet Misty Snow: Grassroots Activist, Working-Class Progressive, Trans Woman, Democratic Nominee for the US Senate Meet Misty Snow: Grassroots Activist, Working-Class Progressive, Trans Woman, Democratic Nominee for the US Senate

A first-time candidate borrows a page from Bernie Sanders and gets nominated for the US Senate.

Jun 30, 2016 / John Nichols

You Tell Us—How Can Progressives Continue to Build a Political Revolution?

You Tell Us—How Can Progressives Continue to Build a Political Revolution? You Tell Us—How Can Progressives Continue to Build a Political Revolution?

What are the key battles ahead?

Jun 30, 2016 / The Editors

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

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