The Left

Why Tom Harkin and a Handful of Other Progressives Opposed the Deal

Why Tom Harkin and a Handful of Other Progressives Opposed the Deal Why Tom Harkin and a Handful of Other Progressives Opposed the Deal

The proposed budget solution “does not generate the revenue necessary for the country to meet its needs.”

Jan 2, 2013 / John Nichols

A Year to Begin the World Over Again

A Year to Begin the World Over Again A Year to Begin the World Over Again

It is time for progressives to renew the faith of Thomas Paine that we can yet “form the noblest purest constitution on the face of the earth.”

Jan 1, 2013 / John Nichols

This Week: After Newtown. Plus: 2012’s Progressive Honor Roll This Week: After Newtown. Plus: 2012’s Progressive Honor Roll

Coverage of Newtown, the great Walmart walkout and 2012's most valuable progressives.

Dec 22, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Progressive Honor Roll of 2012

The Progressive Honor Roll of 2012 The Progressive Honor Roll of 2012

From Bernie Sanders to Boots Riley, from Marcia Moody to Jane McAlevey, we celebrate nineteen activists, movements and politicians.

Dec 19, 2012 / Feature / John Nichols

How to Save the Democratic Party

How to Save the Democratic Party How to Save the Democratic Party

The time has come for a showdown between the reformist and accommodationist wings of the party.

Dec 5, 2012 / Feature / L.R. Runner

How to Save the Democratic Party: Replies

How to Save the Democratic Party: Replies How to Save the Democratic Party: Replies

We need to intensify the engagement of grassroots Democrats with progressive ideals.

Dec 5, 2012 / Feature / Various Contributors

The Secret of Bernie Sanders’s Success The Secret of Bernie Sanders’s Success

As he takes the lead in the fight to defend Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, the senator has much to teach progressives about how to do politics right.

Dec 5, 2012 / John Nichols

Is Paul Ryan Making Americans More Favorably Inclined Toward Socialism?

Is Paul Ryan Making Americans More Favorably Inclined Toward Socialism? Is Paul Ryan Making Americans More Favorably Inclined Toward Socialism?

After all the Republican ranting about socialism, a new poll finds Americans have more positive feelings about… socialism.

Dec 2, 2012 / John Nichols

Governor Cuomo’s Choice Governor Cuomo’s Choice

Obstruction has ruled in Albany for too long. The governor must push for a Democratic majority in the New York State Senate.

Nov 27, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Budget Deal We Deserve The Budget Deal We Deserve

The Congressional Progressive Caucus is standing up to austerity hawks, promoting a “Deal For All” that protects social spending and invests in real growth. 

Nov 19, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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