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How to Build a Grassroots Power Base

How to Build a Grassroots Power Base How to Build a Grassroots Power Base

Social movements must bring the creative energy of protest culture to electoral campaigns.

Nov 8, 2012 / Feature / Norman Solomon

Back From the Brink Back From the Brink

Social movements must believe in themselves as much as they believe in any politician, and keep fighting for true change. 

Nov 7, 2012 / Laura Flanders

FDR and the Fight to Defend Our Freedom FDR and the Fight to Defend Our Freedom

Protecting freedom does not mean shielding a market from restrictions—it means fighting for economic justice and equality. 

Nov 5, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Win or Lose, What Should Progressives Do Next? Win or Lose, What Should Progressives Do Next?

Regardless of who wins the presidential election, progressives need to devise a strategy for building a majority.

Nov 2, 2012 / Jamelle Bouie

How Does Bernie Sanders Do It? How Does Bernie Sanders Do It?

No TV ads, no fancy consultants. The staunchly progressive Vermont senator is coasting toward re-election by talking about real issues, listening to voters and organizing.

Oct 31, 2012 / John Nichols

From Paul Wellstone to Elizabeth Warren From Paul Wellstone to Elizabeth Warren

The great progressive senator fought an often lonely battle to prevent banks and credit card companies from rigging the system against working families. His ally then is running fo...

Oct 25, 2012 / John Nichols

George McGovern, Prairie Populist George McGovern, Prairie Populist

The 1972 Democratic presidential nominee, who died at 90 on October 21, embraced and inspired the struggle for peace and economic and social justice.

Oct 24, 2012 / Books & the Arts / The Editors

George McGovern: American Patriot and Truth-Teller

George McGovern: American Patriot and Truth-Teller George McGovern: American Patriot and Truth-Teller

The presidential nominee and Nation contributor never wavered in speaking out against war, poverty and human rights abuses. 

Oct 22, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

George McGovern: Touchstone of Liberalism

George McGovern: Touchstone of Liberalism George McGovern: Touchstone of Liberalism

Dead at age 90, the 1972 Democratic presidential nominee embraced and inspired the struggle for peace and economic and social justice.

Oct 21, 2012 / John Nichols

Progressives and the Election: A Nation Panel Conversation Progressives and the Election: A Nation Panel Conversation

How can progressives balance support for the Democrats with the need to mobilize grassroots support for social and economic causes?

Oct 18, 2012 / The Nation Video and Free Speech TV

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