The Left

An Elite Consensus We Can’t Afford An Elite Consensus We Can’t Afford

Calls for bipartisanship ignore the simple reality that the GOP has been captured by the extreme right. 

Apr 18, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Fight for American Liberalism The Fight for American Liberalism

If their fortunes are ever to revive, liberals must find a way to recapture FDR’s militant and optimistic spirit.

Apr 11, 2012 / Column / Eric Alterman

Building a Progressive Counterforce to ALEC Building a Progressive Counterforce to ALEC

Our democracy needs progressive leaders who govern in a way that makes people’s lives better. 

Apr 11, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Problems With BDS The Problems With BDS

If the anti-Israel boycott's losing vote at the Park Slope Food Coop really was a victory for BDS, that's a bad thing. 

Mar 31, 2012 / Ben Adler

Giving Dennis Kucinich His Due Giving Dennis Kucinich His Due

Losing Kucinich is a loss for America. 

Mar 13, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Occupy New Hampshire Counters the Republican Narrative

Occupy New Hampshire Counters the Republican Narrative Occupy New Hampshire Counters the Republican Narrative

The Occupy movement is following Republican candidates in New Hampshire, raising awareness of their records and asking important questions. 

Jan 9, 2012 / Ben Adler

Ron Paul’s Strange Bedfellows

Ron Paul’s Strange Bedfellows Ron Paul’s Strange Bedfellows

He’s against most of what we’re for. What is it with progressive mancrushes on right-wing Republicans?

Jan 4, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

The Progressive Honor Roll of 2011

The Progressive Honor Roll of 2011 The Progressive Honor Roll of 2011

This holiday season, we celebrate the most inspiring activists, organizations and politicians who are fighting for the 99 percent.

Dec 22, 2011 / Feature / John Nichols

Why Greater Equality Strengthens Society

Why Greater Equality Strengthens Society Why Greater Equality Strengthens Society

What US progressives can learn from British efforts to fight inequality.

Dec 6, 2011 / Feature / Sam Pizzigati

The Myth of the Self-Loathing Liberal The Myth of the Self-Loathing Liberal

Jonathan Chait has it backwards: Progressives' problem has been too much loyalty to the President, not too little.

Nov 30, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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