The Left

New York City Council member Kristin Richardson Jordan

She Ran on a Platform of “Radical Love.” Now She’s Facing Radical Hate. She Ran on a Platform of “Radical Love.” Now She’s Facing Radical Hate.

Harlem’s new city councilwoman is finally getting media attention—and death threats—for sending condolences to the family of a man accused of murdering two cops.

Jan 28, 2022 / Joan Walsh

Five Palestinian flags planted in a row among rolling hills

How the Democratic Party Alienates Young Jews: A Reply to Alexis Grenell How the Democratic Party Alienates Young Jews: A Reply to Alexis Grenell

A young generation of Jews are changing the rules of our community’s political positions, and all of us need to catch up.

Jan 27, 2022 / Dave Zirin

Rebecca Solnit Is Not Giving Up Hope

Rebecca Solnit Is Not Giving Up Hope Rebecca Solnit Is Not Giving Up Hope

An interview with the essayist about the need for bread and roses—especially in perilous times.

Jan 14, 2022 / Q&A / John Nichols

How the Left Alienates Jews

How the Left Alienates Jews How the Left Alienates Jews

Jewish voices are too often excluded from precisely the conversations they should be leading.

Jan 12, 2022 / Column / Alexis Grenell

Chloe Maxmin

What a Progressive Champion From Rural Maine Can Teach Democrats About Winning What a Progressive Champion From Rural Maine Can Teach Democrats About Winning

Chloe Maxmin can show Democrats new paths to victory.

Jan 11, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

What Should the Left Do About China?

What Should the Left Do About China? What Should the Left Do About China?

Progressive thinkers are developing a foreign policy approach that opposes military confrontation while acknowledging Beijing’s oppressive policies.

Jan 11, 2022 / Feature / David Klion

Chilean President-elect Gabriel Boric

Chile’s “New Left” Brings Hope Chile’s “New Left” Brings Hope

With capital already taking flight and the rise of the far right, Gabriel Boric’s administration isn’t in for an easy ride.

Jan 7, 2022 / Franck Gaudichaud

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How Canceling Student Loan Debt Would Be Strategically Smart for Biden How Canceling Student Loan Debt Would Be Strategically Smart for Biden

The country desperately needs relief, and the president needs a political win.

Dec 28, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

These Progressives Fought the Good Fight in 2021—and Gave Us Hope for 2022

These Progressives Fought the Good Fight in 2021—and Gave Us Hope for 2022 These Progressives Fought the Good Fight in 2021—and Gave Us Hope for 2022

For a year that saw progress come slowly and presidential approval ratings decline, these progressives held the line, speaking truth to power, defending democracy, and showing up f...

Dec 28, 2021 / Feature / John Nichols

Ban CRT Card

The Black Core of the Culture War The Black Core of the Culture War

Something happened to Black discourse on the way to the backlash—and that’s no joke.

Dec 23, 2021 / Joshua Adams

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