The Left

Mikhail Gorbachev

Here’s What Leaders Facing Global Crises Can Learn From Mikhail Gorbachev Here’s What Leaders Facing Global Crises Can Learn From Mikhail Gorbachev

His radical stances on security are needed as much now as when he was in power.

Feb 23, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Neera Tanden

A Defense of Neera Tanden’s Tweets (but Not of Neera Tanden) A Defense of Neera Tanden’s Tweets (but Not of Neera Tanden)

The one thing that the Senate cannot stomach is telling the truth about the Republican Party.

Feb 23, 2021 / David Klion

Senator Mitch McConnell

How to Hold Senate Republicans Accountable How to Hold Senate Republicans Accountable

Defeat them at the polls.

Feb 16, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Socialist Glossy That Wants You to Have It All

The Socialist Glossy That Wants You to Have It All The Socialist Glossy That Wants You to Have It All

The founders of Lux magazine say there’s something radical in the strategic pursuit of pleasure.

Feb 10, 2021 / Q&A / Emily Douglas

How Progressive District Attorneys Are Leading the Charge to Fix Our Broken Justice System

How Progressive District Attorneys Are Leading the Charge to Fix Our Broken Justice System How Progressive District Attorneys Are Leading the Charge to Fix Our Broken Justice System

From Philadelphia to Portsmouth, Va., the successes are piling up.

Feb 9, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Rennie Davis, 1940–2021

Rennie Davis, 1940–2021 Rennie Davis, 1940–2021

“It was there that I learned about the Democratic National Convention,” he said. “It was there that I made the decision: I am going to Chicago.”

Feb 9, 2021 / Jon Wiener

Sawant Recall

Big Business Goes Up Against Democracy in Seattle Big Business Goes Up Against Democracy in Seattle

Local corporate interests are trying to recall elected City Council member Kshama Sawant.

Feb 9, 2021 / Jonathan Rosenblum

Mike Davis’s Forecast for the Left

Mike Davis’s Forecast for the Left Mike Davis’s Forecast for the Left

His works of history and social criticism have grappled with the political and ecological disasters of the past. His work has now started to become more hopeful about the future.

Feb 9, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Micah Uetricht

Prosecuting Every Participant in the Capitol Riot Is a Mistake

Prosecuting Every Participant in the Capitol Riot Is a Mistake Prosecuting Every Participant in the Capitol Riot Is a Mistake

Progressives should resist the temptation to call in the carceral state—even against people whose views we despise.

Feb 5, 2021 / Ben Burgis

Behind the Scenes: Personnel as Policy in the Biden Administration

Behind the Scenes: Personnel as Policy in the Biden Administration Behind the Scenes: Personnel as Policy in the Biden Administration

That flood of progressive appointments is no accident.

Feb 2, 2021 / Stephanie Taylor

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