The Left

At Long Last, a President Declares That the Era of Small Government Is Over

At Long Last, a President Declares That the Era of Small Government Is Over At Long Last, a President Declares That the Era of Small Government Is Over

President Biden has demonstrated that he intends to launch initiatives that go beyond those of the Obama era.

Feb 2, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

These Machines Won’t Kill Fascism: Toward a Militant Progressive Vision for Tech

These Machines Won’t Kill Fascism: Toward a Militant Progressive Vision for Tech These Machines Won’t Kill Fascism: Toward a Militant Progressive Vision for Tech

The left must vie for control over the algorithms, data, and infrastructure that shape our lives.

Jan 29, 2021 / Nantina Vgontzas and Meredith Whittaker

This Is Why Texas Is the Next Georgia

This Is Why Texas Is the Next Georgia This Is Why Texas Is the Next Georgia

The same factors that were critical to success in Georgia exist in Texas.

Jan 29, 2021 / Steve Phillips

The Fight to Revive Democracy Has Only Just Begun

The Fight to Revive Democracy Has Only Just Begun The Fight to Revive Democracy Has Only Just Begun

Two bills awaiting the new Senate would ensure that everyone can vote—and that their votes matter.

Jan 26, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Biden Can’t Lose Sight of the Nuclear Crisis

Biden Can’t Lose Sight of the Nuclear Crisis Biden Can’t Lose Sight of the Nuclear Crisis

How the new president can keep the world safe from nuclear annihilation.

Jan 19, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Alliance Between Vigilantes and Law Enforcement: A US Tradition

Alliance Between Vigilantes and Law Enforcement: A US Tradition Alliance Between Vigilantes and Law Enforcement: A US Tradition

On the continuity between the early-20th-century American Protective League and today’s violent “patriots.”

Jan 19, 2021 / R.H. Lossin

Greece to the US: So You’ve Experienced a Coup…

Greece to the US: So You’ve Experienced a Coup… Greece to the US: So You’ve Experienced a Coup…

US democracy proved precarious on January 6 for the same reason it’s been thwarted around the world.

Jan 18, 2021 / Angela Dimitrakaki

Biden

Progressives Know How to Turn the Page on the Trump Years. Biden Should Listen. Progressives Know How to Turn the Page on the Trump Years. Biden Should Listen.

It is vital that the incoming president launch his administration with immediate, bold reforms to address the cascading crises facing the country.

Jan 12, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Rev. Raphael Warnock’s Bend-the-Arc Faith Is Precisely What the Senate Needs

Rev. Raphael Warnock’s Bend-the-Arc Faith Is Precisely What the Senate Needs Rev. Raphael Warnock’s Bend-the-Arc Faith Is Precisely What the Senate Needs

A historic Senate runoff victory in Georgia has given America a measure of progress that should be cherished and built upon.

Jan 11, 2021 / John Nichols

The Capitol Riot Reveals the Dangers From the Enemy Within

The Capitol Riot Reveals the Dangers From the Enemy Within The Capitol Riot Reveals the Dangers From the Enemy Within

But the belief that America previously had a well-functioning democracy is an illusion.

Jan 8, 2021 / Eric Foner

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