Letters From the November 11/December 7, 2020, Issue Letters From the November 11/December 7, 2020, Issue
Hofstadter’s legacy…
Nov 17, 2020 / Our Readers and Jeet Heer
Democratic Voters Want More Than the Status Quo Democratic Voters Want More Than the Status Quo
The 2020 election results reinforce the imperative of the left’s agenda.
Nov 11, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage
Progressives Are an Asset for the Democratic Party. It Should Treat Them That Way. Progressives Are an Asset for the Democratic Party. It Should Treat Them That Way.
Democratic progressives are not an isolated fringe—and their ideas are popular. The party should not run away from them.
Nov 10, 2020 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
John Kasich Contributed Nothing to Biden’s Election, So Why Should Democrats Listen to His Claptrap? John Kasich Contributed Nothing to Biden’s Election, So Why Should Democrats Listen to His Claptrap?
Kasich claims the left harmed Democrats. Wrong. Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and movements boosted turnout and helped swing key states.
Nov 9, 2020 / John Nichols
Could Elizabeth Warren Be the Next Treasury Secretary? Could Elizabeth Warren Be the Next Treasury Secretary?
The Massachusetts senator is lobbying for the position and is expected to meet with President-elect Biden to make her case.
Nov 9, 2020 / Eoin Higgins
Dianne Feinstein Demonstrates Why Democratic Challenges to Democratic Incumbents Are Necessary Dianne Feinstein Demonstrates Why Democratic Challenges to Democratic Incumbents Are Necessary
The California senator’s praise for the disastrous Amy Coney Barrett confirmation process played into Republican hands.
Oct 23, 2020 / John Nichols
Earth to Biden: Stop Talking About Fracking Earth to Biden: Stop Talking About Fracking
Data for Progress polling shows that support for a fracking ban fell 16 points among Democrats after Biden and Harris opposed it in the debates.
Oct 21, 2020 / Julian Brave NoiseCat and Danielle Deiseroth
Progressives Won’t Wait for Biden to Set the Course Progressives Won’t Wait for Biden to Set the Course
If Biden plans to fulfill his campaign trail promise that he’ll be the “most progressive president since FDR,” he’ll have to help lead the push for progressive policies.
Oct 19, 2020 / Robert L. Borosage
Paula Jean Swearengin Wants to Turn West Virginia Blue Paula Jean Swearengin Wants to Turn West Virginia Blue
In a state Democrats have all but abandoned, the daughter of a coal miner represents a growing progressive wave.
Oct 14, 2020 / Daniel Boguslaw
Your Vote Can Help Save the Working Families Party Your Vote Can Help Save the Working Families Party
WFP needs 130,000 votes on this November's ballot to survive Cuomo's attacks in New York.
Oct 8, 2020 / The Editors