Third Party Politics

Keith Ellison with Trump poster

Resisting Trump Is Not Enough Resisting Trump Is Not Enough

Progressives also need to advance a concrete agenda, and that means taking on Democrats-In-Name-Only.

Feb 16, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage

Students protest low wages.

3 Steps for Progressive Resistance and Rebuilding as the Trump Era Launches 3 Steps for Progressive Resistance and Rebuilding as the Trump Era Launches

Ultimately, the party’s fortunes will depend on recruiting a new generation of progressive leaders who can harness the power of social movements and drive it into electoral politic...

Jan 3, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The 2016 Progressive Honor Roll

The 2016 Progressive Honor Roll The 2016 Progressive Honor Roll

Yes, it’s been an awful year. But the untold story is that grassroots activists have actually frequently prevailed.

Dec 20, 2016 / Feature / John Nichols

Putin on TV

Cold War Hysteria vs. US National Security Cold War Hysteria vs. US National Security

Allegations that Putin “stole” the election for Trump further prevent the urgent discussion needed to cope with grave new Cold War dangers.

Dec 15, 2016 / Stephen F. Cohen

Minimum Wage Rally

How to Mount a Progressive Resistance How to Mount a Progressive Resistance

Opposition to Trump will come—not only in the streets but also from leaders in states and cities who are intent on making America better.

Dec 13, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Congressional Progessive Caucus

Taking It to the States Taking It to the States

State and local government is where the next generation of progressive voices will emerge.

Nov 22, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

When Liberal Elites Spurn Populism, Trump Happens

When Liberal Elites Spurn Populism, Trump Happens When Liberal Elites Spurn Populism, Trump Happens

Denied a populism from the left, millions of Americans picked the one from the right.

Nov 15, 2016 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan

Climate March

Trump’s Denial of Catastrophic Climate Change Is a Clear Danger Trump’s Denial of Catastrophic Climate Change Is a Clear Danger

Trump is about to find out that millions of concerned citizens here and abroad will use every nonviolent means possible to stop him from accelerating the worst crisis humans have e...

Nov 15, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Donald Trump press

Media Malpractice 2016 Media Malpractice 2016

We need structural reforms to revive an accountability-centered media that doesn’t value profits over the public interest.

Nov 8, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Bernie Delegates DNC

Sanders Supporters: It’s Infuriating to Be Told We Have to Vote for Hillary. But We Do. Sanders Supporters: It’s Infuriating to Be Told We Have to Vote for Hillary. But We Do.

Thoughts from a Bernie delegate.

Nov 4, 2016 / Jumaane D. Williams

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