Politics

13 Ways the Vote Is Being Suppressed Ahead of the Election

Half of American voters expect to have difficulty casting a ballot this November.

Janea Wilson

Risking Your Life For a Trump Rally Means There's Nothing Left to Lose

On the campaign trail in Pennsylvania with Donald Trump, the dead mall candidate.

Hamilton Nolan

“I Am Black Lives Matter”: Jamaal Bowman on How He’ll Bring the Movement to the House

Natalie Shure

“This Is What I Do”: Cori Bush on Her Journey from the Streets of Ferguson to Capitol Hill

Natalie Shure

“Progressive Policies Are Practical”: Marie Newman on Unseating a Conservative Incumbent

Natalie Shure

“I Have to Give Credit to AOC”: Mondaire Jones on the Inspiration Behind His Historic Left Challenge

Natalie Shure

The Squad Is Growing: A New Crew of Left Challengers Is Bringing Movement Politics to Congress

It's not just AOC, Omar, Pressley and Tlaib. This crop of organizers-turned-politicians—alongside the Squad—plans to usher in a progressive revival in the House of Representatives.

Natalie Shure

To Tame a Far-Right Supreme Court, Let’s Revive This Forgotten Proposal from 1922

The U.S. Supreme Court commands far more power than it should, but we can put it in its place. And it’s been done before.

Leon Fink

The Socialists and Progressives Working Outside of the Biden Campaign to Oust Trump

These grassroots groups may be reaching people the Biden campaign isn’t.

Nuala Bishari

The Nightmare Facing the Poor and Working Class If There’s Not Another Stimulus

With time running out and Republicans balking at more Covid relief, U.S. workers are facing a future of financial misery.

Jeff Schuhrke

The Climate Movement's Difficult Fight Ahead If Trump Wins

Another term for Trump means an uphill battle for climate activism. But it's a fight we can't afford to lose.

Mattias Lehman

How to Win a Green New Deal Under Biden

With effective organizing and consistent pressure, young climate activists proved that Biden can be pushed to adopt more progressive policies.

Nikayla Jefferson

The Case for Wearing a Mask and Voting In Person

In battleground states, vote by mail could contribute to Trump's "red mirage" lead on election night.

Steven Hill

Nobody Seems to Grasp How Screwed We Are

A nation on the precipice hears absurd normality from the candidates who are supposed to save us.

Hamilton Nolan

How Do You Flip Rural Trump Voters? Talk to Them.

In 2016, establishment Democrats all but ignored rural communities. Groups like People's Action are changing that, one conversation at a time.

George Goehl

Why the Federal Reserve Should Grant Zero-Interest Loans to Local and State Governments

Our states and cities are facing devastating cuts due to the pandemic. To prevent that, let’s cancel Wall Street.

Saqib Bhatti

Progressive Groups Are Preparing to Thwart a Possible Trump-Led Coup. Here's How.

Sometimes democracy needs to be defended in the streets. These grassroots organizations are getting ready.

Maurizio Guerrero

It Is Good When Leaders Experience the Consequences of Their Own Decisions

Trump's Covid diagnosis could help lead to better government through karma.

Hamilton Nolan