Politics

Marc Lamont Hill Has Secured His Place in the Proud Black Anti-Colonial Tradition

Black radicals have long connected their struggle to the plight of Palestinians.

Eli Day

Black People Need Political Power Independent of the Democrats

Stacey Abrams’ loss in Georgia could have been prevented.

Alicia Garza

Democrats Must Do More To Turn Out Latino Voters in 2020

This means dedicated voter outreach and a bold, progressive immigration platform.

Candice Bernd

How the Left Can Win in 2020: Primary Centrist Democrats in Blue Districts

Progressives such as Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, Deb Haaland and Rashida Tlaib show how insurgent candidates can push the whole party left.

Sean McElwee

How To Elect Democrats Who Actually Answer To Workers

Why strikes and workplace power build electoral power.

Jane McAlevey

Nancy Pelosi Finds Time for War Hawks—But Not Yemeni-American Peace Advocates

While declining to meet with the Yemeni Alliance Committee, Pelosi has been palling around with the Israeli-American Council and the Saudi ambassador.

Sarah Lazare

There Is Nothing Kind or Gentle About George H.W. Bush’s Legacy

Bush 41 had a long career of ruthless war-making. It must not be whitewashed.

Christopher D. Cook

The Democrats Need a Clear Economic Vision. Here’s Where to Start.

The rising left wing of the party is leading the way, and the People's Budget and Green New Deal show how Democrats can transform the economy.

Christopher D. Cook

Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Are Pushing a Bold New Plan to Tackle Climate Change

In a livestreamed town hall event, Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez laid out the best hope yet to stave off climate disaster and transform our economy: A Green New Deal. And now it's gaining support in Congress.

Miles Kampf-Lassin

Beyond Girl Power: The Answer to the Commodification of Feminism Is a Women-Led Socialist Movement

Liberals are whitewashing feminism and watering down the legacies of socialist women. We mustn't let them rewrite history.

Roqayah Chamseddine

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Push for a Green New Deal Is Not Just Good Policy—It’s Political Genius

By taking the demand straight to the halls of power, Ocasio-Cortez is building support for a policy that could stave off climate change and transform the economy.

Jim Pugh

The Illegitimacy of the Ruling Class

Americans are losing faith in governance by the elite.

Thea N. Riofrancos

Bernie Sanders and Kamala Harris Both Fall Short on Abolishing Money Bail

Each of their bills is weak, although Harris' is more dangerously flawed.

Sarah Lazare

The Left Is Already Winning the 2020 Presidential Race

For the first time in 40 years, bold progressive policies are setting the terms of the debate.

Theo Anderson

Socialists in the House: A 100-Year History from Victor Berger to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

American socialists have a long and proud tradition in elected office. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib are the latest to carry the torch.

Maurice Isserman

Native Americans Scored Big Election Wins in Washington State and Beyond

On Tuesday, Puyallup tribe members celebrated a landmark police accountability initiative, as well as Native victories nationwide.

Stephanie Woodard

Why Chicagoans Just Fired a Judge For the First Time in 28 Years

Taking a cue from progressive lawyers and racial justice activists, Chicago voters ousted longtime judge Matthew Coghlan.

Rick Tulsky

Black Women Voters Aren’t “Saving America.” We’re Saving Ourselves.

Since at least the 1830s, Black women have organized, campaigned, and voted for issues that matter to us most.

Joshunda Sanders