Politics
The Senate Just Took the Biggest Step Yet Toward Ending U.S. Support for the Yemen War
After years of protest against the devastating onslaught, the Senate finally took steps to halt the war in Yemen.
Miles Kampf-Lassin and Sarah Lazare
After Losing, Wisconsin Republicans Are Trying to Subvert Democracy. They Will Fail.
Scott Walker’s time in office is ending as it began—with an attack on voting rights. But it will only backfire on the GOP.
Scot Ross
“Our Present Is a Nightmare”: 100 Yemenis Speak Out Against the U.S.-Saudi War
As the Senate takes an unprecedented step towards ending the Yemen War, here are the voices of the Yemenis bearing its brunt.
Shireen Al-Adeimi
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
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