Politics
Even by Trump’s Own Standards, His Budget Is Terrible
Trickle-down tax cuts and slashes to social spending aren't the path to a competitive economy.
Susan J. Douglas
Can Progressives and Democrats Make This Thing Work?
Progressives debate corporate money in politics and the potential for change.
Theo Anderson
The UK Elections or: How the Democrats Should Learn to Stop Worrying and Love Socialism
The Labour Party’s surprise showing is a teachable moment for those of us across the pond.
Kate Aronoff
Bernie Sanders Supporters Are Taking Over the Democratic Party Machine, One State at a Time
From California to Massachusetts, a grassroots revolt from the left is wresting control of the party away from the corporate establishment.
Theo Anderson
How Jeremy Corbyn Pulled Off One of the Biggest Upsets in Modern Political History
Labour’s shocking performance is proof that a strong left platform can win broad support.
Bhaskar Sunkara
Interviews for Resistance: A Sanders Campaign Vet on How to Connect with Disaffected Voters
Becky Bond talks about the importance of knocking on doors to bridge the gap between voters and campaigns.
Sarah Jaffe
The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Just Won’t Die
New Zealand and other signatories are quietly reviving the neoliberal trade deal, confident the political winds in the U.S. will shift.
Branko Marcetic
Jeremy Corbyn and Labour May Just Upend British Politics from the Left
No matter the outcome, Corbyn has surprised his critics and built a stronger opposition.
Richard Seymour
The Most Radical Aspect of Jeremy Corbyn’s Program? Democratizing the Economy
A report from the Labour Party outlines plans to democratize models of ownership.
Michal Rozworski
10 Years Ago, Connecticut Got Big Money Out of Its Elections. Now Democrats Are Gutting the Program.
The landmark public financing system is under threat.
Adam Eichen
Sanders Backers Plant Left-Wing Flag in the Massachusetts Democratic Party
The state’s party just passed an incredibly progressive platform.
Theo Anderson
Wisconsin May Bring the Koch Brothers One State Closer To Rewriting the Constitution
Legislators are debating whether to call for a constitutional convention, a prize of corporate interest groups.
Kate Aronoff
Why “Pay for Success” Financing Could Cost Taxpayers More Than They Bargained For
Cash-strapped governments are increasingly turning to Wall Street to fund social services. Will the model be a Trojan horse for privatization?
Rachel M. Cohen
Jeremy Corbyn’s Judgment Day
The June 8 election is critical for Labour's future.
Jane Miller
Interviews for Resistance: From Resistance to Revolution—It’s Time To Switch to Offense
An organizer talks about what it takes to move from a reactionary position to one where we fight for the power to govern.
Sarah Jaffe
Anti-Corporate Protesters Drown Out Democratic Party Chair Tom Perez with Chants of “Liar!”
Fault lines in the party were on full display as the California Democratic convention got off to a dramatic start.
Winona Dimeo-Ediger
As Tensions Flare Between Turkey and the Kurds, the U.S. Backs Both Sides
Negotiations, not more U.S. weapons, are needed to resolve the decades-long conflict.
Patrick Lewis
A Very Cautious Left Case for Impeachment
Trump must go--and progressives can harness his exodus to build a movement.
Kate Aronoff
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