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3 villains that made 2021 hard — and 3 heroes that made it better

3 villains that made 2021 hard — and 3 heroes that made it better

Dec 22, 2021

If you know where to look, there’s also a lot to be hopeful about. Here are a few villains that shaped 2021 for the worse — and a few heroes worth rooting for.

Democrats Need to Protect Democracy — And Pass Their Own Agenda

Democrats Need to Protect Democracy — And Pass Their Own Agenda

Nov 19, 2021

The 2022 elections are still a year away, but all signs point to trouble for Democrats.

Despite Republican Boycott, Dems Launch New Inequality Committee

Despite Republican Boycott, Dems Launch New Inequality Committee

Jul 30, 2021

Over the next two years, they will study the problem of economic disparity and develop policy solutions.

We May Be One Election From Permanent Minority Rule

We May Be One Election From Permanent Minority Rule

Mar 8, 2021

Donald Trump has been defeated, but American democracy remains in peril. Here’s how we can reverse the trendline.

This Is a Climate Emergency. We Need More Than Half-Measures from Democrats.

This Is a Climate Emergency. We Need More Than Half-Measures from Democrats.

Sep 10, 2020

How to get the Democrats’ climate policy from “better than the Republicans” to “sufficient to save the planet.”

The Democratic Party Attacks on Ilhan Omar Are a Travesty

The Democratic Party Attacks on Ilhan Omar Are a Travesty

Mar 5, 2019

I’m Jewish and have worked against anti-Semitism for decades. I was sitting a few feet from Omar at Busboys & Poets and I heard nothing—nothing—that smacked of anti-Semitism, overt or coded or otherwise.

How New Yorkers Are Holding Their New Politicians to Their Word

How New Yorkers Are Holding Their New Politicians to Their Word

Jan 14, 2019

Voters made their desire for progressive change clear in November. Now they’re making sure their new representatives come through with their campaign promises.

A New Progressive Standard on Campaign Cash: It Can’t Come from Corporations

A New Progressive Standard on Campaign Cash: It Can’t Come from Corporations

Apr 26, 2018

PACs aren’t sitting well with left-leaning voters, leading candidates to move away from a reliance on corporate funding.

Democrats Should Create Policies That Help the Black People Who Put Them In Power

Democrats Should Create Policies That Help the Black People Who Put Them In Power

Dec 18, 2017

They can start by addressing the racial wealth divide.

Alabama Upset Sparks Calls to Slow Down GOP Tax Push

Alabama Upset Sparks Calls to Slow Down GOP Tax Push

Dec 13, 2017

A slowdown would give the public more time to learn about the bill and all the ways it’s designed to further enrich the wealthy.

Activist Groups Work on Inspiring Alternatives to the GOP Tax Plan

Activist Groups Work on Inspiring Alternatives to the GOP Tax Plan

Nov 1, 2017

Rep. Jayapal of Seattle is among the leading Progessive Democrats working to educate constituents about a fast-moving Republican tax plan.

Democrats’ ‘Better Deal’ Isn’t Much Better

Democrats’ ‘Better Deal’ Isn’t Much Better

Aug 1, 2017

Working Americans are hungering for a policy agenda daring enough to take on corporate greed. The Democratic Party’s “Better Deal” isn’t that.

Calling Working People of All Colors

Calling Working People of All Colors

Dec 22, 2016

The economic concerns of the white working class and people of color are more alike than different.

Neocons Have Flocked to Hillary Clinton. Does This Signal a Cataclysm in American Politics?

Neocons Have Flocked to Hillary Clinton. Does This Signal a Cataclysm in American Politics?

Nov 3, 2016

A highly unpopular president is about to take office and one of the major political parties is on life support. What will this mean for U.S. foreign policy?

New President Must Make Tax Reform a Top Priority

New President Must Make Tax Reform a Top Priority

Oct 26, 2016

After the election, we need to focus on forcing the next president to address inequality and fix our upside down tax code.

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