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A Progressive Wish-List for 2018
If our nation’s values are to survive the tenure of Trump, this magazine’s founding ideals must be nurtured and spread. more
Can the Democrats Save Themselves?
New “autopsy” report urges progressive “re-boot.” more
The Next Step in the Revolution: Thousands Converge for Progressive Summit
Sanders: “It’s not Bernie. It’s you.” more
Taking the Resistance to the Ballot Box
A thousand activists gathered in Washington, D.C. at the People’s Action convention this past weekend. Their target? Translating protests into electoral victory. more
Refusing to Make a Monster out of God: Shane Claiborne on the Death Penalty
A native of Tennessee, Claiborne calls on Christians, especially Evangelicals, to turn toward a practice of nonviolence, social justice, and solidarity with the poor. Alabama, pay attention. more
Progressives Need to Put Their Money Where Their Youth Is
Conservative youth organizations have access to almost three times more money than liberal ones. In addition to giving more money, right-wing funders are offering support with fewer strings attached. more
The Essence of Ed Garvey
Ed Garvey was both a preacher and a teacher of the populist arts, and we need to embrace the lessons of his remarkable life. more
Remembering Ed Garvey: A Sense of Justice and a Sense of Humor
A great lawyer and longtime champion of the progressive cause. more
Earth to the Democrats—Anybody Home?
How can it be that the vast resources of the Dems aren’t being engaged to support activists doing their darndest to defeat blatantly destructive Trump nominees? more
What Good Education Looks Like
Beyond saying “no” to Betsy DeVos, what are progressives doing for public education? Two places to watch. more
Further Comment: How Trump Can Unite the Left
It’s time to think big. Let’s push the Democratic Party in an unapologetically progressive direction and build up electorally independent alternatives. more
Happy Birthday to Us!
We published our first issue on January 9, 1909. 108 years later, here's what we're still fighting for. more
Eight Things You Can Do to Uphold Progressive Values in the Coming Year
The resistance is coming. more
Eugene Debs Got 1 Million Votes For President—As Convict Number 9653
Today is the 104th anniversary of just one of the five times Debs campaigned as a socialist for president. more
Democrats Need Progressives to Win
We're seeing a wave of Democrats inspired by the presidential candidacy of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to mount unlikely congressional bids. more
Putin's U.S. Defenders
Progressives are experiencing whiplash as prominent conservatives show support for Putin. more
Bernie and Hillary Delegates Forge an Uneasy Peace. Now What?
Signs were waived on the final day of the convention that read "stronger" and "together". more
DNC 2016: Worlds Collide as Bernie Meets Hillary
He brought his fighting spirit. more
Global Trade: What's a Good Progressive to Do?
"It’s not about trade or not trade, it’s about who writes the rules and who benefits." more
Chicago People’s Summit Is About Keeping Hope Alive
“This political revolution started before Bernie Sanders got here, and it will continue after his campaign.” more
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