Progressives
Manchin Admits His Brand of Democrat is a Losing Strategy
Several progressives, who have campaigned as foils to Manchin, were projected to win primary races against their centrist opponents earlier this week.
Meet the New Dems—the Moderate Members Defending Our Democracy
Our members know that making progress is what's truly progressive and being moderate in approach yields results.
Democrats Treat Black Americans Like Political Pawns
It is a wholly one-sided relationship in which Democrats are the only ones who benefit.
Supreme Court Roe v. Wade Leak Sparks Fight Between Democrats, Progressives
Some on the left are taking aim at those on their side of the political spectrum for allegedly laying the groundwork for such a move to take place.
Bernie Sanders Shrinks Endorsements as Democrats Shy Away From Socialism
Pollster Carly Cooperman told Newsweek that the senator "is not looking to play kingmaker as much as he prioritizes fighting for a progressive agenda."
Ro Khanna Lays Out Plan for Democrats' 'Big Impact' Ahead of Midterms
The California congressman firmly believes the U.S. is the "greatest country in the world," saying "we should be proud of what makes us exceptional."
Joe Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Needs to Go Further, Progressives Say
The U.S. Education Department said 40,000 student loan borrowers will see their debt cleared under changes to loan repayment programs.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Rages at Lawsuit Against Her, Warns of Retaliation
The Republican Representative said she would defend her name and would find ways to fight back against the "progressives" and "leftists."
Susan Sarandon Slams Jayapal For Not Endorsing Progressive Candidate
"Your compromises have failed and people are suffering because of your ambition," Sarandon told Jayapal for endorsing an incumbent House Democrat from Ohio.
Progressives Press Biden to Bypass Congress as Democrats Sour On Far Left
Hopeful that executive action will allow them to help deliver on key policies, progressives sent 55 recommendations to President Joe Biden on Thursday.
Rashida Tlaib Challenges Biden on Progressive Agenda in SOTU Response
Tlaib urged Biden to "use his executive power to take action right now to deliver for the people."
Dem Division on Display as Progressives Plan Response to State of the Union
Left-wing lawmaker Rashida Tlaib will respond to President Joe Biden's address as the Democratic Party heads toward a difficult midterm election.
Using the New Liberal Playbook, BLM Calls Criticism 'Misinformation'
It's a clever sleight of hand that invalidates skepticism by casting it as a moral failure.
Some of U.S.' Most Liberal Mayors Are Turning on Their Progressive Allies
Leaders in various cities across the country are increasingly less likely to support causes such as police reform and school-related social justice measures.
San Francisco School Board Recall Is a Wake Up Call for Progressives
Voters ousted three progressive members of the city's school board in a recall effort promoted by anger over the board's decision-making during the pandemic.
Pelosi Rejects 'Defund the Police' After Cori Bush Pushes It Again
"Community safety, protect and defend in every way, is our oath of office," the Speaker of the House said on Sunday.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Agrees With AOC on Something—Breaking Up Big Tech
The Georgia Republican said she and the New York progressive congresswoman "agree for very different reasons."
The Left Shouldn't Scrap 'Defund the Police.' We Should Brand It Better.
The Left doesn't need a new platform on policing; we need a new communications strategy.
The Progressive Case Against Abortion
We look forward to the day abortion is a distant memory of a late-capitalist past when profit mattered more than human lives.
AOC Offers to Help Supporters Run for Local Office 'Everywhere'
The progressive congresswoman urged her supporters to run in local elections across the country.
Progressives Urge Vote on Build Back Better to Put Manchin, GOP on Record
If Joe Manchin "wants to vote against the Build Back Better Act, he should have the opportunity to do so with a floor vote," Bernie Sanders said Sunday.
Moderate House Dems Double Down on Support for BBB After Manchin Opposition
"Failure is not an option," the New Democrat Coalition chair said, asserting that Build Back Better addresses "the most pressing issues for families."
Republicans Applaud Joe Manchin for Rejecting Biden's 'Terrible' BBB Act
"This is one of the best Christmas gifts America could get this year. This bill was far too expensive and far too radical," said Rep. Robert Aderholt.
Senate Clears Emanuel as Japan Ambassador With GOP Help, Dem Opposition
Eight Republican lawmakers approved of Biden's pick, while three Democrats decided against him seven years after the death of Laquan McDonald.
Black Democrats Are Fighting Back Against 'Woke' Progressives
People who have seen the suffering on the ground have no patience for the vapid, empty sentiments and self-serving "solutions" of those who want to use our pain to increase their power.
Progressives' Efforts at Immigration Reform Halted by Joe Manchin
"The bottom line is the parliamentarian, you stick with the parliamentarian, that's all," Manchin told reporters. "You stick on every issue."
'This Should Be Simple': AOC, Progressives Say Boebert Must Be Punished
Ocasio-Cortez argued that Boebert should be stripped of House committee assignments for inciting "incredibly racist rhetoric against a specific colleague."
Why Progressives Are Wrong to Long for Danish Welfare
In the United States and abroad, strengthening families needs to be front and center in promoting social mobility across generations. And this is doubly true for people wishing to combat inequality.
It's Time to Stand up to Progressive Prosecutors
Waukesha has already paid the most extreme price, but other parts of America feel the pain daily as progressive prosecutors reshape the justice system.
Progressives Urge Biden to Deliver on Promises as Dems Struggle With Base
Democrats are now the underdogs facing a red wave in 2022, and some progressives say that the president must act fast to recapture the support of those who voted for him last year.