Progressives

What the election means for the left

The American left needs to change a lot of minds on the way to a more decent society. A president can help

Michael Kazin Sunday, Nov 4, 2012 4:59 PM UTC 27
Politics Progressives, 2012 Elections

The author's "Progressive case against Obama" stirred strong reactions. He takes on his critics

Matt Stoller Saturday, Nov 3, 2012 2:00 PM UTC 478
Politics Mitt Romney, Barack Obama

With the president in office, progress -- however incremental -- remains possible. With Mitt, forget about it

Todd Gitlin Wednesday, Oct 31, 2012 11:45 AM UTC 251
Politics The 99 percent, Progressives

Drones, the drug war and income inequality are important. But a vote against Obama only makes other issues worse

Peter Coyote Monday, Oct 29, 2012 11:30 PM UTC 232
Politics Barack Obama, 2012 Elections

Bottom line: The president is complicit in creating an increasingly unequal -- and unjust -- society

Matt Stoller Saturday, Oct 27, 2012 12:00 PM UTC 458
Politics Barack Obama, 2012 Elections

He's no Roosevelt, but we have to reelect Obama -- and push him to live up to the New Deal architect's legacy

Harvey J. Kaye Friday, Oct 26, 2012 7:25 PM UTC 14
Politics Franklin D. Roosevelt

The former Obama aide says the president's most loyal supporters are imagining promises he never made

David Sirota Tuesday, Oct 16, 2012 2:00 PM UTC 58
Social Barack Obama, Rahm Emanuel, PBS

I've given and given to causes, but they always hire the young guy

Cary Tennis Wednesday, Oct 10, 2012 12:00 AM UTC 49
Life Progressives, Volunteers