From JacobinThe Shadow Debacle Just over ten months ago, the state of Iowa hosted the very first contest in the Democratic presidential primary season. As anyone who tried to watch the caucuses unfold probably remembers, what ensued was a disaster of epic proportions: the integrity of the process … [Read more...] about The Iowa Caucus Meltdown Showed Everything That’s Wrong With the Democratic Party
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It’s Long Past Time for Democrats to Reject Austerity
From JacobinAs Americans continued to starve, face evictions, and die during this week’s congressional showdown over desperately needed stimulus legislation, former president Barack Obama weighed in by trying to erase a historical cautionary tale that already seems to be … [Read more...] about It’s Long Past Time for Democrats to Reject Austerity
Hari Kunzru’s Novel <cite>Red Pill</cite> Is a Literary Document of the Age of the Alt-Right
From JacobinMD Your new novel is called “Red Pill.” I think most of our readers are probably familiar with this term already, but can you give us a brief explanation of its origin … [Read more...] about Hari Kunzru’s Novel <cite>Red Pill</cite> Is a Literary Document of the Age of the Alt-Right
Leading Progressive Groups Launch Public Pressure Campaign for Biden to Address Fossil Fuel Pollution and the Climate Crisis
From CommonDreamsSkip to main content Close A Better World Is Possible. We Will Only Get There If We Stick Together. Our journalists work hard to inform by bringing you the news that matters - which is often about how the world is. But we think the most important part of our mission is to inspire—and so … [Read more...] about Leading Progressive Groups Launch Public Pressure Campaign for Biden to Address Fossil Fuel Pollution and the Climate Crisis
'We Are Not Embarrassed Enough': Ilhan Omar Slams Congress for Failing the Public on Covid Relief
From CommonDreamsPublished on Thursday, December 17, 2020byCommon Dreams'We Are Not Embarrassed Enough': Ilhan Omar Slams Congress for Failing the Public on Covid Relief "It's really quite shameful that we find ourselves negotiating a deal with such a small amount of money."byJake Johnson, staff writer 0 CommentsRep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) removes … [Read more...] about 'We Are Not Embarrassed Enough': Ilhan Omar Slams Congress for Failing the Public on Covid Relief