Reaching Out to Bernie Supporters: A Primer

Reaching Out to Bernie Supporters: A Primer

Now that the Democratic National Convention is over and Hillary Clinton has officially accepted the party’s nomination, millions of people are celebrating the historic event. But not everyone is #WithHer. There are millions more people who still #FeelTheBern and...

ICYMI: The Most Moving Speeches from the First Two Days of the DNC

Days here at the DNC are long. Caucus sessions happen at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in the morning, then the action moves over to the Wells Fargo Center in the afternoon. Speeches begin at 4 p.m. and last until about 11 p.m. Most reactions to speeches...
The Massive Internal Conflict for Berniecrats Like Me

The Massive Internal Conflict for Berniecrats Like Me

Can the Democratic Party be more progressive? Of course we can! We’re working on it. “Love Trumps Hate” signs passed around the hall, acknowledging one of Bernie Sanders’ primary messages. It was nice to hear that there has been more progress...
The Left Doesn’t Need a Green Tea Party

The Left Doesn’t Need a Green Tea Party

From the standpoint of news coverage, we Democrats have had a good couple of weeks. Senator Chris Murphy’s filibuster and the House sit-in led by Representative John Lewis have shined a spotlight on how beholden our Republican legislators are to the NRA. Donald...