Fifty years ago, African-Americans were denied the right to vote. Now the vast majority of Americans are being denied the rightful value of their vote.

Clearly, the left matters. Why, then, is it so difficult for progressives to get a seat at the table?

The TPP is not only – perhaps not even mostly – about freer trade, and thus who gains and who loses is very much dependent on the exact details of the agreement.

We the People deserve to see the agreement before Congress essentially preapproves it by voting on fast track.

It’s time to ignore the people on the right who refuse to make the connection between a disaster and the obstruction of investments that could have prevented it.

It's obvious that Obama's trade deal is a step towards locking in large trade deficits and high unemployment. So no one should be surprised if working people oppose this deal.

Looking back at the first Clinton presidency is likely to tell you much about the shape and character of the possible second one.

Why the GOP hasn't (yet) paid for its march to the right.

Fairytales about the health of our democracy disguise the corrupting influence of top donors.

Sister Simone Campbell and an interfaith coalition are working toward a federal budget that will better reflect shared values of fairness and compassion.