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Despite His Losses, Bernie Sanders’ Agenda Is Winning

While Sanders lost in Michigan and other states, exit polls show voters want Medicare for All, an economic transformation and a nominee who will run on a progressive platform.

BY MILES KAMPF-LASSIN

Coronavirus Shows Capitalism Is a Razor’s Edge

Coronavirus has exposed, with cruel efficiency, how much our economy isn't just marked by precarity and worker fear—but deliberately built around it.

BY SARAH LAZARE

Guess Who’s Rallying for Medicare for All? Senior Citizens

Older Americans are now on the front lines of the fight for Medicare for All.

BY TAYLOR MOORE

CNN’s Coverage of Sanders Was 3X More Negative Than Biden Following Their Big Primary Wins

In the 24 hours following his massive win in Nevada, Sanders received 3.26 times the amount of negative CNN coverage than Biden did following the latter’s South Carolina win—despite the two wins being by similar margins.

BY JUAN CAICEDO AND SARAH LAZARE


Austerity Could Make the U.S. Coronavirus Outbreak So Much Worse

The lack of investment in public health, a robust social safety net or universal healthcare system all make the U.S. especially vulnerable to the fast-spreading disease.

BY NATALIE SHURE


We Need a Truth and Reconciliation Process for the Trump Era

When the post-Trump moment comes, there will be a temptation to turn the page. Instead, we need deep reflection.

BY K. SABEEL RAHMAN


The U.S.-Taliban Deal Won’t Bring Real Peace, But It Could Reduce the Bloodshed

Withdrawing even some of the U.S. troops, planes, drones and bombers from Afghanistan will reduce the killing.

BY PHYLLIS BENNIS


Why People From Around the World Have Volunteered for Bernie Sanders

Meet the people from Norway, Spain and France who are campaigning for Bernie Sanders.

BY GABE LEVINE-DRIZIN


The Coronavirus Outbreak Shows the Disgrace of Not Guaranteeing Paid Sick Leave

As the coronavirus spreads across the United States, the lack of paid sick leave could spell disaster.

BY ELISE GOULD


What Howard Zinn Got Wrong

The problem with Zinn’s work is that it fails to offer an honest account of how political change actually happens.

BY KYLE WILLIAMS


Why Bernie Must Keep Going: It’s About Our Future

Sanders is down, but he’s not out. And he can still help advance a progressive agenda for all of us.

BY CHRISTOPHER D. COOK