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Theo Anderson
Theo Anderson is an In These Times contributing writer. He has a Ph.D. in modern U.S. history from Yale and writes on the intellectual and religious history of conservatism and progressivism in the United States. Follow him on Twitter @Theoanderson7.
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Why We Should Believe Campaign Promises
Candidates may not truly believe everything they say. But we can get them to follow through on it anyway. MORE
Views · February 20, 2019
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The Left Is Already Winning the 2020 Presidential Race
For the first time in 40 years, bold progressive policies are setting the terms of the debate. MORE
Features · November 13, 2018
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New York’s Faux Democrats Are Out, and Conservative Democratic Politics Thoroughly Discredited
Voters in New York just told members of the conservative-leaning IDC to GTFO. MORE
Features · September 14, 2018
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Despite El-Sayed’s Loss, The Left Scored Some Huge Wins—and Showed It’s Winning the War
From Kansas to Michigan to Missouri, voters proved that left politics can win in the Midwest. Get ready for the coming wave. MORE
Features · August 8, 2018
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With Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Backing Him, Abdul El-Sayed May Be on the Verge of a Stunning Upset
Riding a wave of left energy, gubernatorial candidate El-Sayed could follow the lead of Sanders in 2016 and score a shocking primary win in Michigan. MORE
Features · August 2, 2018
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California Democrats Just Stunned Dianne Feinstein By Endorsing Her Left Challenger
On Saturday, the California Democratic Party overwhelmingly backed progressive Senate candidate Kevin de Leon over incumbent Dianne Feinstein, the latest sign yet of a tectonic shift toward the party's left flank. MORE
Features · July 16, 2018
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Ben Jealous’s Victory Is Proof the Democratic Party’s Left Flank Is Winning Concrete Power
Jealous's victory in Maryland shows the Bernie Sanders wing of the Democratic Party is ascendant—and that bold progressive ideas are the path to victory. MORE
Features · June 26, 2018
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California’s Left Swing Is Very Good News for Progressives Nationwide
Tuesday's primaries show that from universal healthcare to early childhood education and taxing the wealthy, progressives are winning the battle of ideas in the Democratic Party. MORE
Features · June 7, 2018
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A Democratic Spring: 12 Left Challengers Taking On the Party Establishment in 2018
The scattering of challenges to the Democratic establishment after Bernie Sanders’ run has become a tidal wave. MORE
Features · May 14, 2018
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This Union Nurse and Outspoken Progressive Could Become Iowa’s Next Governor
Cathy Glasson is running an insurgent campaign on a platform of Medicare for all, a $15 minimum wage and ending “right to work” laws. MORE
Act Locally · April 23, 2018