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  The Betrayals of Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
  by Karissa Halstrom Politics
  
  The representative from Washington has been hailed as the future of Democratic politics. But for those of us who actually live in her district, she’s just more of the same. Read the article ›
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  Don’t Let Medicare For All Be Rebranded
  by Dr. Abdul El-Sayed Healthcare
  
  It’s single-payer healthcare. Period. Read the article ›
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  In Praise of Suit Socialism
  by Nathan J. Robinson Politics
  
  If there’s a visual language that connotes credibility and authority, why not take advantage of it? Read the article ›
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Articles by Nathan J. Robinson

You Wanted a More Brutal World

September 04, 2026

Milo Yiannopoulos gleefully supported a vicious, brutal deportation machine. Having helped unleash this nightmarish system, will he take responsibility for helping us dismantle it?

by Nathan J. Robinson

The Wall Street Journal’s Propaganda On Rent Control

September 01, 2026

Let’s at least be honest about the benefits that capping rent increases delivers.

by Nathan J. Robinson

We Love David Attenborough, So Why Don’t We Listen to Him?

August 31, 2026

The esteemed TV naturalist has been widely celebrated as he reaches his 100th year, but his warnings about climate and biodiversity loss are being ignored.

by Nathan J. Robinson

A Socialist’s Adventures On Right-Wing Cable News

August 19, 2026

How we can use a rigged medium to spread a leftist message.

by Nathan J. Robinson

Socialism’s Moment Is Here

August 14, 2026

With a flurry of election victories, nonstop media attention, and a shift in public opinion, the fortunes of the American left are finally starting to turn.

by Nathan J. Robinson

Without Solidarity, The Left Will Fail

August 12, 2026

Democratic socialist Francesca Hong was abandoned by those who could—and should—have helped her become the first DSA governor. Next time, we need to do better.

by Nathan J. Robinson

The Meaning of El-Sayed’s Victory

August 05, 2026

If he wins in November, this could be end of the road for AIPAC and the Democratic establishment.

by Nathan J. Robinson

Abdul El-Sayed Becomes the First Current Affairs Contributor Nominated For U.S. Senate

August 05, 2026

Dr. El-Sayed’s primary win is sending a shockwave through U.S. politics, but at Current Affairs, we’ve been covering him since 2018.

by Nathan J. Robinson