Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Last September, Carlock wrote a draft of a Green New Deal—long before most people had even heard of the idea.

The Green New Deal's advocates may not be coming down on meat, but if they did, they wouldn't be the first.

Green New Deal detractors argue that the economic policies in the plan are extraneous. They're wrong.

There are important distinctions to make between the two when it comes to policy resolutions like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal, however.

Anything is possible, if you're willing to pay the price.

Three prominent progressives all want to tax the wealthy to reduce income inequality, not just raise revenues. But their plans are different in key ways.

The Green New Deal that some Democrats are now championing is unlike anything this country has ever done before. But scientists have been studying policies like these for decades, and their research can tell us a bit about what might happen should we pass this sweeping new vision for climate action and economic equality.

Putting climate at the center of the Democratic platform isn't divisive—quite the opposite. It's a uniting, winning strategy.

Whether it's a prison strike organizer or a former vice president, there's nothing like reading a person's story in their own words.

The congresswoman-elect connects with young voters, promoting progressive positions while chopping peppers and making noodles.

Since Democrats gained a majority in the House during the mid-term elections, they've been expected to focus on climate change mitigation and preparation.

Research suggests small donors are more like most Americans than large donors are. How big of a difference will they make to this year's congressional races?

In the short term, no.

By law, Nixon cannot, and Ocasio-Cortez would face overwhelming opposition from fellow lawmakers, analysts say.