Elizabeth Warren’s Plan for a Revived Democratic Party Elizabeth Warren’s Plan for a Revived Democratic Party
The Massachusetts senator argues that, in order to prevail in the midterms, the party needs to recover its populist roots—and fighting spirit.
Jan 12, 2026 / Elizabeth Warren
Despite Themselves, Democrats Look Well Positioned for the Midterms Despite Themselves, Democrats Look Well Positioned for the Midterms
An otherwise inert opposition party may well clean up on Donald Trump's destructive and hubristic governing record.
Jan 12, 2026 / David Faris
Dan Goldman Voted With Labor. The UAW Is Still Choosing Brad Lander. Dan Goldman Voted With Labor. The UAW Is Still Choosing Brad Lander.
UAW Region 9A’s endorsement of Lander over one of the wealthiest members of Congress signals that pro-labor voting records alone no longer guarantee labor’s backing.
Jan 5, 2026 / Peter Lucas
Zohran Mamdani Must Not Give Good Intentions a Bad Name Zohran Mamdani Must Not Give Good Intentions a Bad Name
John Lindsay expanded welfare, civil rights, and public spending—yet left New Yorkers politically disarmed. Zohran Mamdani should learn the lessons of his mayoralty.
Jan 1, 2026 / Daniel Wortel-London
Zohran Mamdani on Welcoming Bernie Sanders for a “Bread and Roses” Inaugural Celebration Zohran Mamdani on Welcoming Bernie Sanders for a “Bread and Roses” Inaugural Celebration
In an exclusive interview with The Nation, the incoming democratic socialist mayor discusses making New York a “showcase of light” through the political darkness.
Dec 31, 2025 / John Nichols
Brad Lander on What It Takes to Win as a Progressive Brad Lander on What It Takes to Win as a Progressive
The outgoing New York City comptroller discusses governing on the left, his run for Congress, and why housing and affordability should define the next Democratic fight.
Dec 19, 2025 / Q&A / Bhaskar Sunkara
Rob Reiner, Bari Weiss, and the Shifting Politics of Hollywood Rob Reiner, Bari Weiss, and the Shifting Politics of Hollywood
Weiss’s ascent reveals the extent to which Hollywood, once a Democratic stronghold, has defected for a politics that puts the concerns and egos of wealthy people first.
Dec 19, 2025 / Joan Walsh
Zohran Mamdani on FDR, LaGuardia—and Trump Zohran Mamdani on FDR, LaGuardia—and Trump
In an exclusive interview with The Nation, the mayor-elect goes behind the scenes of his meeting with the president and talks about some of his political heroes.
Dec 18, 2025 / John Nichols
How Rob Reiner Tipped the Balance Against Donald Trump How Rob Reiner Tipped the Balance Against Donald Trump
Trump’s crude disdain for the slain filmmaker was undoubtedly rooted in the fact that Reiner so ably used his talents to help dethrone him in 2020.
Dec 17, 2025 / John Nichols
From Aftyn to Zohran: A Road Map for Democratic Victory From Aftyn to Zohran: A Road Map for Democratic Victory
This year, progressive young Democrats sketched a path to meaningful wins in 2026. Is the party paying attention?
Dec 16, 2025 / Katrina vanden Heuvel and John Nichols