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Andy Beshear, governor of Kentucky, speaks during a campaign event with Rob Sand, Democratic gubernatorial candidate for Iowa, not pictured, at the River Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Andy Beshear Is What’s Wrong With the Democratic Party in the Trump Era Andy Beshear Is What’s Wrong With the Democratic Party in the Trump Era

The Kentucky governor isn’t doing what Mitch McConnell would do—and that’s the problem.

Jul 24, 2026 / Kali Holloway

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) discusses his proposal for an AI sovereign wealth fund during a June appearance at Washington’s National Press Club.

How Public Equity Can Promote a Revived American Democracy How Public Equity Can Promote a Revived American Democracy

Critics are assailing deals to give the government stakes in major companies—but they’re overlooking their civic dividends.

Jul 24, 2026 / Elizabeth Wilkins and Todd N. Tucker

Nancy Pelosi puts her ballot envelope in a ballot box during the Get Out the Vote rally in San Francisco, California, on Friday, May 29, 2026.

Even Nancy Pelosi Is Voting to Cut Aid to Israel Now Even Nancy Pelosi Is Voting to Cut Aid to Israel Now

Yet Democrats such as Haley Stevens, Angie Craig, Wesley Bell, and Greg Stanton are still voting for blank checks. Their primary rivals have something to say about that.

Jul 17, 2026 / John Nichols

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) hold a press conference to announce the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act at the US Capitol on March 25, 2026.

Bernie and AOC Are Taking On AI. Only One of Them Is Doing It Right. Bernie and AOC Are Taking On AI. Only One of Them Is Doing It Right.

Sanders is responding to the deceptive narratives floated by the industry. AOC is talking to experts who really understand how AI works.

Jul 15, 2026 / Paris Marx

Molly Spears and Marty Dolan attend Yorkville Ball at The Union Club on November 9, 2024, in New York City.

My Doppelgänger Trying to Attack AOC My Doppelgänger Trying to Attack AOC

Martin W. Dolan, New York candidate for Congress, lost his primary by a landslide. But first, he drove me insane.

Jul 3, 2026 / Martin Dolan

President Donald Trump leaves after speaking during a rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026, in Washington, DC.

Celebrate America’s Birthday by Fighting a Wannabe King Celebrate America’s Birthday by Fighting a Wannabe King

Congress and the courts aren’t going to rescue us—but the public just might.

Jul 3, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky

Democratic House candidate Melat Kiros at the Denver victory rally for her upset primary victory

A Mile-High Uprising A Mile-High Uprising

Colorado voters continue the left rebellion in Democratic primaries.

Jul 1, 2026 / Patricia Calhoun

Progressive New York primary winner Darializa Avila Chevalier did not include climate action on her list of priorities.

Climate Was Missing From New York’s Progressive Wave Climate Was Missing From New York’s Progressive Wave

The city's primary winners campaigned on affordability, yet climate change, a major driver of rising costs and inequality, was conspicuously absent from the conversation.

Jul 1, 2026 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen

“The American dream I experienced is out of reach for most people,” writes Pramila Jayapal.

How I Became an American How I Became an American

My path to US citizenship was a long and difficult one.

Jun 25, 2026 / Feature / Rep. Pramila Jayapal

New York Governor Kathy Hochul celebrates with State Assemblyman Micah Lasher, who won the NY-12 congressional primary, at an election-night party.

The New York City Race Where the Establishment Won The New York City Race Where the Establishment Won

And why that’s a good thing.

Jun 24, 2026 / Joan Walsh

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