Can James Carville Please Just Be Quietly Wrong Somewhere Else? Can James Carville Please Just Be Quietly Wrong Somewhere Else?
The omnipresent consultant-cum-tantrum-thrower has long outlived whatever relevance he once had, but cable producers, podcast hosts, and Democratic campaigns haven’t got the memo....
Oct 21, 2026 / Elizabeth Spiers
Why Calling Anti-Trans Hate a “Distraction” Is So Troubling Why Calling Anti-Trans Hate a “Distraction” Is So Troubling
It’s a familiar line in the midterms: Anti-trans attacks are a “distraction” from “kitchen-table” issues. That sends a chilling message about whose rights are worth fighting for.
Oct 20, 2026 / Jessica Kant
Will the GOP’s Big Money Save Jon Husted in Ohio? Will the GOP’s Big Money Save Jon Husted in Ohio?
Former senator Sherrod Brown is leading in most polls, but a tidal wave of spending may prop up the struggling incumbent.
Oct 19, 2026 / Joan Walsh
James Talarico Is Preaching a Gospel of Pluralism James Talarico Is Preaching a Gospel of Pluralism
He’s not the only progressive doing it.
Oct 19, 2026 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Even Republicans Are Waking Up to Trump’s Corruption Even Republicans Are Waking Up to Trump’s Corruption
And, somewhat shockingly, so are Democratic elites.
Oct 19, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Why Democratic Leaders Keep Waging War on the Young Why Democratic Leaders Keep Waging War on the Young
The party's silver-haired establishment is caught up in an existential culture war.
Oct 19, 2026 / Feature / Elizabeth Spiers
Gina Hinojosa Is Showing Democrats How to Run Against Republican Grifters Gina Hinojosa Is Showing Democrats How to Run Against Republican Grifters
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate has closed the gap in Texas by focusing relentlessly on Greg Abbott’s corruption.
Oct 16, 2026 / John Nichols
These Working-Class Populists Are Struggling to Win Over the Working Class These Working-Class Populists Are Struggling to Win Over the Working Class
And more insights from the second edition of our Economic Populist Tracker.
Oct 15, 2026 / Jared Abbott and Frederick DeVeaux
2028 Democratic Hopefuls Take on Data Centers 2028 Democratic Hopefuls Take on Data Centers
Data center opposition can foster a bigger Democratic tent by aligning red and blue, and rural and urban communities.
Oct 14, 2026 / StudentNation / Ilana Cohen
Minnesota Has Ilhan Omar’s Back Minnesota Has Ilhan Omar’s Back
Minnesotans say the raid on Omar’s home was all about politics. They also argue that it will backfire and generate boosted turnout for DFL candidates.
Oct 14, 2026 / John Nichols