Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries Are Not Meeting the Moment Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries Are Not Meeting the Moment
The Democrats' congressional leaders have been handed an enormous mandate they have no interest in carrying out.
Nov 9, 2026 / Elizabeth Spiers
Democrats Crushed Trump. Here’s What They Should Do Next. Democrats Crushed Trump. Here’s What They Should Do Next.
Seeking facile compromises with Trump is a fool’s mission—and voters who are hungry for change will not accept half-measures.
Nov 6, 2026 / Katrina vanden Heuvel, John Nichols for The Nation
Democrats Would Be Insane Not to Break With Israel Now Democrats Would Be Insane Not to Break With Israel Now
The party has an unequivocal mandate to fundamentally change the US-Israel relationship.
Nov 5, 2026 / Hamid Bendaas
How These Midterms Can Guide Us Into a Post-Trump Political Future How These Midterms Can Guide Us Into a Post-Trump Political Future
The historic repudiation of the MAGA right at the ballot box opens up new avenues to democratic revival.
Nov 5, 2026 / David Faris
Jon Ossoff Showed Democrats How to Channel Voters’ Anger About Corruption and Corporations Jon Ossoff Showed Democrats How to Channel Voters’ Anger About Corruption and Corporations
The Georgia Senator was considered the most vulnerable incument this cycle. He cruised to a commanding victory, with lots of lessons for 2028.
Nov 4, 2026 / Joan Walsh
Peggy Flanagan Makes Her Closing Argument Against Trump’s “Cruelty and Chaos” in the Minnesota Senate Race Peggy Flanagan Makes Her Closing Argument Against Trump’s “Cruelty and Chaos” in the Minnesota Senate Race
Flanagan opponent Michele Tafoya’s extreme and erratic stands on Operation Metro Surge may well cost her the Senate seat.
Nov 2, 2026 / Joan Walsh
Vote! Democracy Needs You. Vote! Democracy Needs You.
The stakes are high. Control of the Senate and the House are on the line. Make your voice heard. Vote November 3, 2026.
Nov 2, 2026 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
Will the Progressive Insurgency in NY-17 Oust MAGA Loyalist Mike Lawler? Will the Progressive Insurgency in NY-17 Oust MAGA Loyalist Mike Lawler?
Local progressive groups have turned out a huge ground game to support Democratic nominee Cait Conley, despite her centrist leanings.
Oct 30, 2026 / Joan Walsh
College Activists Push Back as North Carolina Republicans Seek Another House Seat College Activists Push Back as North Carolina Republicans Seek Another House Seat
As part of a Trump-led gerrymandering effort, North Carolina GOP leaders redrew the state’s congressional district map in 2025 with the hopes of achieving an 11–3 majority.
Oct 29, 2026 / StudentNation / Alice Scott