Can Aftyn Behn Stun the GOP in Tennessee Next Week? Can Aftyn Behn Stun the GOP in Tennessee Next Week?
The Democrat has a real chance to flip a deep-red congressional seat. In an exclusive interview, she explains why her bid is shaking up the politics of 2025 (and maybe 2026).
Nov 26, 2025 / John Nichols
Zohran Mamdani Is Following a Trail That Jesse Jackson Blazed Zohran Mamdani Is Following a Trail That Jesse Jackson Blazed
Mamdani’s election represents a profound and seismic development in the country's political landscape—one set in motion by Jackson over 40 years ago.
Nov 20, 2025 / Steve Phillips
What Catholic Door-Knocking Taught Me About Saving the Democratic Brand What Catholic Door-Knocking Taught Me About Saving the Democratic Brand
How Swing Left is learning to listen, not lecture—and rebuild trust door to door.
Nov 17, 2025 / Yasmin Radjy
Establishment Democrats Tried to Derail Katie Wilson’s Campaign—and Failed Establishment Democrats Tried to Derail Katie Wilson’s Campaign—and Failed
The precariat rose up, with passion, desire for change, and votes.
Nov 17, 2025 / John Burbank and Megan Burbank
The MAGA War on City Dwellers Is Backfiring The MAGA War on City Dwellers Is Backfiring
Last week's elections showed that the GOP can't afford to keep demonizing urban America.
Nov 14, 2025 / David Faris
Dear New York: A Love Letter From Jackson, Mississippi Dear New York: A Love Letter From Jackson, Mississippi
We join you in celebrating the election of Zohran Mamdani.
Nov 12, 2025 / Makani Themba and Rukia Lumumba
Can Mamdani Deliver? “Yes! It’s an Unqualified Yes!” Can Mamdani Deliver? “Yes! It’s an Unqualified Yes!”
Dean Fuleihan, Mamdani’s incoming first deputy mayor, speaks exclusively about how the mayor-elect will make his agenda a reality.
Nov 12, 2025 / John Nichols
The Meaning of a Muslim Mayor The Meaning of a Muslim Mayor
What Zohran Mamdani’s win signifies—and what it doesn’t.
Nov 12, 2025 / Ade Khan
The Bill to End the Shutdown Is Full of Giveaways to Republicans The Bill to End the Shutdown Is Full of Giveaways to Republicans
The alleged “compromise” is a boon for the GOP, and especially those who helped Trump dispute the 2020 election results.
Nov 11, 2025 / Joan Walsh
After This Shutdown Surrender, Chuck Schumer Needs to Go After This Shutdown Surrender, Chuck Schumer Needs to Go
The Democratic leader’s cave-in makes it all too clear: It’s time to clean house in the Senate.
Nov 10, 2025 / Jeet Heer