Texas Chose the Willie Nelson Slate Texas Chose the Willie Nelson Slate
The country singer was an enthusiastic supporter of the Democrats who won every major statewide race in Texas.
Nov 7, 2026 / John Nichols
Gina Hinojosa’s Win Was the Most Important of the Entire Midterms Gina Hinojosa’s Win Was the Most Important of the Entire Midterms
Here’s why.
Nov 6, 2026 / Steve Phillips
Let the Investigations Begin! Let the Investigations Begin!
In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent demands subpoenas, subpoenas, subpoenas of Trump and his cronies. Plus: Elon Musk gets hoisted by his own petard.
Nov 6, 2026 / Elie Mystal
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
We Stomped All Over the Patriarchy on Tuesday Night We Stomped All Over the Patriarchy on Tuesday Night
Almost everywhere, abortion rights initiatives won, and pro-choice candidates prevailed. Even in Idaho, where they didn’t, women are taking heart.
Nov 5, 2026 / Amy Littlefield
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
Actually, Democrats Don’t Have to Sacrifice Trans People or Immigrants to Win Actually, Democrats Don’t Have to Sacrifice Trans People or Immigrants to Win
For two years, leading Democratic factions have insisted that the party must abandon key populations to win. Tuesday proved them wrong.
Nov 5, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Women Are the Real Story of the Midterm Elections Women Are the Real Story of the Midterm Elections
In a rebuke of the Trump administration and its cataclysmic decisions and policies, voters elected record numbers of women into office.
Nov 5, 2026 / Michele Goodwin
The Midterms Are Over, and We Won. Now It’s Time to Till the Democratic Soil The Midterms Are Over, and We Won. Now It’s Time to Till the Democratic Soil
To renew the promise of self-government, we must create a politics beyond opposing Trump.
Nov 5, 2026 / Column / Zephyr Teachout