Republican Martha McSally Did Not Win Her Election. Why Will She Be a Senator Next Year? Republican Martha McSally Did Not Win Her Election. Why Will She Be a Senator Next Year?
Appointed senators, be they Republicans or Democrats, serve without the democratic legitimacy that is conveyed to the winners of elections.
Dec 19, 2018 / John Nichols
Do Russiagate Promoters Prefer Impeaching Trump to Avoiding War With Russia? Do Russiagate Promoters Prefer Impeaching Trump to Avoiding War With Russia?
The year 2018 in the history of the new Cold War.
Dec 19, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
Why the Time Has Come for a Green New Deal Why the Time Has Come for a Green New Deal
It’s smart politics and smart policy—and it’s enormously popular with the public.
Dec 18, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Dear Beto, Andrew, and Stacey—Run Again Dear Beto, Andrew, and Stacey—Run Again
While a 2020 presidential run is tempting, O’Rourke, Gillum, and Abrams could use their political skills and hard-earned notoriety to help progressives win at every level.
Dec 13, 2018 / Steve Phillips
It’s Time to Demystify Russiagate It’s Time to Demystify Russiagate
There have been endless, bewildering plot twists, but essentially it’s a corruption scandal—one that should bring down Trump’s presidency.
Dec 12, 2018 / David Klion
The Ideas Primary The Ideas Primary
US presidential contests may seem never-ending, but if the debate is about policy—instead of personality—is that such a bad thing?
Dec 10, 2018 / Feature / Robert L. Borosage
New Cold War Dangers New Cold War Dangers
The Russian-Ukrainian military conflict in the Kerch Strait illustrates again how this Cold War is more dangerous that was its predecessor.
Dec 5, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen
State Republicans Are Refusing to Honor the Peaceful Transition of Power State Republicans Are Refusing to Honor the Peaceful Transition of Power
In Wisconsin, Michigan, and other states, the refusal of Republicans to accept election results sends an ominous signal.
Dec 4, 2018 / John Nichols
What to Say to White People What to Say to White People
If Democrats need lessons on maximizing votes across the demographic divide, 2018 provides some clear examples of what to do—and what not to.
Nov 27, 2018 / Steve Phillips
Americans Not Only Favor Democrats, They Favor Democracy Americans Not Only Favor Democrats, They Favor Democracy
This election cycle, voters vigorously embraced broader enfranchisement, campaign-finance reform, and an end to partisan gerrymandering—Democratic leaders should, too.
Nov 20, 2018 / Adam Eichen