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Steve Brodner

Steve Brodner is an award-winning graphic artist/journalist and the winner of the 2024 Herb Block Prize for editorial cartooning.

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Edgelord comes up empty: After spending nearly $500 million to elect MAGA Republicans, all Elon Musk has to show for it is this lousy National Medal of Science Medal.

Bringing Billionaires to Account at the Ballot Box Bringing Billionaires to Account at the Ballot Box

Last week’s midterms were a powerful repudiation of MAGA, but the fight against oligarchy will be a longer struggle.

David Futrelle

Golden Age

Golden Age Golden Age

Dribble drivel.

OppArt / Steve Brodner

The One Issue to Rule Them All

The One Issue to Rule Them All The One Issue to Rule Them All

To win in 2028, Democrats must commit to breaking the power of the Supreme Court.

Feature / Elie Mystal

Residents vote at a polling place inside the Heritage Oaks apartment homes in Madison, Wisconsin, on April 1, 2025.

The Political Power of Seniors The Political Power of Seniors

In places like Wisconsin, campaigns can’t win without seniors. They are the second-largest, fastest-growing, and most reliable group of voters.

Mike McMahon

Voters in Detroit, Michigan, on November 3, 2026.

The Voters Who Saved Democracy Are Being Written Out of the Story The Voters Who Saved Democracy Are Being Written Out of the Story

The media downplayed the importance of Black voters for Democratic victories.

Tim Wise and Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa (now governor-elect) makes a final public appearance with supporters in Austin, Texas, on November 3, 2026.

Notes From the Blue Star State Notes From the Blue Star State

Texas is predominantly and pragmatically populist. If the national Democratic Party wishes to conquer the Electoral College for a generation, it will follow the lead of the voters...

James K. Galbraith