Democrats

New York’s Redistricting Chaos Is Now the Nation’s Problem

New York’s Redistricting Chaos Is Now the Nation’s Problem New York’s Redistricting Chaos Is Now the Nation’s Problem

National Democrats were counting on the state’s redistricting to help hold the House. That’s now very much in doubt.

May 6, 2022 / Ross Barkan

Whatever It Takes, Democrats Must Defend Abortion Rights

Whatever It Takes, Democrats Must Defend Abortion Rights Whatever It Takes, Democrats Must Defend Abortion Rights

Voters did their part by electing Democrats in 2020. It’s past time these elected leaders did theirs.

May 5, 2022 / Atima Omara

It’s Time for Democrats to Do More Than Vote-Shaming

It’s Time for Democrats to Do More Than Vote-Shaming It’s Time for Democrats to Do More Than Vote-Shaming

Despite their control of the House, Senate, and presidency, Democrats won’t take responsibility for an unprecedented attack on reproductive rights on their watch.

May 4, 2022 / Aída Chávez

The Fate of Abortion Rights Rests Not in D.C. but in the Statehouses

The Fate of Abortion Rights Rests Not in D.C. but in the Statehouses The Fate of Abortion Rights Rests Not in D.C. but in the Statehouses

With legislation codifying Roe deadlocked in Washington, Democrats must focus attention and resources on statehouse elections.

May 4, 2022 / John Nichols

DSA YDSA

The Here and Now of the American Left The Here and Now of the American Left

As students traveled home after YDSA’s winter conference, the future was still an open question, but their goal was clear.

May 2, 2022 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope

Biden leaning his cheek on his fist.

The Democrats’ Losing Strategy The Democrats’ Losing Strategy

The last two Democratic administrations tried the “you don’t know how good you’ve got it” line and got trounced.

Apr 29, 2022 / John Nichols for The Nation

Nina Turner

In Ohio, a Primary Battle for the Soul of the Democratic Party In Ohio, a Primary Battle for the Soul of the Democratic Party

Progressive leader Nina Turner challenges establishment incumbent Shontel Brown in the state’s 11th Congressional District.

Apr 27, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Student Debt

Americans Can’t Afford More Student Loan Payments Americans Can’t Afford More Student Loan Payments

Though Biden has extended the payment pause through August, over 5 million people will face serious financial risk once it expires.

Apr 25, 2022 / StudentNation / Cody Hounanian and Alí R. Bustamante

A Michigan Legislator Shows How to Shred GOP’s Hateful Politics

A Michigan Legislator Shows How to Shred GOP’s Hateful Politics A Michigan Legislator Shows How to Shred GOP’s Hateful Politics

Mallory McMorrow’s address is one that Democrats would do well to study as they prepare for the 2022 midterm elections.

Apr 22, 2022 / John Nichols

Destroyed apartment buildings in Ukraine

Against World War III Against World War III

Is a long, bloody war between Russia and Ukraine really in our national interest?

Apr 21, 2022 / Column / David Bromwich

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