Will Democratic Court Nominations Live Up to Biden’s Promises? Will Democratic Court Nominations Live Up to Biden’s Promises?
In spite of signs of increased diversity, some Democrats have insisted on sticking to a pro-corporate agenda.
Jun 16, 2021 / Aída Chávez
McConnell Explains How He’ll Steal Another Supreme Court Pick From Another Democratic President McConnell Explains How He’ll Steal Another Supreme Court Pick From Another Democratic President
The Republican signals that if his party retakes the Senate, he’ll block Biden’s high court nominees in 2024—and very probably in 2023.
Jun 15, 2021 / John Nichols
Star Wars: The Phantom Manchin Star Wars: The Phantom Manchin
A short while ago in a galaxy very nearby.
Jun 15, 2021 / Tom Tomorrow
Brad Lander Knows How to Achieve the Big, Bold Structural Changes That Will Transform New York Brad Lander Knows How to Achieve the Big, Bold Structural Changes That Will Transform New York
The urban planner running for comptroller argues that the city can drive innovation and change by leveraging its financial power and influence to serve the people.
Jun 14, 2021 / John Nichols
How Unite Here Turned the West’s Biggest Red State Blue How Unite Here Turned the West’s Biggest Red State Blue
Arizona was pivotal in the 2020 presidential election. Its shift was no accident.
Jun 14, 2021 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Are Dems Incapable of Defending Democracy? Or Just Unwilling? Are Dems Incapable of Defending Democracy? Or Just Unwilling?
Bolstering voting rights is both urgent and popular. Yet for all his talk of “existential crisis,” Biden hasn’t turned up the heat on Manchin or Sinema.
Dianne Feinstein Is an Embarrassment Dianne Feinstein Is an Embarrassment
The senior California senator's defense of the filibuster is shameful—but she’s not alone, and she’s got more company than just Manchin and Sinema.
Jun 11, 2021 / Joan Walsh
Ranked-Choice Voting Can Make Maya Wiley the Next Mayor of New York Ranked-Choice Voting Can Make Maya Wiley the Next Mayor of New York
If progressives rank their votes effectively—by making Wiley their No. 1, No. 2, or even No. 3—they can consolidate their power and overtake the centrists.
Jun 11, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel and John Nichols
What Does Joe Manchin Want? What Does Joe Manchin Want?
John Nichols on filibuster reform, plus Amy Wilentz on Israeli politics.
Jun 10, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Progressive Dreams Are on Pause in Virginia Progressive Dreams Are on Pause in Virginia
Terry McAuliffe wins the gubernatorial primary while moderates beat candidates to their left around the state.
Jun 9, 2021 / Joan Walsh