Scenes From a Democratic Earthquake in Iowa Scenes From a Democratic Earthquake in Iowa
The state was a MAGA citadel. Not anymore.
Nov 4, 2026 / Chris Lehmann
Jon Ossoff Showed Democrats How to Channel Voters’ Anger About Corruption and Corporations Jon Ossoff Showed Democrats How to Channel Voters’ Anger About Corruption and Corporations
The Georgia Senator was considered the most vulnerable incument this cycle. He cruised to a commanding victory, with lots of lessons for 2028.
Nov 4, 2026 / Joan Walsh
This Won’t Fly, but The Truth Can. VOTE! This Won’t Fly, but The Truth Can. VOTE!
Stop Elon Musk from purchasing the midterms.
Nov 3, 2026 / OppArt / Lalo Alcaraz
Kamala Harris Has Her Eye on Today’s Gubernatorial Races Kamala Harris Has Her Eye on Today’s Gubernatorial Races
The former vice president reminds The Nation that, even if government is divided in DC, “a governor, as the chief executive of a state, can actually make things happen.”
Nov 3, 2026 / John Nichols
The Valkyries’ WNBA Finals Win Was a Triumph Against Fox News Bile The Valkyries’ WNBA Finals Win Was a Triumph Against Fox News Bile
As Fox News whips up anti-trans, anti-WNBA hysteria, the Valkyries’ win is a victory for the sane.
Nov 3, 2026 / Dave Zirin
I Am a UMich Student From Texas. Choosing Where to Vote Was Impossible. I Am a UMich Student From Texas. Choosing Where to Vote Was Impossible.
Despite Michigan being a battleground for one of the most contentious midterm races this cycle, I couldn’t help but feel a draw to my native Texas.
Nov 3, 2026 / StudentNation / Sarayu Bongale
Hochul and Mamdani Teach Democrats a Vital Lesson in Party Unity Hochul and Mamdani Teach Democrats a Vital Lesson in Party Unity
New York State’s governor and New York City’s mayor are illustrating how ideologically diverse Democrats can build winning coalitions.
Nov 3, 2026 / Bill de Blasio
Peggy Flanagan Makes Her Closing Argument Against Trump’s “Cruelty and Chaos” in the Minnesota Senate Race Peggy Flanagan Makes Her Closing Argument Against Trump’s “Cruelty and Chaos” in the Minnesota Senate Race
Flanagan opponent Michele Tafoya’s extreme and erratic stands on Operation Metro Surge may well cost her the Senate seat.
Nov 2, 2026 / Joan Walsh
Donald Trump Has Lost It Donald Trump Has Lost It
At one of his final midterm rallies, the president showed just what a spent political force he has become—and what little grip on reality he still has.
Nov 2, 2026 / Chris Lehmann