The Democrats’ Legislative Mastermind Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement The Democrats’ Legislative Mastermind Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement
She had her flaws, but the 38-year House veteran was the most productive progressive leader of my lifetime.
Nov 7, 2025 / Joan Walsh
The Left Is About to Take Power. The Stakes Could Not Be Higher. The Left Is About to Take Power. The Stakes Could Not Be Higher.
Zohran Mamdani's triumph has given socialists huge power in New York City. Now they must use it well—or see the ruling class crush them.
Nov 6, 2025 / Álvaro López
Red Dawn Over New York City Red Dawn Over New York City
At a DSA watch party, I got to see history unfold as Zohran Mamdani’s victory was announced.
Nov 5, 2025 / D.D. Guttenplan
When It Comes to Trump, Virginia Is for Haters When It Comes to Trump, Virginia Is for Haters
Democrats stormed back to dominance, winning all three statewide races and a stunning 13 seats in the House of Delegates.
Nov 5, 2025 / Joan Walsh
Dem Voters Triumph— Plus, That Springsteen Movie Dem Voters Triumph— Plus, That Springsteen Movie
On this episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols analyzes Tuesday’s elections, and Greil Marcus explains what’s missing in Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.
Nov 5, 2025 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
Why the Supreme Court Will Never Stand Up to Trump Why the Supreme Court Will Never Stand Up to Trump
It can be tempting to look away from the Supreme Court. The cases are complicated, the traditions archaic, and these days the decisions are almost always devastating and the reason…
Nov 5, 2025 / Podcast
Trump’s Approval Ratings Have Hit a New Low Trump’s Approval Ratings Have Hit a New Low
And Democrats need to seize the moment—for once.
Nov 5, 2025 / Chris Lehmann
How Jesse Jackson Transformed American Politics How Jesse Jackson Transformed American Politics
In the face of Reagan’s right-wing presidency, he offered a vision, strategy, and agenda that would have led Democrats and the country in a very different direction.
Nov 5, 2025 / Robert L. Borosage
Zohran Mamdani: “Hope Is Alive” Zohran Mamdani: “Hope Is Alive”
A full transcript of the mayor-elect’s victory speech to supporters.
Nov 5, 2025 / Zohran Mamdani
Dick Cheney Paved the Way for Donald Trump Dick Cheney Paved the Way for Donald Trump
Though he would eventually condemn Trump, the former vice president rejected transparency, the rule of law, and constitutional principles.
Nov 5, 2025 / John Nichols