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
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
Will Virginia Democrats Make the State Ground Zero for Trump Resistance Again? Will Virginia Democrats Make the State Ground Zero for Trump Resistance Again?
The state’s Democrats are not complacent this year, fielding candidates for all 100 House districts. Kimberly Pope Adams is one angling to grow the Democratic majority there.
Oct 30, 2025 / Joan Walsh
The Crazy-Making Destruction of the East Wing of the White House The Crazy-Making Destruction of the East Wing of the White House
Demolishing the people’s entrance to the People’s House is part of Trump’s plan to destabilize and devastate his opponents.
Oct 24, 2025 / Joan Walsh
In Purple Hudson Valley District, No Kings Turnout Doubles In Purple Hudson Valley District, No Kings Turnout Doubles
Brewster’s rally drew more than 4,000 people for a rousing refutation of Donald Trump. Should the district’s GOP House Representative Mike Lawler, up for reelection in November, w...
Oct 20, 2025 / Joan Walsh
The Profound Shame of JD Vance The Profound Shame of JD Vance
Trump’s lapdog defends racist Young Republicans as “boys,” while some are almost his age—as they slur Indian women, like his wife, Usha, as “dirty.” How much did he get for his so...
Oct 16, 2025 / Joan Walsh
Trump’s Vendetta Prosecution of Letitia James Is a New Low Trump’s Vendetta Prosecution of Letitia James Is a New Low
The New York attorney general has led the legal fight against Trump, and now he has mobilized the Justice Department to go after her.
Oct 10, 2025 / Joan Walsh
Pam Bondi’s Shameless Message to Democrats Pam Bondi’s Shameless Message to Democrats
You have no power.
Oct 8, 2025 / Joan Walsh
Hegseth’s Quantico Farce: Terrifying, or Oddly Reassuring? Hegseth’s Quantico Farce: Terrifying, or Oddly Reassuring?
Trump and the defense secretary summoned top military leaders to the side of authoritarianism and abuse, but the officers did not thrill to the message.
Oct 1, 2025 / Joan Walsh
Alleged Free Speech Champions Are Campaigning Against Speech They Don’t Like Alleged Free Speech Champions Are Campaigning Against Speech They Don’t Like
Prominent Republicans are attacking anyone who insists on describing who the late Charlie Kirk and his movement really were, even trying to get them fired.
Sep 15, 2025 / Joan Walsh