DC Statehood: Now, More Than Ever DC Statehood: Now, More Than Ever
The best counter to Trump’s authoritarianism is a renewed commitment to secure full representative democracy in Washington.
Aug 28, 2025 / John Nichols
Minnesota Democrats Are at War Over the “Mamdani of Minneapolis” Minnesota Democrats Are at War Over the “Mamdani of Minneapolis”
Democratic socialist mayoral candidate Omar Fateh won the endorsement of his city party. Then the state party overturned the result. Representative Ilhan Omar calls it “inexcusabl...
Aug 26, 2025 / John Nichols
“The Nation” Interviews Zohran Mamdani “The Nation” Interviews Zohran Mamdani
New York's Democratic mayoral nominee shares his views on the city's affordability crisis, the new media landscape—and how Democrats need to stand up for what they believe.
Aug 12, 2025 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and John Nichols
New Yorkers Aren’t About to Elect a Mayor Who Makes Common Cause With Donald Trump New Yorkers Aren’t About to Elect a Mayor Who Makes Common Cause With Donald Trump
Amid reports that Cuomo is consulting with Trump and telling business leaders he doesn’t want a fight with the president, Zohran Mamdani sees a “betrayal of the city.”
Aug 8, 2025 / John Nichols
Representative Democracy Will Live or Die In Texas Representative Democracy Will Live or Die In Texas
A gerrymandering fight reveals how far Trump will go to avoid electoral accountability.
Aug 5, 2025 / John Nichols
A Majority of Senate Democrats Now Oppose Arms Shipments to Israel A Majority of Senate Democrats Now Oppose Arms Shipments to Israel
“The tide is turning,” says Bernie Sanders. “The American people do not want to spend billions to starve children in Gaza.”
Jul 31, 2025 / John Nichols
Tony Evers Did What Too Many Senior Democrats Have Not Tony Evers Did What Too Many Senior Democrats Have Not
Wisconsin’s governor was well positioned to win a third term. Instead, he cleared the way for a new generation of Democrats to run. Others should take note.
Jul 25, 2025 / John Nichols
“This Is the Biggest Threat to Our Democracy That Nobody’s Talking About” “This Is the Biggest Threat to Our Democracy That Nobody’s Talking About”
Progressive Caucus chair Greg Casar warns that a move to redraw Texas congressional districts will undermine democracy in the Lone Star State and beyond.
Jul 18, 2025 / John Nichols
Zohran Mamdani Is Making History. When Will Top Democrats Catch On? Zohran Mamdani Is Making History. When Will Top Democrats Catch On?
Mamdani won a record-setting primary victory, and unions, grassroots Democratic groups, and savvy elected officials are rushing to back him. Now it’s the establishment’s turn.
Jul 11, 2025 / John Nichols
Dan Osborn Is Ready to Mount an Even Bolder Campaign Against Our Billionaire-Dominated Politics Dan Osborn Is Ready to Mount an Even Bolder Campaign Against Our Billionaire-Dominated Politics
The independent populist from Nebraska, who came close to winning in 2024, is running to unseat one of the Senate’s wealthiest and most self-serving members in 2026.
Jul 8, 2025 / John Nichols