Abdul El-Sayed: “The Power of Our Many Is Greater Than the Power of Their Money” Abdul El-Sayed: “The Power of Our Many Is Greater Than the Power of Their Money”
The lessons from a primary win that can be applied to defeat a Republican in November.
Aug 5, 2026 / John Nichols
The Logger Who Could Unseat Susan Collins The Logger Who Could Unseat Susan Collins
How Troy Jackson rose from wildcat striker to Democratic Senate nominee.
Jul 28, 2026 / Kyle Paoletta
How Troy Jackson Became the Heir to Graham Platner’s Movement How Troy Jackson Became the Heir to Graham Platner’s Movement
This weekend, Democrats in Maine overwhelmingly showed that they believe the former logger and longtime state senator can dethrone GOP Senator Susan Collins.
Jul 21, 2026 / Kyle Paoletta
Trump’s Election Fraud Speech Was a Sick Joke—and a Threat Trump’s Election Fraud Speech Was a Sick Joke—and a Threat
Not even Fox News buys Trump’s new lies, but they will be used to undermine the midterms.
Jul 17, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Will Climate Voters Turn Out in Pennsylvania? Will Climate Voters Turn Out in Pennsylvania?
Interviews across this crucial swing state offer lessons for Democrats hoping to flip the House.
Jul 16, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard
South Carolina’s Primary Process to Replace Lindsey Graham Is What Democracy Should Look Like South Carolina’s Primary Process to Replace Lindsey Graham Is What Democracy Should Look Like
The Palmetto State will let primary voters nominate Graham’s successor. Maine, on the other hand, is letting a party convention pick Graham Platner’s replacement.
Jul 13, 2026 / John Nichols
The Graham Platner Fiasco Proves Messiah Politics Is No Alternative to a Failed Establishment The Graham Platner Fiasco Proves Messiah Politics Is No Alternative to a Failed Establishment
Democratic leaders have rightfully lost credibility. But that’s no excuse for political adventurers to seize the moment and pump up false saviors.
Jul 10, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Can a Democratic Socialist Win Wisconsin? Fran Hong Says “Yes!” Can a Democratic Socialist Win Wisconsin? Fran Hong Says “Yes!”
Amid all the talk of “electability,” a Midwestern state’s radical history points to what’s possible.
Jul 2, 2026 / John Nichols
How Toxic Masculinity Took Over the Texas Senate Race How Toxic Masculinity Took Over the Texas Senate Race
The battle between James Talarico and Ken Paxton has been overwhelmed by demagogic gender politics.
Jul 1, 2026 / Samantha Grasso
Establishment Democrats Are Embracing Loserdom Establishment Democrats Are Embracing Loserdom
Some centrists would rather have Trump triumph than forge an alliance with the left.
Jun 26, 2026 / Jeet Heer