Midterm elections

We Still Need Electoral Organizing

We Still Need Electoral Organizing We Still Need Electoral Organizing

Preserving some form of democratic government two years from now depends in part on keeping Republicans from taking over Congress this year.

Jul 13, 2022 / Rebecca Gordon

Mitch McConnell

The Republicans’ Agenda, Hidden in Plain Sight The Republicans’ Agenda, Hidden in Plain Sight

You can read the party’s priorities in the actions of the Supreme Court.

Jul 12, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Progressives Call on Voters to Stop Sending Millionaires to the Senate

Progressives Call on Voters to Stop Sending Millionaires to the Senate Progressives Call on Voters to Stop Sending Millionaires to the Senate

It’s the Democrats’ best hope in a midterm election year characterized by economic volatility and high inflation, says Senate hopeful Mandela Barnes.

Jun 27, 2022 / Editorial / John Nichols

Now Is Not the Time to Lose Hope on Tackling Gun Violence

Now Is Not the Time to Lose Hope on Tackling Gun Violence Now Is Not the Time to Lose Hope on Tackling Gun Violence

The gun industry relies on a sense of powerlessness to maintain its deadly profiteering. But Americans do not have to accept the lies that justify inaction.

Jun 14, 2022 / Editorial / John Nichols for The Nation

It’s Time for Democrats to Stop “Clapping for Tinkerbell”

It’s Time for Democrats to Stop “Clapping for Tinkerbell” It’s Time for Democrats to Stop “Clapping for Tinkerbell”

Democrats keep insisting we preserve the trappings of normal political times rather than embracing different approaches.

Jun 10, 2022 / Editorial / Vanessa Williamson and Dana R. Fisher

Kesha Ram Hinsdale Vermont

Why What Happens In Vermont Shouldn’t Stay In Vermont Why What Happens In Vermont Shouldn’t Stay In Vermont

It could help progressives in other places build power.

Jun 3, 2022 / Bill McKibben

Two congresspeople sit next to each other during President Biden's State of the Union address.

The Latest Act in New York’s Redistricting Circus Is a Killer The Latest Act in New York’s Redistricting Circus Is a Killer

For national Democrats counting on the state’s redistricting to help hold the House, the latest electoral maps, which pit progressives against each other in several districts, are ...

May 27, 2022 / Ross Barkan

The Fight for Abortion After “Roe” Falls

The Fight for Abortion After “Roe” Falls The Fight for Abortion After “Roe” Falls

It will be a battle with 50 different fronts.

May 16, 2022 / Feature / Amy Littlefield

Ohio Voting Midterm Primary

At the Ballot Box and Beyond in Cincinnati At the Ballot Box and Beyond in Cincinnati

While interest in electoral politics may be low among young people, many on the left are still fighting for change through other means.

May 12, 2022 / StudentNation / Zurie Pope

Biden leaning his cheek on his fist.

The Democrats’ Losing Strategy The Democrats’ Losing Strategy

The last two Democratic administrations tried the “you don’t know how good you’ve got it” line and got trounced.

Apr 29, 2022 / Editorial / John Nichols for The Nation

x