Kevin Alexander Gray: The Movement’s Man in South Carolina Kevin Alexander Gray: The Movement’s Man in South Carolina
When Jesse Jackson said he wanted a delegation to the 1988 Democratic Convention that reflected his coalition, Kevin was one of the people who made sure it did.
Dec 18, 2023 / Obituary / JoAnn Wypijewski
Nikki Haley’s Presidential Run Is Already a National Joke Nikki Haley’s Presidential Run Is Already a National Joke
Her Machiavellian maneuvering notwithstanding, count on one thing: She won’t be able to beat either Donald Trump or Ron DeSantis.
Mar 8, 2023 / Clarence Lusane
Here’s How the Democrats Can Win Back Rural Voters Here’s How the Democrats Can Win Back Rural Voters
Democrats have a rural problem. Our party’s failure to even seriously contest—let alone win—statehouses and congressional seats over so much of the electoral map leaves us perpetua...
Nov 10, 2021 / Jane Fleming Kleeb
Smoking Meat, Hoping to Survive Smoking Meat, Hoping to Survive
For a neighborhood BBQ joint, the struggle is real.
Dec 23, 2020 / Something Is Happening Here / Kevin Alexander Gray
Can Jaime Harrison Really Beat Lindsey Graham? Can Jaime Harrison Really Beat Lindsey Graham?
It won’t be easy—despite some polls showing the race in a dead heat and Harrison raising money hand over fist.
Oct 19, 2020 / Kevin Alexander Gray
These Are the States to Focus on to Flip the Senate These Are the States to Focus on to Flip the Senate
Democratic challengers in Georgia and Texas have a great fighting chance, and they need more help than promising contenders in other states.
Oct 16, 2020 / Steve Phillips
Lindsey Graham Just ‘Committed a Crime in Plain Sight’ Lindsey Graham Just ‘Committed a Crime in Plain Sight’
An explicit pitch for campaign funds outside the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing room has observers noting, “This is a crime.”
Oct 15, 2020 / John Nichols
Black Voters Didn’t Vote for Biden in South Carolina Because They ‘Lack Information’ Black Voters Didn’t Vote for Biden in South Carolina Because They ‘Lack Information’
Black voters opted for Biden because they have no faith that white voters will do the right thing and vote for a true progressive.
Mar 2, 2020 / Elie Mystal
Joe Biden Is Having His Best Week Ever. Will It Matter? Joe Biden Is Having His Best Week Ever. Will It Matter?
Billionaires are still getting in his way—and ours—in South Carolina.
Feb 28, 2020 / Joan Walsh
South Carolina Sought an Exemption to Allow a Foster-Care Agency to Discriminate Against Non-Christians South Carolina Sought an Exemption to Allow a Foster-Care Agency to Discriminate Against Non-Christians
Governor Henry McMaster personally intervened with the Department of Health and Human Services on behalf of Miracle Hill Ministries.
Jun 15, 2018 / Sarah Posner