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Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis departs after speaking at a Northside Conservatives Club Meeting at The District in Ankeny, Iowa, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024.

Iowa Can Put Ron DeSantis Out of His Misery Tonight Iowa Can Put Ron DeSantis Out of His Misery Tonight

The Florida governor’s presidential bid has already crashed and burned, but a major caucus defeat could finally get him off the campaign trail.

Jan 15, 2024 / John Nichols

Charles Booker

Charles Booker Knows Just How to Tackle Rand Paul in 2022 Charles Booker Knows Just How to Tackle Rand Paul in 2022

The Democrat who shook up Kentucky politics in 2020 is looking at a 2022 run. Will D.C. Democrats let him run the right race this time?

Apr 16, 2021 / John Nichols

Rana Abdelhamid

Democratic Socialist Rana Abdelhamid Takes On a New York Incumbent Democratic Socialist Rana Abdelhamid Takes On a New York Incumbent

"I came to organizing both from a class perspective and also just growing up post-9/11 as a Muslim New Yorker,” the candidate told The Nation.

Apr 15, 2021 / Aída Chávez

Three members of Reclaim RI speak at an event.

Progressive Democrats Sweep Rhode Island Progressive Democrats Sweep Rhode Island

Challengers from the left ousted eight incumbents in the state’s Democratic primaries, and five more won open seats.

Oct 26, 2020 / Julia Rock and Harry August

Ilhan Omar Faces a Primary Tuesday Because She Speaks Truth to Power

Ilhan Omar Faces a Primary Tuesday Because She Speaks Truth to Power Ilhan Omar Faces a Primary Tuesday Because She Speaks Truth to Power

A bold and effective House member, Omar disrupts conventional wisdom. So those comfortable with the status quo want her gone.

Aug 10, 2020 / John Nichols

2020 Is a Great Year for #SquadPolitics. Just Ask Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib.

2020 Is a Great Year for #SquadPolitics. Just Ask Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib. 2020 Is a Great Year for #SquadPolitics. Just Ask Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib.

2020 is shaping up to be an even bigger year than 2018 for insurgent Democrats seeking to move the party left.

Aug 6, 2020 / John Nichols

Charles Booker raises his fist

Charles Booker Could Have Won Charles Booker Could Have Won

If progressive organizations keep waiting for candidates to catch fire before they hop on board, we’re doomed to keep losing winnable races.

Jul 8, 2020 / Karthik Ganapathy

Senate Candidate Andrew Romanoff’s Campaign for Climate Justice

Senate Candidate Andrew Romanoff’s Campaign for Climate Justice Senate Candidate Andrew Romanoff’s Campaign for Climate Justice

A Colorado progressive, with an urgent Green New Deal message, is closing the gap in a key Democratic primary for the US Senate.

Jun 25, 2020 / John Nichols

The Next Politics Is All About Movements—and It’s Winning

The Next Politics Is All About Movements—and It’s Winning The Next Politics Is All About Movements—and It’s Winning

When AOC won in 2018, it was dismissed as a fluke. Now, she says, it’s clear that “the people’s movement...isn’t an accident. It‘s a mandate.”

Jun 24, 2020 / John Nichols

Charles Booker Is Determined to Fight Voter Suppression in Kentucky

Charles Booker Is Determined to Fight Voter Suppression in Kentucky Charles Booker Is Determined to Fight Voter Suppression in Kentucky

Polling places are cut from 3,700 to 200, sparking fears of long lines. But the insurgent candidate says his campaign is ready.

Jun 22, 2020 / John Nichols

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