How Democrats Can Mobilize Millions of Non-Voters How Democrats Can Mobilize Millions of Non-Voters
If black millenials decide to vote en masse, our politics could be upended.
Jan 23, 2018 / Sean McElwee
Nothing Would Be More Tragic Than to Turn Back Now Nothing Would Be More Tragic Than to Turn Back Now
This Martin Luther King Day, we should remember that when we stand up and fight back, the seemingly indomitable giants of white supremacy can come down.
Jan 12, 2018 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
This Cruel Parody of Representation This Cruel Parody of Representation
Under Donald Trump, the Republican Party has acted decisively on urgent problems by not acting at all.
Jan 12, 2018 / Feature / Marilynne Robinson
This Ballot Initiative Could Restore Voting Rights to More Than a Million Floridians This Ballot Initiative Could Restore Voting Rights to More Than a Million Floridians
If it passes, the measure will automatically re-enfranchise most felons after their sentences are complete.
Dec 20, 2017 / Editorial / Sasha Abramsky
The Values Voters Summit Props Up Our White-Supremacist Corporate Oligarchy The Values Voters Summit Props Up Our White-Supremacist Corporate Oligarchy
These Christian nationalists serve only the wealthiest Americans and take every opportunity to hurt the poor.
Oct 17, 2017 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
Republicans Are Coming for Our Health Care Again. Here’s How You Can Fight Back Republicans Are Coming for Our Health Care Again. Here’s How You Can Fight Back
You can also join a campaign to protect voting rights in your state or county.
Sep 19, 2017 / no-paywall / NationAction
Letters From the September 11-18, 2017, Issue Letters From the September 11-18, 2017, Issue
Hacking democracy… Make America democratic… Dems: remember the base… Action and words… In defense of prog rock…
Aug 24, 2017 / Letters / Our Readers
Horsemen of the Trumpocalypse Horsemen of the Trumpocalypse
The most dangerous people in America.
Aug 24, 2017 / Feature / John Nichols and Steve Brodner
It’s Not Hysterical to Recognize the Threat Trump Poses It’s Not Hysterical to Recognize the Threat Trump Poses
Democracy, such as it is, really is in danger.
Aug 17, 2017 / Subject to Debate / Katha Pollitt
How Oregon Increased Voter Turnout More Than Any Other State How Oregon Increased Voter Turnout More Than Any Other State
New evidence shows how automatic voter registration increased not only voter participation but also voter diversity.
Jul 27, 2017 / StudentNation / Sean McElwee, Brian Schaffner, and Jesse Rhodes