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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference at the Unisphere on November 05, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City.

The Left Is About to Take Power. The Stakes Could Not Be Higher. The Left Is About to Take Power. The Stakes Could Not Be Higher.

Zohran Mamdani's triumph has given socialists huge power in New York City. Now they must use it well—or see the ruling class crush them.

Nov 6, 2025 / Álvaro López

New Yorkers celebrate as NY1 projects Zohran Mamdani the winner in the mayoral election, at the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden on November 4, 2025 in the Astoria neighborhood of New York City. The watch party was one of many hosted by the Democratic Socialists of America in support of Mamdani.

Red Dawn Over New York City Red Dawn Over New York City

At a DSA watch party, I got to see history unfold as Zohran Mamdani’s victory was announced.

Nov 5, 2025 / D.D. Guttenplan

The crowd cheers winning Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spannberger in Richmond.

When It Comes to Trump, Virginia Is for Haters When It Comes to Trump, Virginia Is for Haters

Democrats stormed back to dominance, winning all three statewide races and a stunning 13 seats in the House of Delegates.

Nov 5, 2025 / Joan Walsh

Dem Voters Triumph— Plus, That Springsteen Movie

Dem Voters Triumph— Plus, That Springsteen Movie Dem Voters Triumph— Plus, That Springsteen Movie

On this episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols analyzes Tuesday’s elections, and Greil Marcus explains what’s missing in Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere.

Nov 5, 2025 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

Donald Trump, left, greets John Roberts, chief justice of the US Supreme Court, arrives for a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Why the Supreme Court Will Never Stand Up to Trump Why the Supreme Court Will Never Stand Up to Trump

Podcast / The Nation Podcast / Nov 5, 2025 Why the Supreme Court Will Never Stand Up to Trump On The Nation Podcast: Elie Mystal on the Roberts court’s capitulation. D.D. Gu…

Nov 5, 2025 / Podcast

Donald Trump throws hats to supporters during a Make America Great Again rally at Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport.

Trump’s Approval Ratings Have Hit a New Low Trump’s Approval Ratings Have Hit a New Low

And Democrats need to seize the moment—for once.

Nov 5, 2025 / Chris Lehmann

Jesse Jackson speaking into a microphone in 1989.

How Jesse Jackson Transformed American Politics How Jesse Jackson Transformed American Politics

In the face of Reagan’s right-wing presidency, he offered a vision, strategy, and agenda that would have led Democrats and the country in a very different direction.

Nov 5, 2025 / Robert L. Borosage

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani celebrates during an election night event at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in Brooklyn, New York, on November 4, 2025.

Zohran Mamdani: “Hope Is Alive” Zohran Mamdani: “Hope Is Alive”

A full transcript of the mayor-elect’s victory speech to supporters.

Nov 5, 2025 / Zohran Mamdani

Clear-Cutting Our Future

Clear-Cutting Our Future Clear-Cutting Our Future

Deforestation is destroying the lungs of our planet.

Nov 5, 2025 / OppArt / Peter Kuper

A TV reporter braces against the wind as Hurricane Irma approaches in Miami, Florida, on September 10, 2017.

The Media Is Complicit in the Climate Confusion The Media Is Complicit in the Climate Confusion

The vast majority of people want their governments to take climate action—but most wrongly think they’re in the minority. The media is partly to blame.

Nov 5, 2025 / Amy Westervelt

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