The American People Just Kicked Donald Trump’s Ass The American People Just Kicked Donald Trump’s Ass
An epic defeat turns the president into a lame duck—and hopefully marks the beginning of the end of the MAGA era.
Nov 4, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Abdul El-Sayed Triumphed. Trump and Islamophobia Lost. Abdul El-Sayed Triumphed. Trump and Islamophobia Lost.
Michigan’s next senator overcame a tidal wave of racism and money—and made history.
Nov 4, 2026 / John Nichols
Scenes From a Democratic Earthquake in Iowa Scenes From a Democratic Earthquake in Iowa
The state was a MAGA citadel. Not anymore.
Nov 4, 2026 / Chris Lehmann
Jon Ossoff Showed Democrats How to Channel Voters’ Anger About Corruption and Corporations Jon Ossoff Showed Democrats How to Channel Voters’ Anger About Corruption and Corporations
The Georgia Senator was considered the most vulnerable incument this cycle. He cruised to a commanding victory, with lots of lessons for 2028.
Nov 4, 2026 / Joan Walsh
This Won’t Fly, but The Truth Can. VOTE! This Won’t Fly, but The Truth Can. VOTE!
Stop Elon Musk from purchasing the midterms.
Nov 3, 2026 / OppArt / Lalo Alcaraz
Kamala Harris Has Her Eye on Today’s Gubernatorial Races Kamala Harris Has Her Eye on Today’s Gubernatorial Races
The former vice president reminds The Nation that, even if government is divided in DC, “a governor, as the chief executive of a state, can actually make things happen.”
Nov 3, 2026 / John Nichols
The Valkyries’ WNBA Finals Win Was a Triumph Against Fox News Bile The Valkyries’ WNBA Finals Win Was a Triumph Against Fox News Bile
As Fox News whips up anti-trans, anti-WNBA hysteria, the Valkyries’ win is a victory for the sane.
Nov 3, 2026 / Dave Zirin
I Am a UMich Student From Texas. Choosing Where to Vote Was Impossible. I Am a UMich Student From Texas. Choosing Where to Vote Was Impossible.
Despite Michigan being a battleground for one of the most contentious midterm races this cycle, I couldn’t help but feel a draw to my native Texas.
Nov 3, 2026 / StudentNation / Sarayu Bongale
Hochul and Mamdani Teach Democrats a Vital Lesson in Party Unity Hochul and Mamdani Teach Democrats a Vital Lesson in Party Unity
New York State’s governor and New York City’s mayor are illustrating how ideologically diverse Democrats can build winning coalitions.
Nov 3, 2026 / Bill de Blasio