Democrats Can’t Blame Trans People for Their Own Failures Democrats Can’t Blame Trans People for Their Own Failures
Despite the attempts by so many in the party’s establishment to paint trans rights as a toxic issue, transphobia was soundly rejected across the country this week.
Nov 7, 2025 / Gillian Branstetter
Voters Reject the Cruelty, Chaos, and Corruption of Trumpism Voters Reject the Cruelty, Chaos, and Corruption of Trumpism
There were no bright spots for the GOP this election. Across the country, Democrats running on inclusionary, economically ambitious, pro-immigrant policies won.
Nov 7, 2025 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
Mayor to Mayor: Some Advice for Zohran Mayor to Mayor: Some Advice for Zohran
Keep it simple and focused amid the daily challenges of leading New York City.
Nov 7, 2025 / Bill de Blasio
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
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
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
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
From Mission Impossible to Mister Mayor From Mission Impossible to Mister Mayor
If Zohran Mamdani governs as he campaigned, he will prove that the people have the power to shape their own future.
Nov 4, 2025 / Katrina vanden Heuvel, John Nichols for The Nation
Bernie Sanders Says a Mamdani Win Can Transform American Politics Bernie Sanders Says a Mamdani Win Can Transform American Politics
In an exclusive interview with The Nation, Sanders says Mamdani can show Democrats how to campaign—and govern—for the working class.
Nov 4, 2025 / John Nichols
The Latest Centrist Memo to Democrats Is Bad News for the Party and the Planet The Latest Centrist Memo to Democrats Is Bad News for the Party and the Planet
To win back power, Democrats must organize themselves against oligarchy—and that means rejecting the latest shoddy centrist recommendations.
Nov 4, 2025 / Aaron Regunberg