Campaigns and Elections

In New York City, Ranked Choice Voting Puts the People in Charge

In New York City, Ranked Choice Voting Puts the People in Charge In New York City, Ranked Choice Voting Puts the People in Charge

Ranked choice voting is the fairer, more representative, future of American elections, and we’re excited to welcome it to New York City.

May 25, 2021 / Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Jumaane D. Williams

President Joe Biden

More Than 500 of the Staffers Who Got Biden Elected Demand That He Defend Palestinian Rights More Than 500 of the Staffers Who Got Biden Elected Demand That He Defend Palestinian Rights

Former Biden campaign and DNC workers demand “concrete steps to end the occupation in pursuit of justice, peace, and self-determination for Palestinians.”

May 25, 2021 / John Nichols

Pro-choice rally in Washington, DC

Democrats Must Take Charge of the Debate About Abortion Democrats Must Take Charge of the Debate About Abortion

The danger of allowing right-wing extremists to silence the pro-choice majority is becoming clearer than ever.

May 25, 2021 / Ilyse Hogue and Ellie Langford

Representative Mike Gallagher

Amid All the GOP’s Profiles in Political Cowardice, None Is More Stark Than That of Mike Gallagher Amid All the GOP’s Profiles in Political Cowardice, None Is More Stark Than That of Mike Gallagher

The congressman, who once enjoyed praise for calling out Trump and demanding accountability, is now blocking a January 6 inquiry.

May 21, 2021 / John Nichols

Weinstein DA protest

Will New York Join the List of Cities With Progressive DAs? Will New York Join the List of Cities With Progressive DAs?

One of the most important political races in America will be decided here on June 22. And it has nothing to do with Andrew Yang.

May 21, 2021 / Ross Barkan

DA Larry Krasner

The Police Union Failed Miserably in Its Attempt to Beat Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner The Police Union Failed Miserably in Its Attempt to Beat Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner

Across the country, police unions are trying to defeat progressive reformers. Tuesday’s hotly contested election shows voters remain committed to changing an unjust system.

May 19, 2021 / John Nichols

Rep. Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy Sinks Even Lower Kevin McCarthy Sinks Even Lower

He sells out a GOP House ally by opposing a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 insurrection. Is he afraid of what it will find?

May 18, 2021 / Joan Walsh

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner

Larry Krasner—and the Future of the Criminal Justice Reform Movement—Is on Tuesday’s Ballot Larry Krasner—and the Future of the Criminal Justice Reform Movement—Is on Tuesday’s Ballot

The Philadelphia prosecutor who’s opposed police violence and mass incarceration faces an intense challenge backed by the police union.

May 14, 2021 / John Nichols

Rep. Elise Stefanik

Cheney vs. Stefanik Isn’t About Loyalty to Donald Trump Cheney vs. Stefanik Isn’t About Loyalty to Donald Trump

It’s about whether one of our two major parties is loyal to the principle of democracy.

May 12, 2021 / Joan Walsh

Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer

Chuck Schumer: ‘I Believe That Democracy Is at Risk and We Cannot Fail’ Chuck Schumer: ‘I Believe That Democracy Is at Risk and We Cannot Fail’

The Senate majority leader talks in a Nation exclusive about the night before the insurrection, his weekly leadership conference, and his timeline for passing major legislation lik...

May 12, 2021 / Q&A / John Nichols

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