We’re Longtime DNC Members—and We Support Ken Martin We’re Longtime DNC Members—and We Support Ken Martin
Many of those trying to bring the DNC chair down just want the party to continue to act as an ATM machine for their consultancies.
Aug 12, 2026 / Larry Cohen and James Zogby
Wisconsin Socialists Have a Proud History in the Democratic Party Wisconsin Socialists Have a Proud History in the Democratic Party
Long before Francesca Hong’s current bid for governor, the party was revitalized when it nominated a Milwaukee “sewer socialist” for governor.
Aug 11, 2026 / John Nichols
Is 2026 the Year of the Independent? Is 2026 the Year of the Independent?
An unprecedented number of candidates in this year’s midterms are running outside of the two-party system. What’s more, a lot of them could win.
Aug 11, 2026 / Feature / John Nichols
“Nobody Is Resting”: Meet the Grassroots Advocates Defending the Right to Vote “Nobody Is Resting”: Meet the Grassroots Advocates Defending the Right to Vote
At a time when the US president is actively interfering in elections, these groups, activists, and officials are protecting their local systems from federal sabotage.
Aug 11, 2026 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Centrist Democrats Are Rolling Up Their Sleeves and Punching Left Centrist Democrats Are Rolling Up Their Sleeves and Punching Left
The Third Way think tank is pouring millions of dollars into combatting not the GOP but the DSA.
Aug 10, 2026 / Chris Lehmann
Insurgents Are Revitalizing the Democratic Party Insurgents Are Revitalizing the Democratic Party
And despite all the establishment pushback, voters know it.
Aug 10, 2026 / Katrina vanden Heuvel, John Nichols for The Nation
Abdul El-Sayed’s Win Is a Landmark. But the Fight Is Far From Over. Abdul El-Sayed’s Win Is a Landmark. But the Fight Is Far From Over.
Even though the Palestine movement is on the march, we can’t afford any complacency.
Aug 6, 2026 / Iman Abid
Will El-Sayed’s Centrist Opponents “Vote Blue No Matter Who”? Will El-Sayed’s Centrist Opponents “Vote Blue No Matter Who”?
It’s time for the Democratic establishment to take its own medicine.
Aug 6, 2026 / Aaron Regunberg
Abdul El-Sayed: “The Power of Our Many Is Greater Than the Power of Their Money” Abdul El-Sayed: “The Power of Our Many Is Greater Than the Power of Their Money”
The lessons from a primary win that can be applied to defeat a Republican in November.
Aug 5, 2026 / John Nichols