Campaigns and Elections

Democratic Socialists of America Seize the Day

Democratic Socialists of America Seize the Day Democratic Socialists of America Seize the Day

There was plenty of conflict at the DSA’s national convention, but delegates came out of it with a clear plan for the fight ahead.

Aug 7, 2019 / Eric Blanc

Tiffany Caban Somber Recount

What Tiffany Cabán’s Concession Means for Queens What Tiffany Cabán’s Concession Means for Queens

“Four years from now there’s going to be a movement of people who are hungry for real, transformative criminal justice reform.”

Aug 7, 2019 / Ross Barkan

Beto O’Rourke participates in a rally against hate.

Beto O’Rourke Is Doing What Donald Trump Is Simply Incapable Of Beto O’Rourke Is Doing What Donald Trump Is Simply Incapable Of

The Texan is demonstrating real leadership in the wake of a horrific mass shooting by unequivocally condemning racism. And Americans are responding.

Aug 7, 2019 / John Nichols

Mitch McConnell press conference

The Battle for the Senate Demands Democrats’ Fierce Focus The Battle for the Senate Demands Democrats’ Fierce Focus

Their bold ideas will be dead on arrival if Trumpists keep the chamber.

Aug 6, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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What Netflix’s ‘Great Hack’ Gets Wrong About Cambridge Analytica What Netflix’s ‘Great Hack’ Gets Wrong About Cambridge Analytica

The British consulting firm didn’t steal the 2016 election, and it couldn’t have if it tried.

Aug 6, 2019 / Micah L. Sifry

White Nationalism Is a Republican Crisis

White Nationalism Is a Republican Crisis White Nationalism Is a Republican Crisis

There are Republicans who know that what this president is saying and doing is wrong. But they are refusing to speak up.

Aug 5, 2019 / John Nichols

Shani Curry Mitchell

A Progressive Prosecutor Sets Her Sights on Upstate New York A Progressive Prosecutor Sets Her Sights on Upstate New York

Shani Curry Mitchell is challenging her Republican ex-boss in Monroe County’s next district attorney race. 

Aug 1, 2019 / Ross Barkan

The Democratic Debates Are an Unprecedented Moment for Americans With Student Debt

The Democratic Debates Are an Unprecedented Moment for Americans With Student Debt The Democratic Debates Are an Unprecedented Moment for Americans With Student Debt

The Democratic presidential proposals represent a dramatic shift in the nationwide discussion about tuition costs and student loan debt.

Aug 1, 2019 / StudentNation / Natalia Abrams and Cody Hounanian

The Real Winners of the Second Debate Were Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders

The Real Winners of the Second Debate Were Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders The Real Winners of the Second Debate Were Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders

They weren’t on stage Wednesday. But the ideas and the dynamism of the progressive senators framed both debates in Detroit.

Aug 1, 2019 / John Nichols

The Third-Tier Candidates Strike Back

The Third-Tier Candidates Strike Back The Third-Tier Candidates Strike Back

Their candidacy may not be plausible, but their evisceration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris is important.

Aug 1, 2019 / Jeet Heer

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