Florida Just Won a Historic Voting-Rights Victory Florida Just Won a Historic Voting-Rights Victory
Now, with the passage of Amendment Four, more than a million ex-felons—nearly 10 percent of the state’s population—will be able to vote.
Sep 18, 2018 / Sasha Abramsky
Is Donald Trump’s Downfall Hidden in His Tax Returns? Is Donald Trump’s Downfall Hidden in His Tax Returns?
The president might just be a one-man version of that once-renowned company, Enron.
Sep 17, 2018 / Nomi Prins
How the US Supreme Court Lost Its Legitimacy How the US Supreme Court Lost Its Legitimacy
The far right has long sought to limit access to authentic democratic governance. It’s succeeding.
Sep 17, 2018 / Lawrence Weschler
Who’s Afraid of Impeachment? Who’s Afraid of Impeachment?
Hint: It’s not the American people.
Sep 14, 2018 / Mark Hertsgaard
Big Wins by Down-Ballot Progressives Are Going to Transform New York Politics Big Wins by Down-Ballot Progressives Are Going to Transform New York Politics
Insurgents did not win statewide races, but they brought down six former IDC incumbents.
Sep 14, 2018 / John Nichols
How Do We Close the Wage Gap? By Finally Imposing the Rule of Law on Corporations How Do We Close the Wage Gap? By Finally Imposing the Rule of Law on Corporations
If Zephyr Teachout becomes New York’s attorney general, she will use the full power of the office to fight pay discrimination.
Sep 13, 2018 / John Nichols
This Grassroots Group Aims to Turn the Blue Ridge Mountains Blue This Grassroots Group Aims to Turn the Blue Ridge Mountains Blue
Down Home North Carolina is organizing the old-fashioned way—one citizen at a time.
Sep 13, 2018 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Can New York’s Politics Finally Be As Progressive as Its Voters? Can New York’s Politics Finally Be As Progressive as Its Voters?
Republican-allied “Independent Democrats” face serious primary challenges from newly energized, activist candidates vowing to move the state party closer to its leftist base.
Sep 12, 2018 / Sean McElwee
Cynthia Nixon Is Campaigning to Do What Cuomo Has Failed to Do: Democratize New York Cynthia Nixon Is Campaigning to Do What Cuomo Has Failed to Do: Democratize New York
The insurgent’s program for empowering voters is long, long overdue.
Sep 11, 2018 / John Nichols
Can California Democrats Flip the House in November? Can California Democrats Flip the House in November?
Seven first-time candidates in swing districts could spell the difference.
Sep 11, 2018 / Peter Schrag