In Nebraska, a House Undivided May Fall In Nebraska, a House Undivided May Fall
How Governor Pete Ricketts took over Nebraska’s unicameral Legislature.
May 14, 2018 / Ross Benes
Why Didn’t Pro-Choice Groups Support This Pro-Choice Woman in Nebraska? Why Didn’t Pro-Choice Groups Support This Pro-Choice Woman in Nebraska?
Kara Eastman’s opponent in the Nebraska-2 congressional race is not anti-choice—anymore—but still, Eastman deserved these groups’ support.
May 11, 2018 / Katha Pollitt
Why Primary Fights Are Good for the Democratic Party Why Primary Fights Are Good for the Democratic Party
The DCCC shouldn't be pushing activists aside in key races.
May 11, 2018 / Robert L. Borosage
That ‘Deep State’ You Keep Hearing About? It Doesn’t Exist That ‘Deep State’ You Keep Hearing About? It Doesn’t Exist
Former NSA director Michael Hayden is no white knight. But he’s right on this point, which he makes in his new book, The Assault on Intelligence.
May 11, 2018 / Bob Dreyfuss
Wisconsin Has Produced a New Joe McCarthy Wisconsin Has Produced a New Joe McCarthy
Tammy Baldwin’s shameless Republican challenger claims that the Democratic senator is on “Team Terrorist.”
May 11, 2018 / John Nichols
One Possible Winner in the Iraqi Elections: Iran One Possible Winner in the Iraqi Elections: Iran
Iraq’s parliamentary elections on Saturday could shift the balance of power away from the US.
May 11, 2018 / Simona Foltyn
What Progressives Can Learn From Stacey Abrams What Progressives Can Learn From Stacey Abrams
A brighter political future depends upon turning out large numbers of voters of color.
May 11, 2018 / Column / Kai Wright
The #MeToo Moment Is Lifting Up Record Numbers of Women Candidates The #MeToo Moment Is Lifting Up Record Numbers of Women Candidates
It’s painful when male allies fail. But the success of so many female candidates is the other side of the story.
May 10, 2018 / Joan Walsh
Ben Cardin Is a Hawk. Will Maryland Voters Punish Him for It? Ben Cardin Is a Hawk. Will Maryland Voters Punish Him for It?
The senator’s foreign policy views are being challenged in his Senate primary.
May 10, 2018 / Eric Cortellessa
The First Native American Congresswoman in US History Could be Elected This Year The First Native American Congresswoman in US History Could be Elected This Year
In the wake of Standing Rock, Indigenous activists have turned their attention to getting Native women elected.
May 10, 2018 / Julian Brave NoiseCat