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Ohio Voters Just Overturned Anti-Democratic Gerrymandering Ohio Voters Just Overturned Anti-Democratic Gerrymandering

The state’s radical change in how congressional districts are drawn matters for Ohio and for the rest of the country.

May 9, 2018 / John Nichols

Why Zephyr Teachout Would Make a Great New York Attorney General

Why Zephyr Teachout Would Make a Great New York Attorney General Why Zephyr Teachout Would Make a Great New York Attorney General

Her deep understanding of political corruption makes her uniquely qualified for the job.

May 9, 2018 / D.D. Guttenplan

Texas Showdown: Inside the Battle for the Democratic Party

Texas Showdown: Inside the Battle for the Democratic Party Texas Showdown: Inside the Battle for the Democratic Party

Insurgent populists are facing off against establishment picks in a series of high-stakes runoffs.

May 9, 2018 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan

Medicare for All rally

Nurses Have a Prescription for the Democratic Party: Back Single Payer Nurses Have a Prescription for the Democratic Party: Back Single Payer

Democratic voters overwhelmingly support Medicare for All, yet not all Democratic candidates do.

May 3, 2018 / John Nichols

Muller in June, 2017

Don’t Count on Russiagate to Bring Trump Down Don’t Count on Russiagate to Bring Trump Down

Robert Mueller’s questions, Michael Cohen’s troubles, and the DNC’s lawsuit don’t inspire confidence.

May 3, 2018 / Aaron Maté

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Letters From the May 28, 2018, Issue Letters From the May 28, 2018, Issue

The kids are alright…The lady is a champ…A history of decency…Seeing red, feeling blue…

May 3, 2018 / Our Readers

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Yes, Donald Trump Is Making White People More Hateful Yes, Donald Trump Is Making White People More Hateful

A new study finds empirical evidence of the “Trump Effect.”

May 2, 2018 / Joshua Holland

North Dakota voter

After Stunning Democratic Win, North Dakota Republicans Suppressed the Native American Vote After Stunning Democratic Win, North Dakota Republicans Suppressed the Native American Vote

A district court ruled against the state’s voter-ID law in April—but with midterms looming, the fight for Native voting rights isn’t over yet.

May 2, 2018 / Roey Hadar

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Could an Army of Accountants Bring Down Trump? Could an Army of Accountants Bring Down Trump?

In the end, the bean counters might just save us.

May 1, 2018 / Rebecca Gordon

Women's March

Why 2018 Might Not Be the Year of the Woman Why 2018 Might Not Be the Year of the Woman

Progressives need to rethink their approach to developing political talent.

Apr 27, 2018 / Julie Kohler and Felicia Wong

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