Paulette Jordan Is the New Face of Rural Politics in America Paulette Jordan Is the New Face of Rural Politics in America
A Native American woman was just nominated for governor of Idaho—winning big with a message that Democrats must reach out to rural and small-town voters.
May 16, 2018 / John Nichols
More Democratic-Primary Results Confirm That the Resistance Is Real—and Real Female More Democratic-Primary Results Confirm That the Resistance Is Real—and Real Female
It was another great night for progressives and women—and especially women progressives.
May 16, 2018 / Joan Walsh
Trump’s Brutal Policies Target the Most Vulnerable Americans Trump’s Brutal Policies Target the Most Vulnerable Americans
The administration is using the pretense of fiscal responsibility to slash programs for the poor and people of color.
May 15, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
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