Campaigns and Elections

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

Trump Rally Supporters

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

Trump

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

Cuomo extends his

At Long Last, Andrew Cuomo Restores the Vote for New York Parolees At Long Last, Andrew Cuomo Restores the Vote for New York Parolees

Perhaps pressured by Cynthia Nixon’s primary challenge, the guv did the right thing. Florida may follow, with a ballot initiative this fall.

Apr 26, 2018 / Sasha Abramsky

Why Is Heidi Heitkamp Enabling Donald Trump?

Why Is Heidi Heitkamp Enabling Donald Trump? Why Is Heidi Heitkamp Enabling Donald Trump?

Her party, the North Dakota DemocraticNonpartisan League, has a rich history of opposing war hawks. She should have stuck with it instead of backing Pompeo.

Apr 26, 2018 / John Nichols

Democrats Are in Danger of Repeating the Mistakes of 2016

Democrats Are in Danger of Repeating the Mistakes of 2016 Democrats Are in Danger of Repeating the Mistakes of 2016

To win big in 2018, they need to call out racism and appeal to voters of color.

Apr 26, 2018 / Steve Phillips

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