Campaigns and Elections

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Tell Congress: No More Deals Without the Dream Act Tell Congress: No More Deals Without the Dream Act

You can also help find progressive women who want to run political campaigns.

Jan 23, 2018 / NationAction

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Why Democrats Need to Stand With Working Americans vs. Big Banks Why Democrats Need to Stand With Working Americans vs. Big Banks

Democrats should stop supporting a bill that would loosen the reins on Wall Street.

Jan 23, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Donald Trump Owns This Shutdown

Donald Trump Owns This Shutdown Donald Trump Owns This Shutdown

The president is so AWOL, he might as well be golfing at Mar-a-Lago.

Jan 20, 2018 / John Nichols

Women's March

What Happens When Women Fight Back What Happens When Women Fight Back

A year after Donald Trump’s inauguration—and the Women’s March that eclipsed it—women are the best hope to save the country—as long as we stay out of our own way.

Jan 19, 2018 / Joan Walsh

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Women Aren’t Just Marching Against Trump—They’re Running Against Trumpism Women Aren’t Just Marching Against Trump—They’re Running Against Trumpism

As women take the lead in flipping Republican statehouse seats to the Democrats, candidates like Maine’s Diane Russell are eyeing governorships.

Jan 19, 2018 / John Nichols

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Steve Bannon Wades Into Russiagate Steve Bannon Wades Into Russiagate

Could the ex-Breitbart chief blow the whistle on “Jarvanka”?

Jan 18, 2018 / Bob Dreyfuss

Flag of Resistance

Flag of Resistance Flag of Resistance

America’s stitches are coming undone.

Jan 18, 2018 / OppArt / India Tresselt

Women's March on Washington

How Trump Brought Feminism Back With a Vengeance How Trump Brought Feminism Back With a Vengeance

Katha Pollitt, plus Bob Dreyfuss on Russiagate and David Bromwich on Trump’s ruling passions.

Jan 18, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

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Democrats Are Repudiating FDR’s Precedent of Détente With Russia Democrats Are Repudiating FDR’s Precedent of Détente With Russia

By criminalizing alleged “contacts with the Kremlin”—and by demonizing Russia itself—today’s Democrats are becoming the party of the new and more perilous Cold War.

Jan 17, 2018 / Stephen F. Cohen

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The Trump Effect Helps Democrats Pull Off a Surprise Win in Wisconsin The Trump Effect Helps Democrats Pull Off a Surprise Win in Wisconsin

In a district that backed Trump 55-38, Patty Schachtner sweeps to victory with a result that has shocked the state—and Governor Scott Walker.

Jan 17, 2018 / John Nichols

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