Graham Platner Had a Much Better Primary Result Than Lindsey Graham Graham Platner Had a Much Better Primary Result Than Lindsey Graham
The anti-establishment Democrat in Maine won much bigger than the establishment Republican in South Carolina.
Jun 12, 2026 / John Nichols
Our Endorsement: Brad Lander for Congress Our Endorsement: Brad Lander for Congress
“The Nation” backs the NY-10 candidate who has the experience, financial expertise, and progressive vision to be an essential leader in the House.
Jun 12, 2026 / The Nation
Is Graham Platner Fit to Be a US Senator? Is Graham Platner Fit to Be a US Senator?
The Democrats of Maine answered that question.
Jun 10, 2026 / Corbin Trent
Graham Platner Is About to Find Out Whether Mainers Really Have His Back Graham Platner Is About to Find Out Whether Mainers Really Have His Back
Voters, not DC insiders, will determine whether the Senate candidate is credible and viable.
Jun 8, 2026 / John Nichols
Graham Platner and the Rise of White-Male Identity Politics Graham Platner and the Rise of White-Male Identity Politics
Platner’s rocket to stardom reflects something ugly that’s developed, not only on the right but the left as well.
Jun 5, 2026 / Joan Walsh
In the Race to Succeed Nadler, Micah Lasher Says Fighting Trump Is Not Enough In the Race to Succeed Nadler, Micah Lasher Says Fighting Trump Is Not Enough
The state assemblyman wants to go to Congress to take on MAGA, but says that Democrats need to show Americans that they are “gonna make their lives better. Quickly.”
Jun 3, 2026 / Joan Walsh
Minnesota’s Peggy Flanagan Wins the DFL Nomination for a Senate Seat Minnesota’s Peggy Flanagan Wins the DFL Nomination for a Senate Seat
Her opponent, Representative Angie Craig, campaigned for the DFL nod for months, but declared she would no longer seek its endorsement two days before the party convention.
Jun 2, 2026 / Joan Walsh
The GOP Is Not a Political Party—It’s a Cult The GOP Is Not a Political Party—It’s a Cult
In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent marvels at Trump’s enduring hold over the GOP mind. Plus: the dumbest CEO in the gaming industry.
May 29, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Tom Steyer Is Prepared to Take On the AI Billionaires Tom Steyer Is Prepared to Take On the AI Billionaires
The California gubernatorial candidate understands exactly what’s at stake, as he explains in an exclusive interview.
May 29, 2026 / John Nichols
Trump’s Texas Senate Primary Win Is Going to Backfire Spectacularly Trump’s Texas Senate Primary Win Is Going to Backfire Spectacularly
While MAGA candidate Ken Paxton’s win isn’t an assured victory for Democrats, he’ll at least embroil the GOP in a nightmare of its own making.
May 28, 2026 / Ana Marie Cox