What’s Up for Grabs in Today’s Election What’s Up for Grabs in Today’s Election
Two governors, many legislators and several big-city mayors will be chosen—and a New Jersey Democrat has big ideas about taking on big banks.
Nov 7, 2017 / John Nichols
Have Democrats Learned Their Lesson? There’s Reason for Hope. Have Democrats Learned Their Lesson? There’s Reason for Hope.
Democrats will have to work harder to establish a clear, compelling vision of what they are for beyond opposition to Trump.
Nov 7, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Can Cities Save Our Reproductive Rights from the Grabby Hands of Donald Trump? Can Cities Save Our Reproductive Rights from the Grabby Hands of Donald Trump?
From San Francisco to Columbus, city halls are defending our reproductive freedoms.
Nov 1, 2017 / Melissa Batchelor Warnke
Can Supervised-Injection Sites Stem the Epidemic of Opioid Deaths? Can Supervised-Injection Sites Stem the Epidemic of Opioid Deaths?
If Trump were serious about reducing the number of fatal opioid overdoses, he might have considered this solution.
Oct 26, 2017 / Jimmy Tobias
Join Chicago Activists in Their Fight Against a $95 Million Police-Training Academy Join Chicago Activists in Their Fight Against a $95 Million Police-Training Academy
They are demanding that the funds be spent on resources like schools, clinics, and housing.
Oct 16, 2017 / NationAction
Despite ‘Sanctuary City’ Status, Chicago Police Feed Trump’s Deportation Machine Despite ‘Sanctuary City’ Status, Chicago Police Feed Trump’s Deportation Machine
Activists challenge Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to live up to the city’s immigrant-friendly rhetoric.
Oct 12, 2017 / Julianne Hing
The Disturbing Parallels Between US Policing at Home and Military Tactics Abroad The Disturbing Parallels Between US Policing at Home and Military Tactics Abroad
This army strategist says today’s policing is looking more and more like a military operation.
Oct 12, 2017 / Danny Sjursen
Why Democrats Need a 50-State Strategy Why Democrats Need a 50-State Strategy
There is a real desire for progressive solutions in every part of the country—including areas that many Democrats have, unfortunately, written off.
Oct 10, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
How Tenants’ Rights Are Flourishing—Right in Trump’s New Backyard How Tenants’ Rights Are Flourishing—Right in Trump’s New Backyard
DC is home to some of the country’s most progressive efforts to keep housing affordable.
Oct 9, 2017 / Jimmy Tobias
New York’s Mayor Says He’s Got a Plan to Help Solve the City’s Housing Crisis New York’s Mayor Says He’s Got a Plan to Help Solve the City’s Housing Crisis
So why are housing advocates up in arms?
Oct 4, 2017 / Jarrett Murphy