Democrats Need to Get Serious About Stopping Trump From Rigging the Midterms Democrats Need to Get Serious About Stopping Trump From Rigging the Midterms
Here’s one idea for a coordinated response to Trump’s coordinated attacks.
Feb 5, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Why the “Affordability Agenda” Won’t Deliver for Democrats Why the “Affordability Agenda” Won’t Deliver for Democrats
The gospel of affordability is not bold enough to convince voters that the Democrats care about them. To build a lasting majority, Democrats must embrace populism.
Jan 28, 2026 / Dustin Guastella
This Is the Perfect Moment for Democrats to Grow a Spine This Is the Perfect Moment for Democrats to Grow a Spine
After the murder of Alex Pretti by federal agents, the least national Democrats can do is dismantle ICE.
Jan 26, 2026 / Chris Lehmann
The Farmland Revolt The Farmland Revolt
America’s farmers are fuming over Trump’s tariffs. Democrats need to channel their anger.
Jan 26, 2026 / Column / Erica Etelson and Anthony Flaccavento
Abdul El-Sayed Wants to “Throw Some Righteous Punches” Abdul El-Sayed Wants to “Throw Some Righteous Punches”
As the Democratic Party debates its identity, this progressive primary candidate and doctor is primed for a breakout moment in the race for Michigan’s Senate seat.
Jan 23, 2026 / StudentNation / Heather Chen
We Need Radical Abundance We Need Radical Abundance
If we want abundance we have to ask, an abundance of what exactly, and produced under what economic logic?
Jan 22, 2026 / Keir Milburn
It’s Official: The People, Not the Politicians, Are Leading It’s Official: The People, Not the Politicians, Are Leading
In this week’s Elie V. US, our justice correspondent explores the fecklessness of the Democratic Party, MAGA racism, and fighting despite unwinnable odds.
Jan 16, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Why the “Abundance” and “Stuck” Crowd Are Off the Mark Why the “Abundance” and “Stuck” Crowd Are Off the Mark
Don’t blame the housing crisis on local NIMBYism and too many regulations.
Jan 16, 2026 / Roberta Brandes Gratz
Democrats Need to Shut Down the Government to Defund ICE Terror Democrats Need to Shut Down the Government to Defund ICE Terror
With another deadline looming at the end of the month, party leaders must use the power they have to begin dismantling Trump’s police state.
Jan 15, 2026 / David Faris
Ro Khanna Has a New Tech Social Contract for California’s Oligarchs Ro Khanna Has a New Tech Social Contract for California’s Oligarchs
As Peter Thiel and other fat cats threaten to flee California over a billionaire tax, Khanna is calling their bluff.
Jan 14, 2026 / Katrina vanden Heuvel