James Talarico’s Leap of Faith James Talarico’s Leap of Faith
The Democratic Senate candidate in Texas is reviving a long-neglected tradition of left-leaning American religiosity.
Sep 11, 2026 / Matthew Avery Sutton
Hasan Piker and the Democrats’ Edgelord Dilemma Hasan Piker and the Democrats’ Edgelord Dilemma
The gaming streamer has become a big headache for Michigan US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed—but that’s the risk of targeting a campaign at younger, terminally online voters.
Sep 4, 2026 / Ben Schwartz
The Fight for Serious AI Regulation Just Won a Big Victory in Massachusetts The Fight for Serious AI Regulation Just Won a Big Victory in Massachusetts
After his primary win, Ed Markey says he’s ready to take on “the criminal enterprises” of Big Tech.
Sep 3, 2026 / John Nichols
Abdul El-Sayed Diagnoses American Politics Abdul El-Sayed Diagnoses American Politics
A conversation with Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee about public health, outside money, and a new kind of politics.
Sep 3, 2026 / Feature / The Nation
Old and On the Way: How Ed Markey Dispatched Seth Moulton in Massachusetts Old and On the Way: How Ed Markey Dispatched Seth Moulton in Massachusetts
Moulton, a centrist opportunist, sought to unseat his incumbent opponent by posturing as a young progressive. Voters didn’t fall for it.
Sep 2, 2026 / Joan Walsh
Yes, the Democrats Have a Real Shot at the Senate This Time Yes, the Democrats Have a Real Shot at the Senate This Time
The historic political failures of the GOP have even created openings in reliably red states.
Sep 1, 2026 / David Faris
Democratic Candidates Have Embraced Unity. Dem Pundits? Not So Much. Democratic Candidates Have Embraced Unity. Dem Pundits? Not So Much.
Losing candidates have prioritized the big tent and embraced their former rivals. Why can’t the media and pundits get on board?
Aug 28, 2026 / Joan Walsh
How Jared Kushner Snookered Hakeem Jeffries How Jared Kushner Snookered Hakeem Jeffries
Democrats need a fighter, but the congressional leader is addicted to illusory comity.
Aug 24, 2026 / Jeet Heer
Meet Alissa Ellman, Rust Belt Populist Meet Alissa Ellman, Rust Belt Populist
“You have to talk about these issues like a human being, and not like an MSNBC host on TV.”
Aug 19, 2026 / Jim Shultz
Attacks on Black Citizenship Are Attacks on Democracy Attacks on Black Citizenship Are Attacks on Democracy
Too often, Democrats reinforce Republicans’ lie that the language of racial justice is the problem—instead of the injustices the language is trying to name.
Aug 18, 2026 / Column / Kali Holloway