Elections

A pro-Palestine protest, police take measures on the third day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, United States on August 21, 2024.

No Mention of Gaza in the DNC’s 2024 Autopsy? Seriously? No Mention of Gaza in the DNC’s 2024 Autopsy? Seriously?

Too many Democrats still refuse to acknowledge how gravely the party was harmed by a failure to actively oppose genocide.

May 22, 2026 / John Nichols

Civil rights, union, and religious leaders from New York City rally approximately 1,200 demonstrators to board a dedicated Pennsylvania Railroad train from New York Penn Station to Washington Union Station in Washington, DC, and march in support of the civil rights bill that would become the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

We Forgot What It Took to Gain Freedom We Forgot What It Took to Gain Freedom

The assault on voting rights should remind us.

May 22, 2026 / Analilia Mejia

US Representative Katie Porter (D-CA), businessman Tom Steyer, businessman Steve Hilton, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, former US Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan look on during a CNN California Governor Primary Debate at East Los Angeles College on May 5, 2026, in Monterey Park, California. CNN hosted a debate with seven of the top contenders in the race for California Governor. The debate was moderated by CNN anchors Kaitlan Collins and Elex Michaelson. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Memo to California’s Next Governor: Rural Places Matter Memo to California’s Next Governor: Rural Places Matter

Rural communities are crucial to the state—and the country. Why do they get so little attention?

May 21, 2026 / Erica Etelson

Gen Z Women Are Moving Left. Young Men Aren’t.

Gen Z Women Are Moving Left. Young Men Aren’t. Gen Z Women Are Moving Left. Young Men Aren’t.

The gendered political divide is transforming how young Americans are organizing, voting, and relating to one another.

May 21, 2026 / StudentNation / Alice Scott

Thomas Massie speaks with supporters after his concession speech on May 19, 2026, in Hebron, Kentucky.

Thomas Massie’s Defeat Could Come Back to Haunt Trump Thomas Massie’s Defeat Could Come Back to Haunt Trump

The president’s successful campaign to remove the rebel congressman has a real chance of backfiring.

May 20, 2026 / Jeet Heer

Demolishing Landmarks

Demolishing Landmarks Demolishing Landmarks

Demolishing fair elections.

May 20, 2026 / OppArt / Clay Bennett

Undoing the Voting Rights Act

Undoing the Voting Rights Act Undoing the Voting Rights Act

Racists undoing democracy.

May 18, 2026 / OppArt / Brian Stauffer

There’s No Way to Compensate for the Loss of Black Voting Power

There’s No Way to Compensate for the Loss of Black Voting Power There’s No Way to Compensate for the Loss of Black Voting Power

In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent examines Democrats’ strategy to combat GOP gerrymanders. Plus: a look at the next major anti-trans case.

May 15, 2026 / Elie Mystal

Save Tony Carruthers

Save Tony Carruthers Save Tony Carruthers

Liberty and Justins.

May 15, 2026

Chris Rabb, D-Philadelphia, speaks outside of the Pennsylvania Capitol during a 50501 protest in Harrisburg, Pa. on February 5, 2025

Chris Rabb Will Be a Transformative Member of the House Chris Rabb Will Be a Transformative Member of the House

A candidate from Philadelphia, running in America’s 250th year, has a plan to restore checks and balances on kingly presidents and renew the constitutional authority of Congress.

May 14, 2026 / John Nichols

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