Republican Overreach on Abortion Could Be the Party’s Downfall in November Republican Overreach on Abortion Could Be the Party’s Downfall in November
In key swing states, ballot measures protecting reproductive rights may drive turnout in favor of Democrats.
Apr 5, 2024 / Left Coast / Sasha Abramsky
Trump Has Now Lost to Biden in Wisconsin... Twice Trump Has Now Lost to Biden in Wisconsin... Twice
While Biden faced organized opposition in the Democratic primary, Trump did not. Yet Biden got more votes and a higher percentage of the total.
Apr 4, 2024 / John Nichols
Abolishing the “Ballot Line” Will Reshape Progressive Politics Abolishing the “Ballot Line” Will Reshape Progressive Politics
With the eradication of the unconstitutional ballot design, New Jersey ushers in a new era of electoral politics.
Apr 4, 2024 / no-paywall / Arvin Alaigh
Will the US Move Toward “Demonstration Elections”? Will the US Move Toward “Demonstration Elections”?
If fascism—or even just an authoritarian regime—does happen here in November, it may look surprisingly familiar.
Apr 3, 2024 / Van Gosse
RFK Jr. Called Nader a Spoiler in 2000. Now That’s His Role. RFK Jr. Called Nader a Spoiler in 2000. Now That’s His Role.
He also claims Biden is a worse threat to democracy than Trump. As always, it’s all about Bobby.
Apr 2, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Abortion Will Be on the Ballot in Florida—but Before Then, a 6-Week Ban Will Be in Effect Abortion Will Be on the Ballot in Florida—but Before Then, a 6-Week Ban Will Be in Effect
The state Supreme Court ruled Monday that a constitutional amendment prohibiting abortion restrictions can proceed to the November ballot. But it also greenlighted a six-week abort...
Apr 1, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Why Silicon Valley Reactionaries Love RFK Jr. Why Silicon Valley Reactionaries Love RFK Jr.
Kennedy’s newly picked running mate, Nicole Shanahan, reflects the necro-futurism of Big Tech.
Apr 1, 2024 / Jeet Heer
Do We Face the Gravest Threat to Our Democracy Since the Cold War? Do We Face the Gravest Threat to Our Democracy Since the Cold War?
Our liberties have been trampled more by the unity of elites than by the divisions of people.
Apr 1, 2024 / Robert L. Borosage
The Rev. William Barber on Trump’s Holy Week Gambit: “The Bible Exposes Grifters” The Rev. William Barber on Trump’s Holy Week Gambit: “The Bible Exposes Grifters”
Trump is trying to hawk Bibles to his followers. Barber and others are not convinced.
Mar 30, 2024 / John Nichols
How to Vote for a Cease-Fire How to Vote for a Cease-Fire
A guide to voting “Uncommitted.”
Mar 29, 2024 / Joshua A. Cohen