Elections

Republicans Love Hypocrites, and Elise Stefanik Is the Hypocrite Du Jour

Republicans Love Hypocrites, and Elise Stefanik Is the Hypocrite Du Jour Republicans Love Hypocrites, and Elise Stefanik Is the Hypocrite Du Jour

A review of the records shows that Liz Cheney has been far more loyal to Donald Trump than the ex-president’s new favorite. So how’d we get here?

May 11, 2021 / John Nichols

Labour

Under New Leadership, Britain’s Labour Party Loses Again Under New Leadership, Britain’s Labour Party Loses Again

Labour’s defeat in Hartlepool and in local elections across the country suggests the northern working class isn’t coming back any time soon.

May 7, 2021 / Gary Younge

Arizona voters

The Arizona GOP’s Attack on Democracy The Arizona GOP’s Attack on Democracy

The Republican Party is determined to hold power, even against the will of the electorate. But working-class immigrants are fighting back.

May 7, 2021 / Sasha Abramsky

Liz Cheney and Mitch McConnell

Liz Cheney Is Not Your Friend Liz Cheney Is Not Your Friend

Just because she’s not getting along with Trump and Kevin McCarthy doesn’t make the current Cheney any less of a vitriol-spewing extremist.

May 6, 2021 / John Nichols

Stacey Abrams

Heroes: Stacey Abrams Heroes: Stacey Abrams

Fighting the GOP’s voter suppression.

May 6, 2021 / OppArt / Kate Sullivan

Ranked-Choice Voting Is Already Changing Politics for the Better

Ranked-Choice Voting Is Already Changing Politics for the Better Ranked-Choice Voting Is Already Changing Politics for the Better

In an era of heated divisiveness, cynical punditry, and exhausting negativity in politics, we need to push for systemic electoral change.

May 4, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Capitol Building

Expand the US House of Representatives Expand the US House of Representatives

Rigidly sticking with a membership of 435 diminishes representation, decreases diversity, and undermines democracy.

May 4, 2021 / John Nichols

Pablo Iglesias Spain

The Center Cannot Hold in Spain, but Can the Left Take Advantage? The Center Cannot Hold in Spain, but Can the Left Take Advantage?

Madrid voters will cast their ballots on May 4, and the regional election could shape the future of Spanish politics.

May 3, 2021 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín

Joe Biden addresses Congress

Last Night Was Joe Biden’s Moment. May There Be Many More. Last Night Was Joe Biden’s Moment. May There Be Many More.

Scranton Joe, once the neoliberal senator from Delaware, translated left ideas into unthreatening but inspiring language Wednesday night. Which is a huge accomplishment.

Apr 29, 2021 / Joan Walsh

QAnon

Republicans Are Risking a Major Realignment Republicans Are Risking a Major Realignment

If Democrats can convince even an eighth of swing voters to care more about the well-being of their families than about Dr. Seuss, the result would be landslides that no Republican...

Apr 28, 2021 / Mark Green

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