The Gilded Age’s Democratic Contradictions The Gilded Age’s Democratic Contradictions
A new history examines how the late 19th century’s raucous party system gave way to a more sedate and exclusionary political culture that erected more and more barriers to particip...
Jun 1, 2021 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner
‘Bipartisan’ Is How Republicans Say ‘Sucker!’ ‘Bipartisan’ Is How Republicans Say ‘Sucker!’
The GOP counterproposal to Biden’s infrastructure plan is not a “bipartisan” gesture. It’s a scam to gut programs that care for the elderly and save the planet.
May 28, 2021 / John Nichols
Alvin Bragg Is the Right Choice to Be Manhattan’s District Attorney Alvin Bragg Is the Right Choice to Be Manhattan’s District Attorney
He’s spent his career holding powerful people and interests accountable, and he’s the progressive with a real shot to win the race.
May 27, 2021 / Zephyr Teachout
Can Democrats Beat the Odds in 2022? Can Democrats Beat the Odds in 2022?
One big donor is banking on President Biden’s recovery efforts to preserve the Democrats’ majority in the 2022 midterms.
May 25, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
In New York City, Ranked Choice Voting Puts the People in Charge In New York City, Ranked Choice Voting Puts the People in Charge
Ranked choice voting is the fairer, more representative, future of American elections, and we’re excited to welcome it to New York City.
May 25, 2021 / Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Jumaane D. Williams
More Than 500 of the Staffers Who Got Biden Elected Demand That He Defend Palestinian Rights More Than 500 of the Staffers Who Got Biden Elected Demand That He Defend Palestinian Rights
Former Biden campaign and DNC workers demand “concrete steps to end the occupation in pursuit of justice, peace, and self-determination for Palestinians.”
May 25, 2021 / John Nichols
Democrats Must Take Charge of the Debate About Abortion Democrats Must Take Charge of the Debate About Abortion
The danger of allowing right-wing extremists to silence the pro-choice majority is becoming clearer than ever.
May 25, 2021 / Ilyse Hogue and Ellie Langford
The Police Union Failed Miserably in Its Attempt to Beat Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner The Police Union Failed Miserably in Its Attempt to Beat Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner
Across the country, police unions are trying to defeat progressive reformers. Tuesday’s hotly contested election shows voters remain committed to changing an unjust system.
May 19, 2021 / John Nichols
Kevin McCarthy Sinks Even Lower Kevin McCarthy Sinks Even Lower
He sells out a GOP House ally by opposing a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 insurrection. Is he afraid of what it will find?
May 18, 2021 / Joan Walsh
Larry Krasner—and the Future of the Criminal Justice Reform Movement—Is on Tuesday’s Ballot Larry Krasner—and the Future of the Criminal Justice Reform Movement—Is on Tuesday’s Ballot
The Philadelphia prosecutor who’s opposed police violence and mass incarceration faces an intense challenge backed by the police union.
May 14, 2021 / John Nichols