Claire Valdez Is Making All the Right Enemies Claire Valdez Is Making All the Right Enemies
The RNC keeps attacking the popular ideas of a democratic socialist who is running for Congress in New York City.
Jun 17, 2026 / John Nichols
Alex Bores: Silicon Valley Is Spending $10 Million Against My Campaign Alex Bores: Silicon Valley Is Spending $10 Million Against My Campaign
A super PAC bankrolled by tech billionaires is trying to sink my run for Congress. What happens here will tell every other politician whether AI can be checked at all.
Jun 16, 2026 / Alex Bores
The Next Generation’s Fight Over New Hampshire’s Libertarian Project The Next Generation’s Fight Over New Hampshire’s Libertarian Project
Twenty-five years after libertarians began migrating to New Hampshire to consolidate power, young politicians are deciding whether to embrace their vision—or resist it.
Jun 16, 2026 / StudentNation / Genevieve Morrison
In Britain, an Election That Could Mark the Beginning of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s End In Britain, an Election That Could Mark the Beginning of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s End
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is expected to challenge Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party.
Jun 12, 2026 / Stanley Reed
Graham Platner Had a Much Better Primary Result Than Lindsey Graham Graham Platner Had a Much Better Primary Result Than Lindsey Graham
The anti-establishment Democrat in Maine won much bigger than the establishment Republican in South Carolina.
Jun 12, 2026 / John Nichols
Our Endorsement: Brad Lander for Congress Our Endorsement: Brad Lander for Congress
“The Nation” backs the NY-10 candidate who has the experience, financial expertise, and progressive vision to be an essential leader in the House.
Jun 12, 2026 / The Nation
Graham Platner Is About to Find Out Whether Mainers Really Have His Back Graham Platner Is About to Find Out Whether Mainers Really Have His Back
Voters, not DC insiders, will determine whether the Senate candidate is credible and viable.
Jun 8, 2026 / John Nichols
Graham Platner and the Rise of White-Male Identity Politics Graham Platner and the Rise of White-Male Identity Politics
Platner’s rocket to stardom reflects something ugly that’s developed, not only on the right but the left as well.
Jun 5, 2026 / Joan Walsh
Tom Steyer Is Prepared to Take On the AI Billionaires Tom Steyer Is Prepared to Take On the AI Billionaires
The California gubernatorial candidate understands exactly what’s at stake, as he explains in an exclusive interview.
May 29, 2026 / John Nichols
Jim Crow Just Suffered a Temporary Setback—in Alabama Jim Crow Just Suffered a Temporary Setback—in Alabama
A federal district court struck down the state’s new congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
May 27, 2026 / Elie Mystal