Meet the Socialist Candidate for NYC Mayor Meet the Socialist Candidate for NYC Mayor
Front-runner Eric Adams, who is all but certain to win the New York City mayoral race Tuesday, is facing a field of rivals, including Cathy Rojas, a public school teacher from Quee...
Nov 1, 2021 / John Nichols
Voter Suppression Isn’t Just a Problem Down South Voter Suppression Isn’t Just a Problem Down South
Three measures on the ballot tomorrow give New Yorkers the chance to defend and extend access to the ballot right here at home.
Nov 1, 2021 / India Walton
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Every House Member Who Aided the January 6 Rioters Must Be Expelled Every House Member Who Aided the January 6 Rioters Must Be Expelled
“It’s inexcusable to wait any longer.”
Oct 29, 2021 / John Nichols
In Minneapolis, the Movement Heads for the Voting Booth In Minneapolis, the Movement Heads for the Voting Booth
In the city's first municipal election since the murder of George Floyd, activists and organizers are on ballot—and so is the future of the police department.
Oct 28, 2021 / Eamon Whalen
Campaigning “From the Middle Out” Won’t Save Democrats Campaigning “From the Middle Out” Won’t Save Democrats
This effort can be driven only by independent movements, by organizers on the ground, by activists who decide collectively that this is a time not to give up but to move up.
Oct 26, 2021 / no-paywall / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Department of Justice Is Letting the Coup Plotters Get Away The Department of Justice Is Letting the Coup Plotters Get Away
While Congress is investigating the events of January 6, why isn’t the DOJ doing the same—and more?
Oct 26, 2021 / Elie Mystal
Jean-Luc Mélenchon Welcomes the Animosity Jean-Luc Mélenchon Welcomes the Animosity
The “divisive” MP says he’s the best candidate to prevent France’s rightward lurch.
Oct 26, 2021 / Cole Stangler
Can “Glenn Trumpkin” Both Embrace and Escape the Disgraced Ex-President? Can “Glenn Trumpkin” Both Embrace and Escape the Disgraced Ex-President?
Running for Virginia governor, Youngkin is trying to have it both ways with the GOP base.
Oct 19, 2021 / Joan Walsh
Why Won’t New York’s Top Democrats Back the Democratic Nominee for Mayor of Buffalo? Why Won’t New York’s Top Democrats Back the Democratic Nominee for Mayor of Buffalo?
India Walton inspired a grassroots movement that won the Democratic primary. But the state party refuses to endorse her, and so does Governor Hochul.
Oct 15, 2021 / John Nichols
Democrats Are Ready to Abandon Black Voters, Again Democrats Are Ready to Abandon Black Voters, Again
The data scientist David Shor is urging Democrats to dump their racial justice message if they want to maintain any power. That’s a terrible idea.
Oct 13, 2021 / Elie Mystal