By Ignoring Latino Voters, Biden Has Made the Election Too Close By Ignoring Latino Voters, Biden Has Made the Election Too Close
As in 2016, a tepid centrist campaign by the Democratic nominee has lead to a softening of votes among minorities.
Nov 3, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Don’t Just Dump Trump, Ditch Mitch Don’t Just Dump Trump, Ditch Mitch
Ending Donald Trump’s presidency isn’t enough. To govern decisively, Democrats must take the Senate.
Nov 3, 2020 / John Nichols
What Will a Texas-Sized Turnout Mean for Trump and Cornyn? What Will a Texas-Sized Turnout Mean for Trump and Cornyn?
With record voter turnout in early voting, Texas is a presidential toss-up. John Cornyn is getting worried.
Nov 3, 2020 / Justin Miller and The Texas Observer
Letters From the November 16/23, 2020, Issue Letters From the November 16/23, 2020, Issue
L'union fait la force… A familiar playbook… The fine print… Please don’t go!
Nov 3, 2020 / Letters / Our Readers
The Time Is Now: Dump Trump! The Time Is Now: Dump Trump!
Herewith a short—very short—list of his most egregious crimes. And why there’s no room for anything but a thumping, indisputable Biden victory.
Nov 2, 2020 / Signal:Noise / Sasha Abramsky
How 3 Democratic Women in Swing States Aim to Win This Week How 3 Democratic Women in Swing States Aim to Win This Week
Second-time progressive legislative candidates in North Carolina, Texas, and Florida are tied with their opponents, against all odds.
Nov 2, 2020 / Joan Walsh
The Next Battle Is to Stop Trump From Sabotaging the Count The Next Battle Is to Stop Trump From Sabotaging the Count
The White House election endgame is declaring victory before the votes are counted to prevent a full tally. Progressives need a strategy to stop this.
Nov 2, 2020 / Jeet Heer
The Democrat Who Could Prevent Democrats From Winning a Georgia Senate Seat The Democrat Who Could Prevent Democrats From Winning a Georgia Senate Seat
The Rev. Raphael Warnock is at the threshold of a win. But fellow Democrat Matt Lieberman is drawing away votes that are needed to pull it off.
Nov 2, 2020 / John Nichols
Why a Biden Administration Needs to Spend Big Why a Biden Administration Needs to Spend Big
Democrats must embrace massive infrastructure projects, giant deficits, and a high debt-to-GDP ratio.
Nov 2, 2020 / Editorial / Mike Konczal
We Can Still Save the US From Becoming a Failed State We Can Still Save the US From Becoming a Failed State
On November 3, we have one last chance to put an end to this nightmare.
Oct 31, 2020 / Karen J. Greenberg