Can the California Elections Usher in a Slate of Progressive District Attorneys? Can the California Elections Usher in a Slate of Progressive District Attorneys?
For the first time in years, conservative incumbents are facing reform-minded challengers. Can the reformers prevail?
Jun 5, 2018 / Jessica Pishko
Is Cynthia Nixon Ready for the Spotlight? Is Cynthia Nixon Ready for the Spotlight?
The actor and activist is running to win—not just push Andrew Cuomo to the left. But can she convince voters she’s ready to govern?
Jun 5, 2018 / Feature / Joan Walsh
The Unbelievable Trump: Smashing Daily Briefings The Unbelievable Trump: Smashing Daily Briefings
It hard job, being president.
Jun 5, 2018 / Tom Tomorrow
Why California Needs to Take Bilingualism Seriously Why California Needs to Take Bilingualism Seriously
Language rights, immigration, and identity formation are intrinsically linked.
Jun 4, 2018 / Michael Leger
Donald Trump Sounds Just Like the Monarch the Constitution Was Written to Thwart Donald Trump Sounds Just Like the Monarch the Constitution Was Written to Thwart
The impeachment power was established to address presidents who assert kingly powers to abuse pardons and shut down inquiries into their own wrongdoing.
Jun 4, 2018 / John Nichols
Kevin de León Wants to Lead a New Democratic Party Kevin de León Wants to Lead a New Democratic Party
And he wants the Democratic establishment to get out of the way.
Jun 4, 2018 / Sean McElwee
The ‘Masterpiece Cakeshop’ Decision Is Not As Harmless as You Think The ‘Masterpiece Cakeshop’ Decision Is Not As Harmless as You Think
Justice Kennedy’s narrow ruling could open the floodgates for other suits designed to chip away at LGBTQ rights.
Jun 4, 2018 / Sarah Posner
Losing Bobby Losing Bobby
The last campaign of Robert F. Kennedy.
Jun 4, 2018 / OppArt / Steve Brodner
Meet Deb Haaland, Democrat for Congress Meet Deb Haaland, Democrat for Congress
Running in New Mexico’s first district, Haaland hopes to become the first Native American woman elected to the US House of Representatives.
Jun 1, 2018 / Joshua Holland
This Guy in Iowa Knows How Democrats Can Win Back Rural America This Guy in Iowa Knows How Democrats Can Win Back Rural America
John Norris, a savvy strategist for Jesse Jackson and Barack Obama, is running a campaign that seeks to reconnect Democrats with farm country.
Jun 1, 2018 / John Nichols