State and Local Elections

Garcia and Ramirez-Rosa

2 Progressives Are Fighting to Represent Chicago in Congress 2 Progressives Are Fighting to Represent Chicago in Congress

But is the race between Chuy Garcia and Carlos Ramirez-Rosa a sign of progressive strength—or weakness?

Dec 5, 2017 / D.D. Guttenplan

Our City, Our Schools Philadelphia

Activists in Philadelphia Have Reclaimed Control of the City’s Schools Activists in Philadelphia Have Reclaimed Control of the City’s Schools

Dispatches from the Urban Resistance, from Philly to Albuquerque and beyond.

Nov 30, 2017 / Cities Rising / Jimmy Tobias

Can Our Revolution Build a Blue Texas?

Can Our Revolution Build a Blue Texas? Can Our Revolution Build a Blue Texas?

It’s encouraging a new generation of Lone Star progressives to run for office.

Nov 30, 2017 / Feature / John Nichols

A President Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 16 Women Endorses a Senate Candidate Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 9

A President Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 16 Women Endorses a Senate Candidate Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 9 A President Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 16 Women Endorses a Senate Candidate Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 9

There’s a new GOP slogan: “Listen to the predators.”  

Nov 22, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Danica Roem Canvass

Anti-Trump Fervor Can’t Fully Explain What Happened This Month Anti-Trump Fervor Can’t Fully Explain What Happened This Month

Democratic candidates ran on bold, progressive ideas that inspired voters.

Nov 21, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Roy Moore

Yes, Some Alabama Republicans Will Still Vote for Roy Moore Yes, Some Alabama Republicans Will Still Vote for Roy Moore

An interview with Howell Raines on what he calls “Alabama Embarrassment Syndrome.”

Nov 17, 2017 / Audio / Jon Wiener

Is This the Most Radical Mayor in America?

Is This the Most Radical Mayor in America? Is This the Most Radical Mayor in America?

Chokwe Antar Lumumba has an audacious plan to make Jackson, Mississippi, the “most radical city on the planet.”

Nov 17, 2017 / Cities Rising / D.D. Guttenplan

Danica Roem

3 Big Takeaways From Last Week’s Election 3 Big Takeaways From Last Week’s Election

Running a diverse slate of populists was key, as were new outside groups. 

Nov 16, 2017 / Editorial / Joan Walsh

The Democratic Donkey

Democrats Can Win in Alabama—and Everywhere Democrats Can Win in Alabama—and Everywhere

Last week’s election results proved that the party can compete in deep-red areas.

Nov 15, 2017 / Editorial / John Nichols

Phil Murphy

Democrats Will Need More Than Resistance to Govern Democrats Will Need More Than Resistance to Govern

And that means running candidates who do more than oppose Trump.

Nov 15, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage

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