Will Red-State Protests Spark Electoral Change? Will Red-State Protests Spark Electoral Change?
After nearly a decade of Republican anti-tax “experiments,” voters appear fed up with being the guinea pigs.
Jul 5, 2018 / Feature / Bryce Covert
What the Media Got Wrong About Ocasio-Cortez’s Triumph What the Media Got Wrong About Ocasio-Cortez’s Triumph
The focus on her identity obscured the democratic socialist nature of her campaign—which put the lie to claims that the Sanders insurgency is “flailing.”
Jul 3, 2018 / The Nation
What if the Left Wins: A Q&A With George Goehl What if the Left Wins: A Q&A With George Goehl
The director of People’s Action tells The Nation how organizations can help progressive politicians advance a left agenda.
Jul 3, 2018 / Q&A / Joseph Hogan
Ben Jealous Is Ready to Make Maryland America’s Laboratory of Democracy Ben Jealous Is Ready to Make Maryland America’s Laboratory of Democracy
The former NAACP head’s big win in a key gubernatorial primary sets him up as a Democrat who can run and win with a bold progressive vision.
Jun 29, 2018 / John Nichols
Ben Jealous Shakes Up Maryland Politics Ben Jealous Shakes Up Maryland Politics
The former head of the NAACP is running for governor on a progressive platform that’s won endorsements from Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, and The Baltimore Sun.
Jun 25, 2018 / John Nichols
Scott Walker Is Donald Trump’s Most Dangerous Enabler Scott Walker Is Donald Trump’s Most Dangerous Enabler
When other Republicans challenged Trump’s cruelty on immigration, the governor of Wisconsin made himself the president’s willing accomplice.
Jun 22, 2018 / John Nichols
David Garcia’s Bid for Governor Is the Key to Turning Arizona Blue David Garcia’s Bid for Governor Is the Key to Turning Arizona Blue
Like Stacey Abrams in Georgia, Garcia has the potential to turn out the rising electorate.
Jun 21, 2018 / Steve Phillips
How to Challenge the Elite Consensus for Endless War How to Challenge the Elite Consensus for Endless War
There’s only one way: We have to harness the energy of millions of fed-up voters.
Jun 20, 2018 / Feature / Andrew J. Bacevich
‘If You Want to Win, Get a Black Woman Candidate’: A Q&A With Melanie L. Campbell ‘If You Want to Win, Get a Black Woman Candidate’: A Q&A With Melanie L. Campbell
The Democrats need to get serious about supporting black women.
Jun 14, 2018 / Q&A / Safiya Charles
Now We Know Why Scott Walker Was So Afraid of Special Elections Now We Know Why Scott Walker Was So Afraid of Special Elections
Democrats flip a historically Republican State Senate seat in an election the embattled governor of Wisconsin tried to block.
Jun 13, 2018 / John Nichols