State and Local Elections

Can a Sanders Democrat Win the New Jersey Governor’s Race?

Can a Sanders Democrat Win the New Jersey Governor’s Race? Can a Sanders Democrat Win the New Jersey Governor’s Race?

John Wisniewski is fighting Wall Street money and the party machine.

Feb 22, 2017 / Feature / Bob Dreyfuss and Barbara Dreyfuss

Stephen Miller and Steve Bannon

The Trump Administration’s Lies About Voter Fraud Will Lead to Massive Voter Suppression The Trump Administration’s Lies About Voter Fraud Will Lead to Massive Voter Suppression

Twenty-one states are now considering new laws to make it harder to vote.

Feb 13, 2017 / Ari Berman

West Coast Politicians Are Fighting Back Against Donald Trump

West Coast Politicians Are Fighting Back Against Donald Trump West Coast Politicians Are Fighting Back Against Donald Trump

This could become the largest resistance movement to federal policy in more than a century.

Feb 8, 2017 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

House Republicans Just Voted to Eliminate the Only Federal Agency That Makes Sure Voting Machines Can’t Be Hacked

House Republicans Just Voted to Eliminate the Only Federal Agency That Makes Sure Voting Machines Can’t Be Hacked House Republicans Just Voted to Eliminate the Only Federal Agency That Makes Sure Voting Machines Can’t Be Hacked

Republicans would make it easier to steal an election by killing the Election Assistance Commission.

Feb 7, 2017 / Ari Berman

The Labor Movement Must Learn These Lessons From the Election

The Labor Movement Must Learn These Lessons From the Election The Labor Movement Must Learn These Lessons From the Election

An interview with Jane McAlevey.

Feb 7, 2017 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan

Democracy Wins One as a Federal Court Strikes a Big Blow Against Gerrymandering

Democracy Wins One as a Federal Court Strikes a Big Blow Against Gerrymandering Democracy Wins One as a Federal Court Strikes a Big Blow Against Gerrymandering

A game-changing federal-court ruling orders Wisconsin to redraw legislative district lines that unfairly and unconstitutionally favor Republicans.

Jan 27, 2017 / John Nichols

At a Friendly DNC Debate, Candidates Stress Common Strategies and Goals

At a Friendly DNC Debate, Candidates Stress Common Strategies and Goals At a Friendly DNC Debate, Candidates Stress Common Strategies and Goals

The Democrats vying to chair the party came out swinging against Trump—but mostly left each other alone.

Jan 19, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Jeff Sessions

As Attorney General, Jeff Sessions Would Be a Threat to Civil Rights As Attorney General, Jeff Sessions Would Be a Threat to Civil Rights

He will be the most dangerous on issues where the Obama administration has been the most successful.

Jan 19, 2017 / Ari Berman

In the Age of Donald Trump, the Resistance Will Be Localized

In the Age of Donald Trump, the Resistance Will Be Localized In the Age of Donald Trump, the Resistance Will Be Localized

How cities can counter the power of President Trump.

Jan 18, 2017 / Feature / Benjamin Barber

Students protest low wages.

3 Steps for Progressive Resistance and Rebuilding as the Trump Era Launches 3 Steps for Progressive Resistance and Rebuilding as the Trump Era Launches

Ultimately, the party’s fortunes will depend on recruiting a new generation of progressive leaders who can harness the power of social movements and drive it into electoral politic...

Jan 3, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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