Sweet 16: The Case for Lowering the Voting Age Sweet 16: The Case for Lowering the Voting Age
Teens and young voters across the country have lowered the voting age in several cities — and they're setting their sights on DC.
Jul 7, 2016 / StudentNation / Jazmin Kay
Meet Misty Snow: Grassroots Activist, Working-Class Progressive, Trans Woman, Democratic Nominee for the US Senate Meet Misty Snow: Grassroots Activist, Working-Class Progressive, Trans Woman, Democratic Nominee for the US Senate
A first-time candidate borrows a page from Bernie Sanders and gets nominated for the US Senate.
Jun 30, 2016 / John Nichols
Zephyr Teachout’s Campaign Against Economic and Political Corruption Just Scored a Big Win Zephyr Teachout’s Campaign Against Economic and Political Corruption Just Scored a Big Win
Teachout swept the Democratic primary, setting up a race against a Republican backed by billionaire hedge-fund managers.
Jun 29, 2016 / John Nichols
The GOP’s War on Voting Is Working The GOP’s War on Voting Is Working
Wisconsin and Minnesota are case studies in the difference between Republican and Democratic rule.
Jun 29, 2016 / Feature / Ari Berman
Big Solar’s Obstructionism in Maine Big Solar’s Obstructionism in Maine
Will Big Solar perpetuate the abuses of Big Oil?
Jun 27, 2016 / StudentNation / Chloe Maxmin
Can Zephyr Teachout Win a Seat in Congress? Can Zephyr Teachout Win a Seat in Congress?
The anti-corruption crusader, who gave New York Governor Cuomo a run for his money in 2014, is one of several promising Berniecrats running this year.
Jun 14, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
The Republican Party Just Crashed and Burned in California The Republican Party Just Crashed and Burned in California
The GOP won’t even have a Senate candidate on the ballot in the nation’s largest state.
Jun 8, 2016 / John Nichols
How Expanding Social Security Went From ‘Economic Fantasy’ to Mainstream Talking Point in 3 Short Years How Expanding Social Security Went From ‘Economic Fantasy’ to Mainstream Talking Point in 3 Short Years
Just a few years ago we were on the road to dramatic cuts. Here’s how activists and their congressional allies changed that.
Jun 7, 2016 / Stephanie Taylor
Now That San Francisco’s Police Chief Has Resigned, What’s Next for the Activists Who Fought for His Removal? Now That San Francisco’s Police Chief Has Resigned, What’s Next for the Activists Who Fought for His Removal?
They say their work is about a lot more than just replacing a police chief.
Jun 7, 2016 / Cities Rising / Andrew Klein
Clinton May Take the Nomination, but Sanders Has Won the Debate Clinton May Take the Nomination, but Sanders Has Won the Debate
Sanders hasn’t merely won a seat at the table—he’s started a sea change in Democratic politics.
Jun 7, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel