State and Local Elections

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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

How Did the Supreme Court Give a Green Light to Massive Voter Suppression?

How Did the Supreme Court Give a Green Light to Massive Voter Suppression? How Did the Supreme Court Give a Green Light to Massive Voter Suppression?

Two words: Neil Gorsuch.

Jun 11, 2018 / John Nichols

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New Study: You Don’t Have to Choose Between ‘Populism’ and ‘Identity’ New Study: You Don’t Have to Choose Between ‘Populism’ and ‘Identity’

Anat Shenker-Osorio tells The Nation how talking racial justice amplifies progressive economic messages.

Jun 8, 2018 / Joshua Holland

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Democrats Have Now Flipped 42 State Legislative Seats From Red to Blue Democrats Have Now Flipped 42 State Legislative Seats From Red to Blue

Since Trump became president, Democrats have been on a legislative winning streak that sends a powerful signal about resistance politics.

Jun 7, 2018 / John Nichols

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Letters From the July 2-9, 2018, Issue Letters From the July 2-9, 2018, Issue

Mangled meaning… Border cruelty…

Jun 7, 2018 / Letters / Our Readers

Cynthia Nixon for Governor

Cynthia Nixon for Governor Cynthia Nixon for Governor

New Yorkers deserve a true progressive champion.

Jun 6, 2018 / Editorial / The Nation

Homelessness in Silicon Valley

The Economic Numbers Are Cheery, but Don’t Believe the Hype The Economic Numbers Are Cheery, but Don’t Believe the Hype

If there is not a dramatic turn in course, the next downturn will erase what gains there have been and leave most Americans in worse straits.

Jun 5, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Can the California Elections Usher in a Slate of Progressive District Attorneys?

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? 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

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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

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