State and Local Elections

A Kentucky District That Backed Trump 72-23 Just Backed a Democratic Woman 68-32

A Kentucky District That Backed Trump 72-23 Just Backed a Democratic Woman 68-32 A Kentucky District That Backed Trump 72-23 Just Backed a Democratic Woman 68-32

Democrats have now flipped 37 state legislative seats since Trump assumed the presidency.

Feb 21, 2018 / John Nichols

Dylan Baierlein, a student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, speaks to protesters at a Call To Action Against Gun Violence rally by the Interfaith League and others in Delray Beach, Florida.

Support Young People Taking Action to End Gun Violence Support Young People Taking Action to End Gun Violence

You can also join a campaign to kick politicians beholden to the gun lobby out of office.

Feb 20, 2018 / no-paywall / NationAction

35 and Counting! Democrats Flip Another Republican Legislative Seat

35 and Counting! Democrats Flip Another Republican Legislative Seat 35 and Counting! Democrats Flip Another Republican Legislative Seat

A pro-union Democrat just won a seat in Missouri that Trump won by a landslide.

Feb 7, 2018 / John Nichols

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Meet Kevin de León—the Next Senator From California? Meet Kevin de León—the Next Senator From California?

He’s challenging incumbent Dianne Feinstein on foreign policy, immigration, and the national-surveillance state.

Feb 7, 2018 / Q&A / Sasha Abramsky

California Tuition Protest

A Serious Push for Free College in California A Serious Push for Free College in California

A ballot initiative campaign to restore tuition-free college in California is gaining momentum for the November election, a model other states could follow.

Feb 6, 2018 / Chuck Collins

Latinos Are the Key to Taking Back the Senate in 2018

Latinos Are the Key to Taking Back the Senate in 2018 Latinos Are the Key to Taking Back the Senate in 2018

A smart infusion of time and money could flip Arizona, Nevada, and Texas.

Jan 31, 2018 / Steve Phillips

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Meet the Candidate Running to Fix Michigan’s Brutal Housing Policies Meet the Candidate Running to Fix Michigan’s Brutal Housing Policies

Abdul El-Sayed would be the first Muslim-American governor in US history.

Jan 29, 2018 / David Dayen

Scott Walker Is Literally Preventing Wisconsinites From Voting

Scott Walker Is Literally Preventing Wisconsinites From Voting Scott Walker Is Literally Preventing Wisconsinites From Voting

The Republican governor is refusing to call special elections to fill vacant legislative seats, as his allies attack nonpartisan oversight of elections.

Jan 25, 2018 / John Nichols

Women's March Crowd NYC 2018

The Most Important Story This Month Was Not the Government Shutdown The Most Important Story This Month Was Not the Government Shutdown

It’s the grassroots activism that could end Republican control of Congress.

Jan 25, 2018 / Editorial / John Nichols

Maria Angelica Ramirez carries a large key reading

Tell Congress: No More Deals Without the Dream Act Tell Congress: No More Deals Without the Dream Act

You can also help find progressive women who want to run political campaigns.

Jan 23, 2018 / no-paywall / NationAction

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