Why Donna Edwards Lost—and Why It Matters for the Future of the Democratic Party Why Donna Edwards Lost—and Why It Matters for the Future of the Democratic Party
Black women are the bedrock of the party, and yet Edwards’s loss is a sign that they still don’t have a place at the table.
Apr 27, 2016 / Joan Walsh
After New York’s Disastrous Primary, It’s Time to Demand Better Voting Laws After New York’s Disastrous Primary, It’s Time to Demand Better Voting Laws
During this year’s presidential primary, New Yorkers across the state discovered something that voting rights advocates have been saying for years: New York’s elections are a mess.
Apr 23, 2016 / NationAction
Latinos and the New Battle for Texas Latinos and the New Battle for Texas
Tejanos will change the state’s politics. But that remake won’t be as simple as either Republicans or Democrats assume.
Apr 15, 2016 / Roberto Lovato
From Wisconsin to Washington, Americans Are Demanding an Amendment to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ From Wisconsin to Washington, Americans Are Demanding an Amendment to Overturn ‘Citizens United’
Referendum votes are sweeping Wisconsin, while Democracy Spring protesters are demanding an end to elections dominated by corporations and big money.
Apr 12, 2016 / John Nichols
We’ve Had 1 Black Woman Senator in 227 Years. Donna Edwards Is Running to Change That. We’ve Had 1 Black Woman Senator in 227 Years. Donna Edwards Is Running to Change That.
The progressive congresswoman’s personal story and reputation as a fighter has her surging in Maryland.
Apr 5, 2016 / Feature / Joan Walsh
Wisconsin Needs to Extend Hours for Early Voting and Obtaining Voter IDs Wisconsin Needs to Extend Hours for Early Voting and Obtaining Voter IDs
New restrictions, long lines, and a server breakdown are making it harder to vote in critical primaries.
Apr 1, 2016 / John Nichols
The Bernie-Inspired Candidate for Senator From Pennsylvania The Bernie-Inspired Candidate for Senator From Pennsylvania
John Fetterman is running against the establishment—can he win?
Mar 30, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
Why Have Democrats Failed in the State Where They’re Most Likely to Succeed? Why Have Democrats Failed in the State Where They’re Most Likely to Succeed?
Massachusetts should be a model state for liberal public policy, but instead it is one of the country’s most unequal.
Mar 29, 2016 / Thomas Frank
Organizers Celebrate the Defeat of Anita Alvarez by Planning Their Next Steps Organizers Celebrate the Defeat of Anita Alvarez by Planning Their Next Steps
The fight has just begun.
Mar 16, 2016 / Deborah L. Shelton
Meet the Democratic Socialist Who’s Running for New York State Senate Meet the Democratic Socialist Who’s Running for New York State Senate
Bernie Sanders isn’t alone: Debbie Medina is in the race for State Senate in New York’s 18th District.
Mar 16, 2016 / Sam Adler-Bell