How a Democrat Can Win in the South How a Democrat Can Win in the South
John Bel Edwards’s surprise victory in Louisiana offers a lesson to Democrats: Campaign fiercely, mobilize urgently.
Nov 23, 2015 / John Nichols
Democracy Beats Oligarchy Democracy Beats Oligarchy
Last week’s local victories send a powerful signal that our democracy is not for sale.
Nov 10, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Warning From Kentucky: Managerial Democrats Can Lose to Extreme Republicans Warning From Kentucky: Managerial Democrats Can Lose to Extreme Republicans
A Republican referred to as “Kentucky’s Trump” just beat a mainstream Democrat in a race the Democrats should have won.
Nov 4, 2015 / John Nichols
Congressional Democrats Launch a New Strategy to Restore the Voting Rights Act Congressional Democrats Launch a New Strategy to Restore the Voting Rights Act
The 2016 election is a year away, and many states are holding local elections today, but not everyone will be able to vote.
Nov 3, 2015 / Ari Berman
If Ohio Bans Gerrymandering Today, There Could be Hope for American Democracy If Ohio Bans Gerrymandering Today, There Could be Hope for American Democracy
As voters go to the polls today in communities across the country, one state considers a bold fix for our broken political process.
Nov 3, 2015 / John Nichols
Two States, Two Competing Futures for Voting Rights in America Two States, Two Competing Futures for Voting Rights in America
Republicans will eventually have to reckon with a country that is more diverse, more compassionate and more progressive.
Oct 20, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Political Power of Takin’ it to the States The Political Power of Takin’ it to the States
After one government shutdown and a rally cry from the GOP for another, this progressive think tank is bringing progressive policy changes back to the state level.
Oct 1, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
This Tattooed, Head-shaven, Straight-talking Mayor Wants to Be the Next Senator From Pennsylvania This Tattooed, Head-shaven, Straight-talking Mayor Wants to Be the Next Senator From Pennsylvania
John Fetterman talks inequality, immigration, drug legalization, same-sex marriage, “bittergate,” and how to revive post-industrial America.
Sep 25, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Union Busting Was a Bust for Scott Walker’s Presidential Run Union Busting Was a Bust for Scott Walker’s Presidential Run
The failed candidate’s core message did not resonate, and he had nothing else to offer.
Sep 22, 2015 / John Nichols
Nashville Elects a Mayor Who Is Serious About Jobs, Wages, Poverty Nashville Elects a Mayor Who Is Serious About Jobs, Wages, Poverty
A candidate who trusted the intelligence of voters wins a decisive victory.
Sep 11, 2015 / John Nichols