State and Local Elections

Stacey Abrams

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Plays the “Angry Black Woman” Card on Stacey Abrams Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Plays the “Angry Black Woman” Card on Stacey Abrams

In Monday’s debate, Kemp lied about his record on guns and the economy and condescended to his Democratic opponent.

Oct 18, 2022 / Joan Walsh

Why the Economy Is the Dominant Issue for Democrats In the Midterms

Why the Economy Is the Dominant Issue for Democrats In the Midterms Why the Economy Is the Dominant Issue for Democrats In the Midterms

Wages aren’t keeping up with prices, and that’s voters’ biggest concern.

Oct 18, 2022 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Dangers of Ignoring the Latino Vote This November

The Dangers of Ignoring the Latino Vote This November The Dangers of Ignoring the Latino Vote This November

Pretending we only exist in election years is a losing strategy for the left.

Oct 17, 2022 / Bill Gallegos

Councilman Gil Cedillo and Kevin de Leon's chairs sit empty at Wednesday's city council meeting.

The Racial Volcano Explodes in Los Angeles The Racial Volcano Explodes in Los Angeles

The current crisis has unleashed unleashed a firestorm of protest that could further divide the city’s communities. But it is also a chance to forge real unity in opposition to the...

Oct 14, 2022 / Bill Gallegos and Bill Fletcher Jr.

Democratic nominee Tina Kotek and Republican nominee Christine Drazan, during Oregon's gubernatorial debate.

Will Democrats Lose the West? Will Democrats Lose the West?

Republicans are running even in crucial races across the region.

Oct 14, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

The Rise of Mandela Barnes

The Rise of Mandela Barnes The Rise of Mandela Barnes

The 35-year-old candidate for US Senate is running to oust billionaire-backed Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson and change Washington.

Oct 11, 2022 / Feature / John Nichols

Alden Capital Denver Post protest

The Vultures at Alden Capital Want Us to Believe Their Neutrality Is in Good Faith The Vultures at Alden Capital Want Us to Believe Their Neutrality Is in Good Faith

Ending the practice of endorsing presidential candidates isn’t an honorable act of bipartisanship. It’s a craven act of corporate greed.

Oct 10, 2022 / Chris Lehmann

The Dangers of a MAGA Wave Election

The Dangers of a MAGA Wave Election The Dangers of a MAGA Wave Election

If Republicans win big in 2022, governance could become impossible.

Oct 10, 2022 / Jeet Heer

The Real Reason Herschel Walker’s Abortion Scandal Hurts the GOP The Real Reason Herschel Walker’s Abortion Scandal Hurts the GOP

The issue isn’t his character. It’s Walker’s policy that’s the problem.

Oct 7, 2022 / Jeet Heer

It Isn’t Populist to Defund Rural Schools

It Isn’t Populist to Defund Rural Schools It Isn’t Populist to Defund Rural Schools

The Republican Party has won rural America by fanning the flames of the culture war. But by taking a match to public schools, it may have finally gone too far.

Sep 20, 2022 / Jennifer C. Berkshire and Jack Schneider

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