State and Local Elections

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

This Guy in Iowa Knows How Democrats Can Win Back Rural America

This Guy in Iowa Knows How Democrats Can Win Back Rural America This Guy in Iowa Knows How Democrats Can Win Back Rural America

John Norris, a savvy strategist for Jesse Jackson and Barack Obama, is running a campaign that seeks to reconnect Democrats with farm country.

Jun 1, 2018 / John Nichols

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Here’s a Candidate Who Is Serious About Opposing ‘Right-to-Work’ Laws Here’s a Candidate Who Is Serious About Opposing ‘Right-to-Work’ Laws

A Colorado legislative candidate just shredded an appeal from an anti-labor group.

May 29, 2018 / John Nichols

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Breaking a Promise, Tom Perez Puts His Thumb on the Scale for Andrew Cuomo Breaking a Promise, Tom Perez Puts His Thumb on the Scale for Andrew Cuomo

By abandoning a commitment to strict neutrality and endorsing in a key race, the DNC chair undermines confidence in the Democratic Party.

May 25, 2018 / John Nichols

What the Left Can Learn from Losing in Texas

What the Left Can Learn from Losing in Texas What the Left Can Learn from Losing in Texas

Progressive insurgents lost to establishment picks in Texas’s runoffs. What does this tell us?

May 23, 2018 / D.D. Guttenplan

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Andrew Cuomo’s Attempt to Divide the Working Families Party Failed Andrew Cuomo’s Attempt to Divide the Working Families Party Failed

Instead of picking either Tish James or Zephyr Teachout, both longtime allies, the WFP signaled support for both candidates.

May 23, 2018 / John Nichols

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