A New York Constitutional Convention Could Threaten the State’s Progressive Fabric A New York Constitutional Convention Could Threaten the State’s Progressive Fabric
The case against a constitutional convention in New York State.
Nov 3, 2017 / Bob Master
A New York Constitutional Convention Would Be Good for Democracy A New York Constitutional Convention Would Be Good for Democracy
The case for a constitutional convention in New York State.
Nov 3, 2017 / Richard Kreitner
A Minneapolis Socialist Thanks the Local Paper for Not Endorsing Her A Minneapolis Socialist Thanks the Local Paper for Not Endorsing Her
Ginger Jentzen, an anti-establishment candidate for City Council, makes a critique of local media part of her campaign.
Nov 2, 2017 / John Nichols
This North Carolina County Has a Thriving Branch of the NAACP—and It’s Mostly White This North Carolina County Has a Thriving Branch of the NAACP—and It’s Mostly White
The chapter reveals the promise and pitfalls of racial-justice solidarity.
Oct 31, 2017 / Michael Schulson
What Killed the Democratic Party? What Killed the Democratic Party?
A new report offers a bracing autopsy of the 2016 election—and lays out a plan for revitalization.
Oct 30, 2017 / Feature / William Greider
Meet the Black Woman Candidate Who’ll Talk to Men in Confederate-Flag T-Shirts Meet the Black Woman Candidate Who’ll Talk to Men in Confederate-Flag T-Shirts
In Virginia, Jennifer Carroll Foy is making an audacious run for the House of Delegates.
Oct 27, 2017 / Joan Walsh
The Obsession With White Voters Could Cost Democrats the Virginia Governor’s Race The Obsession With White Voters Could Cost Democrats the Virginia Governor’s Race
If Ralph Northam’s campaign is any indication, Democrats have learned the wrong lesson from 2016.
Oct 23, 2017 / Steve Phillips
The Virginia Governor’s Race Is a High-Stakes Test for Trump The Virginia Governor’s Race Is a High-Stakes Test for Trump
GOP candidate Ed Gillespie has adopted the president’s Neanderthal messaging.
Oct 19, 2017 / Editorial / John Nichols
Why Democrats Need a 50-State Strategy Why Democrats Need a 50-State Strategy
There is a real desire for progressive solutions in every part of the country—including areas that many Democrats have, unfortunately, written off.
Oct 10, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Most Serious Challenge to Gerrymandering in Modern Times Reaches the Supreme Court The Most Serious Challenge to Gerrymandering in Modern Times Reaches the Supreme Court
A Wisconsin case could break the grip of partisans on the process that defines whether elections are competitive.
Oct 2, 2017 / John Nichols