State and Local Elections

james thompson

Coulda Woulda Shoulda—Democrats Miss a Huge Opportunity in Kansas Coulda Woulda Shoulda—Democrats Miss a Huge Opportunity in Kansas

The DCCC barely lifted a finger to help James Thompson. He almost won anyway.

Apr 12, 2017 / John Nichols

People react as U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz speaks during a town hall meeting at Brighton High School in Cottonwood Heights, Utah.

With Members of Congress Home in Their Districts, Help Bring Back the ‘Resistance Recess’ With Members of Congress Home in Their Districts, Help Bring Back the ‘Resistance Recess’

Spend the next two weeks giving your representatives (and Donald Trump) hell. 

Apr 10, 2017 / no-paywall / NationAction

james thompson

A Berniecrat Takes on Trump and the Koch Brothers in Kansas A Berniecrat Takes on Trump and the Koch Brothers in Kansas

Republicans are pouring money into the race in an attempt to save a GOP seat.

Apr 10, 2017 / John Nichols

Fifty Years Later, King’s Warning Still Resonates

Fifty Years Later, King’s Warning Still Resonates Fifty Years Later, King’s Warning Still Resonates

It is time to revive a peace and justice movement calling for the United States to stop its endless wars and turn its resources and attention to rebuilding our own country.

Apr 4, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Gavin SF CA

Does California Hold the Key to Progressive Success? Does California Hold the Key to Progressive Success?

The left coast will be integral to the 2018 and 2020 elections. 

Mar 31, 2017 / Sean McElwee, Matt McDermott, and William Jordan

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California Dreaming in the Age of Trump California Dreaming in the Age of Trump

A DREAMer, a Hmong farmer, a transgender political staffer, and more shed light on the concerns and values of Californians in our strange and dangerous political moment.

Mar 29, 2017 / Sasha Abramsky

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How to Turn an Outpouring of Progressive Activism Into a Winning Social Movement How to Turn an Outpouring of Progressive Activism Into a Winning Social Movement

Why the left needs to build power, now.

Mar 23, 2017 / Astra Taylor

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio

Bill de Blasio Dodges Campaign Finance Charges—but Not Ethics Questions Bill de Blasio Dodges Campaign Finance Charges—but Not Ethics Questions

New York City’s mayor may have behaved like plenty of other politicians, but progressives have an obligation to do better.

Mar 17, 2017 / Cities Rising / Jarrett Murphy

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How Democrats Can Win Back the Working Class How Democrats Can Win Back the Working Class

Regaining the trust of working-class voters who supported Trump will take more than opposition—it will take a real commitment to addressing the challenges that working people face.

Mar 15, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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Blue-State Secession Is Dumb and Cruel Blue-State Secession Is Dumb and Cruel

All States Matter. 

Mar 13, 2017 / Paul Blest

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