Can Virginia Democrats Win the Statehouse in 2019? Can Virginia Democrats Win the Statehouse in 2019?
The 11 extraordinary women who rode an anti-Trump wave to victory are trying to get reelected, and add to their numbers. All Republicans have to fight them are lies and fear—but th...
Oct 29, 2019 / Joan Walsh
Trump Has Gone to War Against California Trump Has Gone to War Against California
In his vengeful, mob-style way, Trump is attacking the Golden State both rhetorically and through policy measures. No matter where we live, we all have a dog in this fight.
Oct 15, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky
#MeToo Is a Story of Corruption #MeToo Is a Story of Corruption
The Weinstein investigation ignited a movement because it exposed the vulnerability that millions of working women face.
Oct 15, 2019 / Julie Kohler
Our Maniac in the White House: Tales of Woe and Resistance Our Maniac in the White House: Tales of Woe and Resistance
Trump is inflicting enormous damage with his great and unmatched idiocy. But California continues to dance to its own tune, with a raft of progressive legislation.
Oct 11, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky
Blue Wave, Meet Brick Wall Blue Wave, Meet Brick Wall
Progressives elected them to government. Now it’s time for Nevada’s Democrats to dream and act on their promise for change.
Oct 9, 2019 / Laura Martin
Searching for Common Ground on Impeachment in NY’s 19th Searching for Common Ground on Impeachment in NY’s 19th
This is one of a year-long series of dispatches about life and politics in rural America, written by former Nation managing editor Karen Rothmyer.
Oct 4, 2019 / Karen Rothmyer
It’s Time to Fight Trump’s Assault on Net Neutrality It’s Time to Fight Trump’s Assault on Net Neutrality
The courts won’t reverse Trump’s FCC. But the states, Congress, and presidential candidates can act to preserve a free and open Internet.
Oct 2, 2019 / John Nichols
Is the Tax on Tampons Unconstitutional? Is the Tax on Tampons Unconstitutional?
The group Period Equity says yes—and is pushing lawsuits to repeal it in 35 states.
Oct 1, 2019 / Molly Minta
Black Lands Matter: The Movement to Transform Heirs’ Property Laws Black Lands Matter: The Movement to Transform Heirs’ Property Laws
Legal loopholes stripped millions of acres of land from black families, but a campaign to rewrite the rules is gaining momentum.
Sep 25, 2019 / Michelle Chen
She Was a Progressive Darling for Years. Now She’s Facing 4 Primary Challenges From the Left. She Was a Progressive Darling for Years. Now She’s Facing 4 Primary Challenges From the Left.
New York’s young leftists are coming for longtime Democratic congresswoman Carolyn Maloney.
Sep 25, 2019 / Raina Lipsitz