In Repairing Its Image, the DCCC Has Only Scratched the Surface In Repairing Its Image, the DCCC Has Only Scratched the Surface
If the committee truly wants to diversify and strengthen the Democratic caucus, it should put its money where its mouth is.
Sep 18, 2019 / Steve Phillips
WFP’s Nod to Warren Reminds Progressives of the Inevitable Need to Choose WFP’s Nod to Warren Reminds Progressives of the Inevitable Need to Choose
A lot of progressive groups (and voters) have held off on making the Sanders-vs.-Warren choice. But they’ll face more and more pressure to decide how best to block Biden.
Sep 17, 2019 / John Nichols
We Can Have Free, Fair, and Secure Elections—if We Demand Them We Can Have Free, Fair, and Secure Elections—if We Demand Them
Elizabeth Warren has a plan for that. North Carolina’s 2018 congressional revote Tuesday serves as a good reminder that we have to act now.
Sep 11, 2019 / John Nichols
Why India Just Stripped 1.9 Million People of Citizenship Why India Just Stripped 1.9 Million People of Citizenship
Those left stateless could face detention and deportation.
Sep 10, 2019 / Makana Eyre and Nation contributor
North Carolina’s Revote Is a Win for Democracy North Carolina’s Revote Is a Win for Democracy
When elections cannot be resolved with recounts, they should be held again.
Sep 10, 2019 / John Nichols
North Carolina Has Won a Huge Victory in the Fight Against Rigged Elections North Carolina Has Won a Huge Victory in the Fight Against Rigged Elections
There is now hope that savvy legal and political strategies really can begin to upend gerrymandering across the country.
Sep 4, 2019 / John Nichols
How Democrats Can Win Back Rural Wisconsin How Democrats Can Win Back Rural Wisconsin
They need to offer more than criticism of Trump and offer real progressive solutions to the economic pain felt in rural America.
Aug 28, 2019 / John Nichols
David Koch Got What He Paid For David Koch Got What He Paid For
The late Koch brother bought influence using PACs and other proxies. A prank call to Scott Walker revealed the truth about how the Kochs had their way with Republican politicians.
Aug 23, 2019 / John Nichols
Henry Louis Gates Jr. and the Long Arc of Reconstruction Henry Louis Gates Jr. and the Long Arc of Reconstruction
In his new book, Gates argues that the history of American democracy has always been one of constant push and pull.
Aug 13, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Robert Greene II
The Battle for the Senate Demands Democrats’ Fierce Focus The Battle for the Senate Demands Democrats’ Fierce Focus
Their bold ideas will be dead on arrival if Trumpists keep the chamber.
Aug 6, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel